Monday 17 October 2016

Taking it easy.

So thought I'd have a little potter yesterday on the plot and take things a little easier. For me that meant a little time off digging.

So I thought I'd tackle this.....


My very out of control Gooseberry bush. It had started attacking from every angle and it was kind of hard to get to the shed. I had read about the correct way to tackle one of these from sue over at Green Lane allotments and I really wanted to give this a go. Believe me I tried....but I think I got s little carried away...because by the time I had finished I ended up with this....


Not exactly what I was aiming for but I'm sure it will come back with a vengeance next year so I'm not worried!!

Also managed to trim up a few other bits too..

So a few brambles got tamed and a few nettles cut back too and I can now get to the shed without a fight and without getting ripped to pieces!!

It's not finished by a long shot but it's nice to know I am making headway with things...slow and steady wins the race!!

4 comments:

  1. Now that you have massacred :-) your gooseberry I'd take a few of those crowded stems right out including some of those in the centre maybe leave about 5 or 6 stems.

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    1. Thanks Sue...I will get that sorted, maybe next year it won't attack me quite so much!!

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  2. You were busy. Good job. I'm sure you'll have it all in tip top shape in no time

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    1. You are more convinced that I am Ann...lol

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