darbo 4,774 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Nice one terry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,563 Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Fecked off ,went up allotment dead Brahma bantam hen ,neck stripped bloody rats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,401 Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Fecked off ,went up allotment dead Brahma bantam hen ,neck stripped bloody rats. Time to get the traps out do you have many chickens ? I just got back from allotment sitting here with bag of frozen rhubarb on my head was clearing some grass clumps from the mint next thing bang in the neck bang in the back of me noggin bloody bees nest. I would have put bolt to shame going down that garden path Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,563 Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 I got ten now,but two going to be culled.going to sell the three remaining blue partridge Brahma bantam hens.the rest moving back home,as going to Jack it in,and grow in back garden. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 998 Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 been today, the jap onions are going in next week also the few garlic i got started not sure if the colly's in the bath will do anything but they are going in the ground anyway also put a bit of a base down for a greenhouse i got gifted for the half plot, not many toms left in the greenhouse but we did ok, the allotment is getting a bit bare now but ner mind keep at it boys http://s575.photobucket.com/user/jackoleeds/media/jacks3224_zps9493c290.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,401 Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 You certainly have the weeds licked jj nice clean beds and I have just twigged how you have been using that bath its only taken me all summer I have a bath on the plot just for holding water but I have drums for that so I might use it for seedlings as I have some glass for the top Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 been today, the jap onions are going in next week also the few garlic i got started not sure if the colly's in the bath will do anything but they are going in the ground anyway also put a bit of a base down for a greenhouse i got gifted for the half plot, not many toms left in the greenhouse but we did ok, the allotment is getting a bit bare now but ner mind keep at it boys http://s575.photobucket.com/user/jackoleeds/media/jacks3224_zps9493c290.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 The plots a credit to you JJ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 998 Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 cheers tel, the baths were already there when we took over the extra 1/2 plot so we just use them like a cold frame there is 2 of us but hard work is done really its just a matter of keeping on top it and now the weather is turning it will be easier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 998 Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 been today, the jap onions are going in next week also the few garlic i got started not sure if the colly's in the bath will do anything but they are going in the ground anyway also put a bit of a base down for a greenhouse i got gifted for the half plot, not many toms left in the greenhouse but we did ok, the allotment is getting a bit bare now but ner mind keep at it boys http://s575.photobucket.com/user/jackoleeds/media/jacks3224_zps9493c290.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 The plots a credit to you JJ. cheers darb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 998 Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 put the greenhouse frame up yesterday, just the perspex to cut and go in http://s575.photobucket.com/user/jackoleeds/media/jacks3228_zps51082886.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,401 Posted October 26, 2013 Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 I can see that getting plenty of use jj To wet today for digging so just tidied a few things up my broadbeans are away got them netted just in case pigeons take a fancy raised the netting on the broccoli again they are pretty big glad to have them though most the plots dont have much greenery now but these arent lacking there. and the garlic shot up very quick 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 998 Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 good going Tel i put my garlic in pots for now in the bath/cold frame to get them going but they are going in the ground this week along with the jap onions Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,401 Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 good going Tel i put my garlic in pots for now in the bath/cold frame to get them going but they are going in the ground this week along with the jap onions Senshyu Jack ? mine broke through last weekend. This over wintering is a bit of a test this year just to see what survives and if it gives a head start next year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 998 Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 good going Tel i put my garlic in pots for now in the bath/cold frame to get them going but they are going in the ground this week along with the jap onions Senshyu Jack ? mine broke through last weekend. This over wintering is a bit of a test this year just to see what survives and if it gives a head start next year. not sure to be honest mate one set is called snowball i think and you could be right with senshyu as i put 2 sorts in trays i will check the packets when i'm down Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,563 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Culled the poorly bantam hen and cockerel this morning. Now got to hand notice in and dismantle shed,chicken run and bring it all home,possibly one van load Then got to tidy up home ,and get raised beds in and be ready for spring/easter lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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