Comments on: Pay day

By: My Darlington Allotment

My Darlington Allotment — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:33:13 +0000

Simon, it’s not been too hard. The only fuss was during the summer when every fly, moth or butterfly in the neighborhood wanted to lay its eggs on it. I did spend quite a long time picking caterpillars off it, but other than that they’ve just sat in the ground waiting to flower.

By: My Darlington Allotment

My Darlington Allotment — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:30:29 +0000

It’s an interesting theory, easygardener. It’s certainly had a long cold spell this winter. I can’t think how it would help it. I’d like to think it is true though, only as compensation for the bleak winter.

By: My Darlington Allotment

My Darlington Allotment — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:25:57 +0000

Thank you Amy, and good luck with the nettles. They are such a pain. We didn’t have too many, but I vividly remember the battles we had.

By: Simon Kirby

Simon Kirby — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:56:39 +0000

That purple sprouting looks really good. Was it difficult to grow?

By: easygardener

easygardener — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:10:20 +0000

Your Rhubarb is looking very vigorous. I think our cold winter has actually helped mine as it is looking more lively this year. Usually it is very slow to increase in size which I’ve always put down to not having a proper cold hibernation.

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:47:36 +0000

Well done! So nice to see the hard work paying off. I am hoping to get on top of the nettles this year so thanks for the motivation