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RAY'S
PLOT
Ray, our very good neighbour, is in the process of moving house, and we all know how traumatic that can be. We have offered to give him a hand with his plot until as such time he is able to come back to us and take over again.
SEPTEMBER 2001
We have first cleared the plot of all surface weeds, raked and
levelled it. (See our Diary for pictures) The beds and borders have been marked
out with pegs and string and we are now beginning the task of digging. Some of
the plot had been covered with old carpets for about 9 months which has made it
easier but other sections are very hard and dry. For the time being, to prevent
the re-growth of weeds on the paths we are laying old carpeting. This although
unsightly will help in the long run and we hope the local Council will let us
have some more wood chippings to lay on the top as and
when they become available.
I have started to plant polyanthus and wallflowers in the borders
to give a little spring colour.
The 3 centre beds when dug over will have plenty of manure added
in readiness for next year’s vegetables.
NOVEMBER.
John has now
finished edging all the beds and between us we have completed all the digging
on our half and Ray's half (see last picture). I have well mulched Ray's
strawberries. The carpets have been laid securely with heavy bricks etc. and
should stand the high winds we tend to get in the winter.
DECEMBER.
We are sorry to
learn that Ray will not be returning to Elson due to his commitments and the
extent of travelling time back to Elson from Lee-on-the-Solent. We did apply to
Gosport Council with a request to take over the plot ourselves. Unfortunately
they will not agree it and it is with regret we will not be able to continue
with this project. I do hope you will still continue to follow our progress
through the Diary for 2002.
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