Hi all newby here, just got our first allotment, digging it over at the moment, finding bindweed so taking a long time to dig out. We have a 22'x 8' greenhouse that is in need of some TLC, looks like thats going to be a summer project, it is actually 3 greenhouses fastened together, I think we my use one end for a potting shed then we can use the glass for the panes that are broken. Cheers Coopes ps anyone let me know how to place a pic on here.[/img]
Hi coopes. welcome to the stew. Would like to see pict of your allotment and your greenhouse. here's the place to read about posting picts: http://www.gardenstew.com/about4115.html
Hi Coopes, congrats on your allotment. Here are some topics to possibly help you with the dreaded bindweed: http://www.gardenstew.com/about46.html http://www.gardenstew.com/about1609.html
Hi there Coopes and a warm welcome to our forums from West Lothian in Scotland. I think your idea of making a potting shed out of one end of your greenhouse is a great idea. :-D Good luck with getting rid of the dreaded bindweed.
Hi all thanks for the warm welcome. Here (I hope) are the first pics from our allotment. http://www.gardenstew.com/plantstew/alb ... er_id=5959
Your allotment looks like a good sized one Coopes. Those greenhouses will certainly come in handy. You've certainly put a lot of work into it already. Do keep us updated with your progress won't you?
Hi coopes Welcome from usa We love seeing what others do and sharing our own . Post photos soon. bali
Hi all, Eileen the greenhouses in the pic, the big long one on the right hand side is mine. My allotment stops at the lefthand side where the others are. I didn't want people to think I was greedy......lol
What a great space you have there Coopes! I'd love to see it again in summer when everything is growing.
You will Netty, if I can get it prepared in time lot of work to do digging the damn bindweed up. I have just built a new door for the shed at the back of the greenhouse, at least the tool will be safe now, also got plans for a compost heap, bit to damp to dig here today.
Hi there Coopes. I have 2 allotments in sunny Essex and managed to get a couple of hours on mine today before the rain came. We also have masses of bindweed, horsetail, nettles, brambles, docks...oh the list goes on! My biggest battle at the moment is with creeping buttercup. Drives me insane! Having a shed is a must, not only somewhere to store your tools, but somewhere to hide as the rain come lashing down in the height of summer . I love my allotments and look forward to seeing more pictures of your progress through the seasons.
Nearly to the end of digging Hi there EJ. Well as you can see I not far off the end of digging with the help of my wife Diane, I have added a few more photos.
