This evening we all set off for the allotment ready to finally complete Operation Rhubarb! Over the past two years we have been trying to offload some of our rhubarb either the plants or the stalks as we are drowning in them. Unfortunately, everyone on site has the same problem so I haven't been able... Continue Reading →
Easter Sunday
Mum and I walked down to do the chickens just before lunch today. The sunshine is still unbroken and the temperature is continuing to rise. We opened up the shed and put up the new wreath that my parents had bought us as a shed warming present. It's absolutely stunning and adds to the crafty... Continue Reading →
Greenhouse Renovation
Both of us walked down to the allotment late this morning. A rare day off for my husband meant we enjoyed a slow start before heading off to feed the chickens. We arrived to find Cliff and Mick the Greek busy with removing the back section of the greenhouse. They were working at a rate... Continue Reading →
Chippings and Clubhouse cleaning
Lack of sleep and an early delivery meant I was down on site much earlier than usual. Last night I spotted and bought a builder's bag of cedar bark chippings. The seller was able to drop off the bag at the allotment early so I could spend a whole day sorting out the fruit section.... Continue Reading →
Potatoes, Willow and Pear Tree
Celebrating the first day of the Easter holidays today! It's been horrendously busy at work the last six weeks and I plan to enjoy two weeks of freedom! I got up late and decided to have breakfast in the sunshine down the allotment. When I arrived, all the usual suspects were sitting having a tea... Continue Reading →
Digging and weeding
This morning despite the cloudy and chilly weather, I walked down to the allotment. I wasn't sure whether I would get much done as even with a fleece and bodywarmer I still felt cool. I swung by the clubhouse and spent a good hour chatting away to Dave the Plod, Geoff, Cliff, Steve and Mick... Continue Reading →
When you wish you had taken your second thoughts first…
This morning I went down to the allotment much earlier than usual. I swung by the corner shop and picked up some food and ambled onto site. I opened up the shed and enjoyed breakfast in the sunshine. Breakfast scoffed, I went over to say hello to Mel and her sister who were busy working.... Continue Reading →
A day in the sunshine
The weather was so lovely today that I walked the four miles home from work. It isn't something I will make a habit of, especially after a long day at work, but after a breakfast meeting, it was lovely. I arrived home, changed quickly into scruffs and headed out to the allotment. Upon arrival, I... Continue Reading →
Coop success
This afternoon after work, I popped down to the allotment to feed the chickens. The weather was increasingly wet so I took shelter in the coop. After feeding the chickens, I had a good look at the nest box. I was pleased to see the shed felt additions seem to be working and have kept... Continue Reading →
A productive Sunday
Late this morning I ambled down to the allotment, hoping that the looming grey clouds wouldn't stop me from the jobs I needed to do. The odd shower I could manage but full on rain as we have been having the last couple of weeks would spell the end of any work today. Upon arrival,... Continue Reading →
Surviving the storm
Today I walked to the allotment worrying about the shed. There have been extremely high winds and torrential downpours of rain overnight and most of the morning. I knew that if the new shed roof survived the night, it would survive for many years to come. I dashed to the shed to check it. Bone... Continue Reading →
S.O.S – Save Our Shed!
This morning, my husband and I ambled down to the allotment, to check on the shed. I have had to work lots of extra hours this week and that combined with the bad weather had left me dreading what we would find. Upon our arrival, we found Michael and Cliff attempting to cover the shed... Continue Reading →
Storm repairs
Yesterday, with Phil's help, I patched up the corner of the shed roof with felt courtesy of Michael. I got the first strip on OK, balanced somewhat precariously on a ladder. The second strip was harder as I couldn't reach far enough across the roof to put it under the top layer of felt. Phil... Continue Reading →
Back to hoeing
Yesterday I went down to the allotment after work to feed the chickens and do some work. The weather is absolutely glorious at the moment and I spent several minutes enjoying the sunshine before I got to work. The chickens were distinctly unimpressed with being fed after 12pm despite there being tons of food in... Continue Reading →
Final touches
This evening I ambled down to the allotment to put the finishing touches to the shed. I arrived armed with a shelf, three small succulent plants in pretty pots, a pack of wooden pegs and some more lights. Much to my satisfaction, Mel's idea of using chicken wire and pegs as a noticeboard works perfectly.... Continue Reading →
A day of two halves
This morning we ambled down to the allotment, armed with the last few bits for the shed. We dropped off the final bits outside the shed before looking at the shed in the daylight. All the paint had dried and after a short discussion, we decided to do another coat on the top panel and... Continue Reading →
Shed got Tango’d!
This evening we walked down to the allotment armed with new paint and sandpaper. The aim for today was to paint the outside of the shed with wood preserving paint and if we had time, to tidy up the inside paintwork. As it turned out, we only had just enough time to paint the outside... Continue Reading →
Shed shaped and Bristol fashion
This afternoon my long suffering friend Fiona and I arrived on site laden with buckets of paint, paintbrushes, screwdrivers, hooks, twine, carpet tiles and snacks ready to transform the shed into a cosy hideout. We removed everything from the shed (again!) and borrowed a broom to remove the remaining cobwebs. Part way through, I spotted... Continue Reading →
Humans vs Arachnids
This morning, we made full use of my husband's day off to tackle the shed. I have been dreading sorting the shed. We celebrate our 5th year on site this year and I am determined that the allotment will be in top shape. The last 3 years, we haven't had time or money to spend... Continue Reading →
And so it begins
Yesterday and today, I pottered along to the allotment to feed the chickens and start to dig over the plot ready for the growing season. The chickens seem to be doing well, although Geoff is a little concerned that they aren't eating as much as they should. This doesn't seem to have had any effect... Continue Reading →
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