Sunday, 2 June 2013

Back to the allotment....

And It seems that I am winning ...

Over the weeds!!   Soo many of them!! But I have hand weeded round onions, spud and broad beans.   We have had rain, sun, wind and fog/mist....and I was really giving up hope on getting anything else planted this year....
BUT TODAY.....the sun has come out, the wind is still around but slightly warmer and I have managed to get in three rows of peas!!!  A couple of weeks ago, I put  my courgette and pumpkin plants in the allotment as they had got too big for their pots, but I still have an awful lot of tomato plants growing in the greenhouse.  Also, I have sweetcorn plants that look ready to go in, but due the the weird weather we are having at the moment, I'm not sure that it would be a good idea...maybe I'll wait a few more days...but with those, and the beetroot plants and broccoli, time is moving on and I'm not sure if things will progress this year.... it may be that I'll just have to accept what comes!
I have covered part of this allotment with some DPM that was going spare in my back garden for months. Hopefully it will mean I don't have to weed that end of it! As you can see, the weeds are coming up fast and furious. and I have to use the push hoe (which I have borrowed from my bruv, who also has an allotment here!) every week to keep them down.....
 
 Onions seem to be doing OK......
Spuds are fine......
 As are the broad beans.....
 And the courgettes and the three pumpkin plants to the left of this picture....
 Well, that aside, I have managed to finish a project that has been going on since last year......I 'got' a cable wire spool that was going up for grabs (well it was going to be 'binned'!) with good intentions of tiling it and making it into a garden table (these things seem such a good idea at the time!!)....With my left over glass tiles from the kitchen, a bit of PVA and a lot of help from my hubby and son, here is the finished project!!!  I have yet to grout the tiles, but none the less, I/we are very proud of it!  What do you think???


The hole in the middle can take an umbrella or as you can see, a vase of flowers that will not fall over!!!  I sadly didn't take any 'before' photo's,... Now I just need some chairs to go with it......my  next project!!!.
 
And lastly, a quick pic of the sun today shining down on the allotment....
and on to my newly planted pea seeds....(3 rows!!)_
Here's hoping the sun keeps shining where ever you all are  :)



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21 comments:

  1. Chrissy C2 June 2013 at 14:53

    Wow you have been busy and at last all your hard work is beginning to show. What a great mix of veg you will have. The table has turned out fantastic. You should be very proud.

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    1. Busy Little Chicken5 June 2013 at 03:50

      Thanks Chrissy, I just hope the pigeons leave my plants alone!! :)

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  2. TexWisGirl2 June 2013 at 14:56

    really like your table! nice!

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  3. Unknown2 June 2013 at 23:31

    lucky you, your veg patch looks very productive compared to mine! Still, it has actually stopped falling out of the sky now so once the ground dries out a little, maybe i can attempt some damage control!
    Your table is great, well done!!

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    1. Busy Little Chicken5 June 2013 at 03:51

      Just getting some netting together to stop the birds eating it all!! Glad weather at your end is changing for the better and you can resurrect your veg patch!!! :)

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  4. joy3 June 2013 at 05:16

    Brilliant table, and once again I'm envious of your space. I've put in some spuds, runner and dwarf beans, lettuce and radishes, and everything is very slow. I saved a couple of pumpkin seeds from a shop-bought pumpkin last year, put them in pots last week, and they've just germinated, but I guess they are a bit late. Oh well, never mind.
    Well done for all your hard work,
    Joy x x

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    1. Busy Little Chicken5 June 2013 at 03:52

      I think everything will be late this year Joy, I haven't even planted my green beans yet, so that's the next project for this week!!

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  5. heart of charnwood3 June 2013 at 22:49

    What a fab table, love the effect of the glass tiles- that must have taken hours! My garden is a sorry state on the veggie front this year, it's been a funny weather year, and we only moved in a few weeks ago- good luck with your growing! :o)

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    1. Busy Little Chicken5 June 2013 at 03:55

      Thanks, yep the table did take a few hours, but at least I had help to make things move on faster!! Good luck in your new home, and maybe put a few tomato plants in a grow bag!! :)

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  6. Sush4 June 2013 at 00:28

    Hi,
    May I introduce myself? I'm Sush from First Do No Harm. I've been blogging for almost five years now. I haven't followed any other blogs in a while as it takes so much time to be sure and drop in and visit and comment. I love to comment and follow if I'm going to enjoy a blog. Well, I saw your blog comment over on Eliie's post and your blog name so intrigued me I popped over. I love your blog and find it so interesting. If you would like please feel free to drop in on me and see if anything interests you. I'll be your newest follower and look forward to some visits. I have to admit my life will be getting busy in the next few weeks as grandchildren six and seven will be coming, that's our first set of twin grands so we can hardly wait.
    Hope to see you....
    Hugs~

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    1. Busy Little Chicken5 June 2013 at 03:57

      Hi Sush, thanks for popping by, nice to see you :) Wow, grandchildren 6 and 7!! You must be very busy! Will pop over to your blog to say hello :)

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  7. BeckyDe5 June 2013 at 10:28

    Love the table. great idea.

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  8. Busy Little Chicken5 June 2013 at 13:23

    Thank you...although it is quite heavy!!

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  9. Ellie8 June 2013 at 14:22

    Phew you have been busy in your allotment haven't you. I think you are going to have some lovely veg to eat :))
    I love your new garden table - very original :)) Well done you!!

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    1. Busy Little Chicken11 June 2013 at 10:51

      Thanks Ellie, more veg to go in yet...weather permitting!!

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  10. Sush11 June 2013 at 01:41

    Beautiful...what an undertaking but how lovely your table is! If only I had a sunny garden I'd plant some veggies again...blessings to you~

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    1. Busy Little Chicken11 June 2013 at 10:50

      Well, I could do with some more sun really!! :)

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  11. Mrs A.14 June 2013 at 14:26

    Your tiled table is magnificent. I whish I had the dedication to grow my own vegetables. A few tomatoes in pots is all I can muster. Hugs Mrs A.

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  12. Ashley cramp16 June 2013 at 14:10

    That table is a fab project...well done for finishing it (well almost) thanks for your lovely comment on my blog too...I wish i had an allotment...we do however have strawberries in our front garden just like flowers they are doing well this year!
    bestest to you and yours
    Daisy j

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  13. miz-bag6 July 2013 at 08:27

    That table is amazing

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