Has taken a few years but finally got a plot, will be starting soon, so its planing time. What to grow :
My list is endless but here are the things we all like and want to grow at some point
Aubergine, Basil, Bay, Beans - various varieties, Beetroot, Blackberry, Black currant, Bok Choi, Borage, Brussels sprouts - purple and green, Cabbage - red and green, Carrots, Chilli Peppers, Chives, Coriander, Courgette, Cucumber, Dill, Garlic, Leeks, Lettuce / Salad various lots of it, Mint, Onions - Shallots / Red / White, Oregano, Parsnips, Peas - Various, Peppers, Potatoes, Raspberry, Red Currants, Rocket, Rosemary, Spinach, Spring onions, Strawberries, Sweet potatoes, Sweet corn, Chard, Thyme, Tomatoes
Phew ! .... where to start.
We will have a lovely green house to fill with lovely vegetables together with a huge plot measuring 15.5 m x 9 m. Cannot wait to get started.
Any tips to help get started will be very welcome. We have been growing on a small scale in the back garden but now we can really grow lots for our family.
Photos coming soon of our journey.
Plots at the new Bents Garden Centre Allotments, Glazebury,
Hoping to get plot number 35
Fingers crossed
It's funny, I have just given up my four allotments (due to family health problems and a mad rescue dog) and have just cleared my garden...you can see photo's here if you want: https://notjustgreenfingers.wordpress.com/2015/03/13/the-bones-of-my-plot-is-complete-i-nearly-forgot-the-bees/
ReplyDeleteYou are just starting out on your allotment journey and it must be so exciting for you....good luck with it all, take your time and enjoy it as there is no place like it