So I popped up the allotment the other day to have a really good look at the half plot I have taken over for my beehives.
It's in an ideal location but boy is it in a state. It is in serious need of some T.L.C. but it will get there in the end.
I did take the camera up with me but such is fate that the batteries died on me the minute I turned it on so photos will have to wait for next time!!
I have great plans for my little piece of land and I have been sorting these out in my mind in readiness to get stuck in. I haven't started anything yet though but hopefully will in the next week or so. Originally we had plans to go away over half term but that can't happen now so will leave me plenty of time to get stuck in. I hope the weather is kind to me for that...but no matter what I will get started on it!!
Had a look at my other allotments whilst I was visiting and to be honest for the time of year they aren't looking too bad. A little weedy in places and still a bit of digging to be done but nothing that can't be sorted in a day or two. I still do have the terrible task of digging last years potatoes out though...but you never know I might find something decent under the earth!!
Today has been cold but bright and with a very slight breeze so I took the opportunity to get out in the garden for a bit. I mowed the front lawns (yes I know it's a little early but they looked such a mess) did some much needed weeding and even a bit of digging. Only the 9th of February and I've already started a digging, I thin that must be a record for me!!
Now I have a decision to make but I'm really not sure so I would like to ask your thoughts on the situation too. Remember how last year I sorted out the front flower bed, dug it all out, removed 'most' of the stones and moved the bird-feeder?? If not you can refresh your memories here. Well the thing is I still have a patch in the middle of my lawn that is just bare mud...now with a few weeds growing through. Well I'm not sure what to do about this though I have three options in mind.
1) Move the bird feeder back here. I now have a new one which only needs one stab to stand on and grass the rest of the area.
2) Re-grass the whole area that is bare.
3) Make this into a flower bed in the middle of the lawn, (we don't use the front garden at all, I just like it to look pretty!).
So those are the options and your thoughts would be greatly appreciated!!
Whilst I was out gardening today I saw one of my fellow allotment holders and he was telling my how he had been over to check out my blog and said he would visit again so if you happen to be reading this David...'Hi'!!
Well that's about all for now...won't be long before the season really gets going and I can't start spending a bit more time outdoors though the forecast is currently saying we might get some more snow. On a plus note the crocuses are starting to flower and the snowdrops look lovely!!
Now I'm off to have a catch up with everyone else.
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3 hours ago
Well you've done more than I have this year so far. My allotment is still far too wet to do any digging, and we're forecast more snow tomorrow. I would go for option 1, I do love my birds though. Just think of all the pleasure it will give being able to watch your visitors from the window.
ReplyDeleteWell the thing is Jo I can still see the birds from the window...they just aren't so close to the house where they are...now does that give you cause to pick a different option?? I first moved it as I though the birds would feel safer not being so close to the house.
DeleteFlowers, definitely.
ReplyDeleteI don't suppose you can ever have too many flowers!
DeleteI've had that happen to me with the camera battery before and it's so frustrating. Seeing what you've done with your allotment in the past I have no doubt you'll have the new one ship shape in no time.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of a flower bed in the middle of the lawn
I am unsure but like the thought of it...hence asking others opinions.
DeleteI went to see where the hole was and how big it was. I think flowers may look a little odd in that position - maybe look a big like an after thought. So I'd either go far moving the bird table or grassing it.
ReplyDeleteThis was what made me a little unsure Sue. Though if I were to turn it into a flower bed I would make it round and central as that is possible with the patch that I have.
DeleteDo you think round would be in keeping with the very straight lines that you have favoured here?
DeleteI need to get a new bird feeder for this spring :)
ReplyDeleteHi nice to meet you and thanks for commenting. I do love to see the birds visiting the garden!!
DeleteYou really had a fun digging there. Just like you, I went out to my garden and do something useful during my boring hours. Getting ready for the snow. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't think digging is ever fun...certainly invigorating though..and you do have a huge sense of accomplishment at the end of the day!!
Deletehmmm i probably shouldn't give advice on gardening--as one that does none---although i love gardens and reading about them---happy gardening to you :)
ReplyDeleteSometimes the best advice is from those with a totally objective view...lol
DeleteI vote for a pool! Kidding ;)
ReplyDeleteSo how many allotments do you have Tanya? I thought you just had one and then took on the extra half plot for your hive but you mention looking at your other allotments plural. Wow!
It would be a VERY small pool Tanya..lol.
DeleteI now have one and a half allotment plots but the three halves are all separate to each other which is why a refer to them in the plural sense...sorry for confusing you Tanya.. :-)
flowers and birds!!!
ReplyDeleteAll wildlife is good...flowers and birds will be there no matter what I decide!!
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