Thursday 12th May 2011

Posted on May 12, 2011 by clairesallotment

One plot is complete, just the other to go! I’m over the half way mark, and it feels like I’m gaining. Plot 2 is at present weed free and all the grass is trimmed. When I go tomorrow I’m sure that some will have appeared and grown huge over night. I’ve now started weeding and strimming the grass on Plot 1. Also today I planted 24 Calabrese (Broccoli). They’re under netting so the birds don’t feast on them. I love my petrol strimmer as it makes grass cutting so easy. Having tried a cordless strimmer, the petrol one has so much more power, yes they are expensive, but worth every penny, especially if you’ve got a large garden or allotment.

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2 Responses to Thursday 12th May 2011

  1. cathy's avatar cathy says:
    May 13, 2011 at 1:59 am

    hi claire. just a note to tell you how much i enjoy your videos and also a quick question-do sweet potatoes grow good in containers?? thanks and please keep the videos comming….. cathy(southern virginia,usa)

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    • clairesallotment's avatar clairesallotment says:
      May 20, 2011 at 4:16 pm

      Hi Cathy,
      I’m so glad that you find the videos useful. I’ve never had much luck with Sweet Potatoes, but they will grow well in a container, so long as it’s very large, and they have room to grow. I’ve heard that poor soil is best for them, and adding sand helps also. I’m giving them a rest this year, but will try again next year.

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