For a few years our two plots were surrounded by a sea of weeds. We were invisible when working there. The council no longer made any attempt to keep the weeds down and only a small number of plots were taken. We spent quite a bit of time keeping back the encroaching weeds and so decided that we may as well take on a third plot.
Again my photo collection doesn't go back far enough to have captured the first days on this plot.
The following photo shows the sea of weeds on the 'plot' is to the left of plot 4 on the plan above. The only thing that stopped the grass and weeds from falling onto our plot was a wobbly bit of hidden 'fencing' but that didn't stop the masses of weed seeds from trying to colonise our beds.
The photo below shows the plot to the left of our third plot. It was also head high with weeds. The tall leafy plants in the background to the left of the photo are Japanese knotweed which the council eventually got rid if.
Aren't the annuals wonderful? I love the buzzing and birdsong in the video. The plots look fab - and I'm very pleased you proudly showed us your composting area. Why do people hide them away?
I don't know about proudly displaying the compost area, Sarah but it certainly isn't hidden away. Mist plots in our site have compost areas along the edge of their plots, The bees were flitting everywhere - no sooner had I one in shot than it buzzed off,
I'm always amazed at the size of area you both maintain, and do a great job. Its great too that you bring in bees and wildlife into the garden with the flowers. (That rose plant is gorgeous!)
The rose is deadly too Kelli. There is certainly a lot of wildlife. I have to transport a small newt to safety the other day (a fairly regular activity). Martyn uncovered it when digging up potatoes so I transferred it to under the courgettes.
It very much depends on the time of year Pauas. Planting and fruit picking time and it is maybe every other afternoon. At other times maybe a couple of afternoons but that includes doing a bit of rehashing etc. In winter hardly any time at all just to dig carrots etc.
I love your video Sue! What a pretty flowers! I think you've made a lot of work cleaning the plots off weeds, you're hero! I always need to think a lot before weeding:))
I find weeding to be quite relaxing, Nadezda if the ground is right - not rock hard - and the weeds not too bad. You can just loose yourself and clear your mind.
What a lovely flower border, clearly the pollinators are enjoying it as much as you. The sweetcorn is looking good, I always think they look triffordish.xxx
The flowers and pollinators have taken as wind bashing., Snowbird. The corn was just beginning ti straighten up when the wind had another go at it, Still being wind pollinated, pollination shouldn't be an issue
What a great idea, prettifying the compost area with a rose. I think my plot could do with far more pretties on it than it's got. It looks like you'll get a good sweetcorn crop, I didn't bother sowing any seeds this year, there's only me who'll eat sweetcorn so sometimes it just doesn't seem worth the effort.
Can't claim that the prettifying was intentional. Jo. It was more a case of where to put it as we didn't know how it would grow and didn't want to put it in the garden. This year it will be pruned hard so we can put a new panel in the compost area.
I've a feeling that the corn will be totally flat now after today's wind.
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Those flowers in your video are just lovely. I don't have nearly enough flowers at my house.
ReplyDeleteIt's a pity that they don't last longer though Daphne,
DeleteI do love seeing the tours of your plots. Your hard work pays off so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteGlad that you like them, CJ
DeleteI'm always amazed at how you manage to keep all that lot going!
ReplyDeleteIt's really just a case of keeping on top of things Elaine.
DeleteAren't the annuals wonderful? I love the buzzing and birdsong in the video. The plots look fab - and I'm very pleased you proudly showed us your composting area. Why do people hide them away?
ReplyDeleteI don't know about proudly displaying the compost area, Sarah but it certainly isn't hidden away. Mist plots in our site have compost areas along the edge of their plots, The bees were flitting everywhere - no sooner had I one in shot than it buzzed off,
DeleteI'm always amazed at the size of area you both maintain, and do a great job. Its great too that you bring in bees and wildlife into the garden with the flowers. (That rose plant is gorgeous!)
ReplyDeleteThe rose is deadly too Kelli. There is certainly a lot of wildlife. I have to transport a small newt to safety the other day (a fairly regular activity). Martyn uncovered it when digging up potatoes so I transferred it to under the courgettes.
DeleteSuch a large area to keep on top of, it must keep you constantly busy Sue.
ReplyDeleteIt very much depends on the time of year Pauas. Planting and fruit picking time and it is maybe every other afternoon. At other times maybe a couple of afternoons but that includes doing a bit of rehashing etc. In winter hardly any time at all just to dig carrots etc.
DeleteLovely video to watch on a grey morning. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly won't have looked like that today L
DeleteLovely post thank you for sharing I always amazed each time I look at your post how much you grow have a blessed weekend
ReplyDeleteThank you LInda
DeleteI love your video Sue! What a pretty flowers!
ReplyDeleteI think you've made a lot of work cleaning the plots off weeds, you're hero!
I always need to think a lot before weeding:))
I find weeding to be quite relaxing, Nadezda if the ground is right - not rock hard - and the weeds not too bad. You can just loose yourself and clear your mind.
DeleteWhat a lovely flower border, clearly the pollinators are enjoying it as much as you. The sweetcorn is looking good, I always think they look triffordish.xxx
ReplyDeleteThe flowers and pollinators have taken as wind bashing., Snowbird. The corn was just beginning ti straighten up when the wind had another go at it, Still being wind pollinated, pollination shouldn't be an issue
DeleteWhat a great idea, prettifying the compost area with a rose. I think my plot could do with far more pretties on it than it's got. It looks like you'll get a good sweetcorn crop, I didn't bother sowing any seeds this year, there's only me who'll eat sweetcorn so sometimes it just doesn't seem worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteCan't claim that the prettifying was intentional. Jo. It was more a case of where to put it as we didn't know how it would grow and didn't want to put it in the garden. This year it will be pruned hard so we can put a new panel in the compost area.
DeleteI've a feeling that the corn will be totally flat now after today's wind.