I’ve had my eye on a patch of raspberry canes at the bottom of the allotment for a while. They’re half on my allotment and half on my neighbours (which is vacant at the moment). They’re also in the way of the new fence which is soon to be put up (pallets being stockpiles as we speak!).  I’ve no idea who rightfully owns the raspberries, but clearly they have to be dug up for the fence. Today was the day I finally got around to doing it.

Now I really like raspberries. The problem is that I have no idea about transplanting them from one area to another. I think they like fairly dry soil, and I know you are meant to transplant woody plants before they come into leaf, so I think I have done the right thing. I’ve moved them into a prime position next to the strawberries, which is both dry and sunny. As you can see they are just coming into bud, so I hope I’ve not left it too late. Only time will tell.

If it fails then so be it; they would have been dug up anyway. Here’s to hope, the allotmenteers best friend!