tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post2802934658655523578..comments2024-03-25T13:56:15.075+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: Salad DaysSue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-30447776523176507842015-06-11T08:48:07.706+00:002015-06-11T08:48:07.706+00:00It took a while for us to get going Margaret but i...It took a while for us to get going Margaret but it's been worth it.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-22363323023252386772015-06-10T14:09:17.105+00:002015-06-10T14:09:17.105+00:00Hey...that first picture looks like sections of my...Hey...that first picture looks like sections of my garden! What a transformation - posts like this really get me going in *trying* to get my garden into better shape.<br /><br />Just catching up on blog reading after being away for a few days & I burst out laughing when I read your "sauerkraut without the i" comment on Daphne's blog.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-15678173835169015182015-06-07T17:34:17.542+00:002015-06-07T17:34:17.542+00:00Pity that it may not be affective against snails, ...Pity that it may not be affective against snails, MarkSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-56997227054086991392015-06-07T08:47:52.654+00:002015-06-07T08:47:52.654+00:00Helene, we've made our own versions using 8&qu...Helene, we've made our own versions using 8" x 2" timber from the builder's merchant. I think they call it 200mm x 50mm but I don't think in metric. Obviously not as attractive as Sue's but working well for us and much less £££.Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-27617707005936729932015-06-07T08:36:04.986+00:002015-06-07T08:36:04.986+00:00It is isn't it? I havenn't sown any rocket...It is isn't it? I havenn't sown any rocket, LouSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-15943543203836009922015-06-07T08:33:29.497+00:002015-06-07T08:33:29.497+00:00It is expensive, Helene but worth it.It is expensive, Helene but worth it.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-86170616778034361182015-06-07T08:31:10.085+00:002015-06-07T08:31:10.085+00:00Thanks, BelindaThanks, BelindaSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-13295991110527747342015-06-07T08:30:10.972+00:002015-06-07T08:30:10.972+00:00And herbs, JayneAnd herbs, JayneSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-44661319397252699752015-06-07T07:53:52.617+00:002015-06-07T07:53:52.617+00:00That's quite the difference sue! I haven't...That's quite the difference sue! I haven't had much luck with spring sown salad so far, except rocket, that I've yet to pick (I also have the overwintered rocket)Lou@RainbowChardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01435858511588433002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-16042299072838386932015-06-06T21:54:03.099+00:002015-06-06T21:54:03.099+00:00Looking nice and tidy Sue and raised beds are grea...Looking nice and tidy Sue and raised beds are great, they are on my wish-list too. I have looked into Woodblocx too, I just wish my pockets were deep enough to use it throughout the garden :-) HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-83224712159095447752015-06-06T20:13:18.795+00:002015-06-06T20:13:18.795+00:00Haha! Cold frame Courtyard :-) It looks great!Haha! Cold frame Courtyard :-) It looks great!Belinda Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019296108085163049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-2513288682728079922015-06-06T10:58:11.992+00:002015-06-06T10:58:11.992+00:00That looks lovely Sue, and perfect to have the sal...That looks lovely Sue, and perfect to have the salad and herbs so close to hand :)Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-35274634836218114272015-06-06T08:51:25.308+00:002015-06-06T08:51:25.308+00:00I;m sowing a second batch of spring onions today C...I;m sowing a second batch of spring onions today CJ. They are so slow growingSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-57170691646476408802015-06-06T08:48:44.575+00:002015-06-06T08:48:44.575+00:00It should look even better when we can move things...It should look even better when we can move things around, DinaSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-71606487956953443202015-06-06T08:47:30.794+00:002015-06-06T08:47:30.794+00:00It is very useful NadezdaIt is very useful NadezdaSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-78938076921936666242015-06-06T08:46:17.497+00:002015-06-06T08:46:17.497+00:00Oh for more space, JoOh for more space, JoSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-36854167145561809702015-06-06T08:44:35.157+00:002015-06-06T08:44:35.157+00:00This has turned out ti be a really sheltered area,...This has turned out ti be a really sheltered area, Julie. Very valuable in these galesSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-79594838430692917622015-06-06T08:40:18.617+00:002015-06-06T08:40:18.617+00:00We didn't realise that there was as much space...We didn't realise that there was as much space as there was Jo Being in the garden probably a WoodblocxSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-61599597239999029522015-06-06T08:36:20.509+00:002015-06-06T08:36:20.509+00:00We avoided this one for quite some time, DaphneWe avoided this one for quite some time, DaphneSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-22128085323005268662015-06-05T20:44:30.275+00:002015-06-05T20:44:30.275+00:00Having salads at home is really handy, and it'...Having salads at home is really handy, and it's nice to have them really fresh as well. I've got one and a half raised beds of salads at home at the moment (8' x 4') and I love picking things just before lunch every day. You've reminded me I haven't sown any spring onions thoughCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-42247643177577509082015-06-05T20:37:25.529+00:002015-06-05T20:37:25.529+00:00What an absolutely brilliant makeover and such a f...What an absolutely brilliant makeover and such a fantastic use of the space, it will be lovely when those roses grow too. Fresh salad and herbs....you just can't beat that!xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-57959153437668420462015-06-05T20:08:24.223+00:002015-06-05T20:08:24.223+00:00Sure your new area looks very useful Sue.
I love ...Sure your new area looks very useful Sue. <br />I love your raised beds, mine are the same and I'm happy with them because I don't feel the backache. <br />The salad is so fresh, yummy!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-28877573705723849932015-06-05T14:52:04.467+00:002015-06-05T14:52:04.467+00:00Looks good now very neat & tidy. I really need...Looks good now very neat & tidy. I really need to or get Mike to sort out the side of the house. That's our dumping ground at the moment. You can never have too many raised beds, I'm fast running out of space though x Jo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-37202694318242323702015-06-05T13:30:27.031+00:002015-06-05T13:30:27.031+00:00Looking good Sue....it's lovely to be able to ...Looking good Sue....it's lovely to be able to walk out the back door and pick a few salad bits. We have a dumping area behind my potting shed, can't be used for anything else and no one can see it.. hubby did give it a tidy up a few weeks ago :o) Julie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15712709232628195386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-15583613735587042882015-06-05T12:29:19.136+00:002015-06-05T12:29:19.136+00:00I think there's always areas of a garden which...I think there's always areas of a garden which become a dumping ground, even in my tiny garden we shove things behind the shed out of the way. There's such a big difference in your before and after photos, you've certainly made the most of the space, as you do throughout your garden. The salad crops look to be coming along well, will you invest in another WoodBlocX bed or a make one yourself?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com