Tuesday 10 April 2012

Episode IV - A New Hope

A long long time ago, in a distant corner of London... an allotment has been waiting for a new beginning. The evil curse of lethargy has too long been present over the land. The allotment plot has been under the rule of weeds and couch grass.

Well I've been paying the fees to the council for the allotment - so there has always been the plan to get back to the plot. I'm unlikely to get the evaporators working, as the only good droids I had have disappeared.
But, at home base, I've got a back garden with a set of plants (mainly soft fruits) ready to take down, so a number of positive pieces were in coming together to restart this spring season.
The biggest boost by far though has been interest, not from distant galaxy, but from a friend/neighbour. Mary is an allotment master (having a lot more years experience) , I will be her apprentice.
We've decided to work the plot together, and have already been down a couple of days to clear some raised beds and get some chitted potatoes planted (Maris Piper).
Also got a lot of seeds growing in trays on the kitchen window ledge at home, so once frosts are over we'll be in a good position to get the allotment plot fully operational.
That will take the rebel scum by surprise!

As expected the plot has run wild in a lot of aspects...but an extra pair of hands will make the managing of the plot a lot easier!!

So here's to a new beginning, and to the harvest of 2kilo of Rhubarb from the plot.
Until next blog I make.

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