Since my last update i have now managed to add all the new beds bar one.
I have been working on adding supports to my shed for the winter, working on the content of the compost bin, and adding all the new raised beds and the surround for the base of the greenhouse.
New list of things to do this month
Compost Bin
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Hammer in posts for compost bin to make more sturdy
Nail compost bin to new steaks
Make hinged roof
staple chicken wire to leaf mould area (going to be filled for me).
Beds
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Finish digging over new beds.
Harvest last of spuds
Weed existing beds.
Add a couple of barrows of horse manure to each new bed**
Plant with over wintering veg
Move fruiting plants into place
Hammer in 2 posts into permiant raspberry bed
Remove posts from existing bean beds.
Paths
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add a layer of cardboard and membrane and then a layer of wood chips.
Greenhouse
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Cut out membrane
Cable tie netting to fence
Add horse manure and soil to build up levels **
Add polystyrine to corner of the fence post to stop wind dammage to greenhouse.
move greenhouse over and postcrete into place
**When we get more soil top up beds
**As new beds are filled with soil plant up fruit plants
Friday, October 19, 2007
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You have a lovely view from your allotment! Have to say I am very very impressed with all the work you have put into the site. It would take me two years to achieve what you have in such a short space of time (not to mention whats on your to do list!).
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