We took over an allotment 2 years ago. In the first year, we did lots of work and had it looking half decent. We also produced quite a bit of veg too.
This year we had a shaky start. We had a difficult pregnancy and a premature baby born in March. DH did a little planting while me and DD2 were still in hospital but we didn't have any time to tend to the garden at all through the spring and summer so most of the crops failed. Nor have we tidied up much in the Autumn due to job changes and family demands.
So I have just opened my eyes and seen my poor neglected allotment. The grass paths are overgrown, the beds are full of weeds, there are pots of dead things littered around. The felting on the shed roof has come away and damp is getting in.
Is it too late to turn things around before the spring? It is so cold and wet out there, I think I could only manage maybe 30 minute bursts of activity. And I will be wearing my baby on my back while I work.
I should add that I am very much a novice at gardening apart from our lucky 1st year of allotment keeping.
Can I sort it out in December / Jan? Tell me what to do!
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Please help me sort my poor neglected allotment.
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aprilrain · 18/12/2012 13:20
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