Sunday, 20 June 2010

Making your bed

Today, we spent some time at the allotment digging out the beds, which had become overgrown and full of weeds since the last owners left. We managed to root out 3 of the beds fully, and churn in some compost and nutrients while we were at it. 3 down, 3 to go!







We managed to construct a bamboo trellis (aka 'the wigwam') for the peas, beans, and other climbers. At the moment it's got 4 broad bean plants and 3 runner beans, and will have 3 or 4 pea plants clambering up it in the next few days. It's pretty ghetto, but does the job and gives the patch a more worn-in, homely feel. The only way is indeed up!

We've also started planting some of our plants, including the courgettes (to the left of the wigwam), and a number of tomato plants. Great work so far, but still a way to go!

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