tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post8536975338855247150..comments2024-03-16T14:03:19.116+00:00Comments on Above the River: Feeling the fearCJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-14120491252656044042014-06-08T12:30:55.543+01:002014-06-08T12:30:55.543+01:00I wonder if the abandoment/neglect of the other pl...I wonder if the abandoment/neglect of the other plots near yours has contributed to the fast growth of unwanted things in your own plot? Not very helpful, I know, but perhaps it will make you feel better and less out of control. Less like it's all your fault! In my own tiny garden I can see that, after 5 or 6 days, everything has gone a little crazy. All it takes at this time of year is a little rain, a little sun, and suddenly it's hello weeds!! Hang in there. You can totally do this. xxGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-80084678066879746632014-06-05T13:59:24.796+01:002014-06-05T13:59:24.796+01:00I think you're doing an amazing job with your ...I think you're doing an amazing job with your plot. It's certainly more than I could manage. I saw a mouse in our garden but I figure as long as it's outside that's OK!The Creative Academichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02438707871350549392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-62334264413050822352014-06-04T05:14:13.139+01:002014-06-04T05:14:13.139+01:00Hang in there! I'm sure you'll make this ...Hang in there! I'm sure you'll make this space beautiful, like you always do! I can't imagine how daunting it is, but things have a way of working out. Just relax and do what you can:) That's what I try to tell myself, too, but it's always easier said than done, right? Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482703385103047136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-67014378996204746722014-06-03T04:22:43.805+01:002014-06-03T04:22:43.805+01:00Nature is so wonderful and so very intimidating al...Nature is so wonderful and so very intimidating all at once. I'm sure you'll get a hold of things. And hopefully the over abundance of animals will at least keep the boys busy. Do you think this is linked to all that rain you had this winter? I'm betting so. Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050293013935630835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-15373931669861428732014-06-02T23:35:56.759+01:002014-06-02T23:35:56.759+01:00Wow, is David Attenborough holding court at your a...Wow, is David Attenborough holding court at your allotment? There is a lot going on there, I almost can't believe it! You will manage it, of course you will! Just like when we become mothers for the first time, this is all so overwhelming, we know so little, we want to run off! But persevere and you'll get through these first few tricky times, then you'll reap the rewards! Chrissie xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148016735714521048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-78365541834067598702014-06-02T23:01:36.160+01:002014-06-02T23:01:36.160+01:00You hold that nerve CJ, you're my gardening he...You hold that nerve CJ, you're my gardening hero. I love the photos of little man in his garden boots pushing the wheel barrow. Your levelheadedness will conquer the allotment, just as you described at the pace it can. You are so optimistic and forward moving, I have no doubt in you and your clan. :) Happy Gardening.elnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-11400678279859735982014-06-02T20:30:51.698+01:002014-06-02T20:30:51.698+01:00I know you don't want to hear this but you put...I know you don't want to hear this but you put a big smile on my face because I can just imagine your face when seeing some of this wildlife! All of your hard work is worth it! That first shot sums it all up for me! My goodness is that just a beautiful photo!! You keep at it...your fears are exactly what I feel on a daily basis with my garden as I am running in my pajamas every morning after the squirrels so they don't walk off with my plants! I pretty much look like a crazed lunatic!! Here is to the ups and downs of gardening! Wishing you all the best pal! Nicole xoMy Garden Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295676587780780313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-45910757903196132392014-06-02T19:08:07.818+01:002014-06-02T19:08:07.818+01:00I was waiting to get to the badger photos.
I know...I was waiting to get to the badger photos.<br /><br />I know what you means about the weeds. I left a little patch of nettles on a rather unkempt bit of the plot. I'm sure someone told me they were good for butterflies or even making a liquid plant food. They were only a few inches high then so they weren't going to be a problem. Without me noticing they're head high now.<br /><br />All you need now are some foxes and you could do your own Springwatch Programme!Martynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245774393957298668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-14210792062939904132014-06-02T15:02:08.081+01:002014-06-02T15:02:08.081+01:00Thanks for this post. I feel like I'm being dr...Thanks for this post. I feel like I'm being dragged along by my garden, trying to learn and tidy and remember things and pick up tools and things piecemeal. It's a relief to see a few posts that aren't all about perfection.thrift deluxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12267215022924475298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-37165103561839299662014-06-02T14:27:31.076+01:002014-06-02T14:27:31.076+01:00Just had to comment as I nearly put a massive spid...Just had to comment as I nearly put a massive spider on my face the other day!!! It was on my towel and I went to dry my face and OMG, I was too scared to go into the bathroom for quite a while.... That is the downside of leaving the windows open for hours now that the weather is a bit warmer.Debdorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144784177810052734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-41513473415274963172014-06-02T12:56:17.411+01:002014-06-02T12:56:17.411+01:00Oh sister you are preaching to the choir!! Its a w...Oh sister you are preaching to the choir!! Its a war out there. *whipsers* The insects and weeds are taking over...I fear we may be doomed.....Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475182740888543862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-90634986542141268562014-06-02T10:17:33.319+01:002014-06-02T10:17:33.319+01:00My goodness, what a lot to sort out. It is such a...My goodness, what a lot to sort out. It is such a shame that the surrounding plots are not being cared for as it spreads weeds for everyone else and makes it so much harder for the next person to care for. I hope that you can get things dealt with and that peace will once again reign supreme on your plot - with no badgers or ants and the bees in their right and proper place pollenating, and not living in a badger hole! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-67371165679068291152014-06-02T09:31:10.566+01:002014-06-02T09:31:10.566+01:00Good luck with the weeding! It's the same here...Good luck with the weeding! It's the same here - slugs and weeds taking over. I used to feel really guilty about the weeds on our allotment. Most of the other plots around were neat and tidy, and I was terrified in case seeds from my plot were blowing about and contaminating clean soil. But then most of the other plot holders used round up at the first sign of weed growth and thought I was just strange and a bit naive in not doing the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-67173080022685387382014-06-01T22:28:00.908+01:002014-06-01T22:28:00.908+01:00I don't feel so bad about our garden now! I ne...I don't feel so bad about our garden now! I need to keep up with the weeding too. For June it seems manageable, by July I usually lose hope! Your allotment looks lovely.andamentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338225798888415276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-68939114176033763802014-06-01T22:18:23.764+01:002014-06-01T22:18:23.764+01:00I kind of thought an allotment would be great but ...I kind of thought an allotment would be great but after reading Leanne's post, and yours, I don't think I would have the energy or perseverance it needs. The work you do is quite unbelievable. I think these past two weeks, plants have been having growth spurts. I don't seem not witness the actual growing but one day there is nothing and the next day, the weeds are knee high. Magic. A small patch at the time would be my strategy for getting on top. I hope that badger did not stay? Our cat Pippin brought a still very much alive mouse into my bedroom on Friday night. I don't usually squeal but the thing was hopping and I truly thought it would end up in my bed. Have a lovely week CJ. xChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-68978403373209710482014-06-01T21:35:49.894+01:002014-06-01T21:35:49.894+01:00But it makes for a great blog post! Things are pre...But it makes for a great blog post! Things are pretty exciting on your side of the pond.<br /><br />It will all come back together. Just keep weeding.... :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-4617160369810539372014-06-01T20:41:36.478+01:002014-06-01T20:41:36.478+01:00It can be hard on the allotment sometimes but the ...It can be hard on the allotment sometimes but the rewards of bringing home all your produce is so good too! The children must be learning so much too! I hope you have a easier week in it this week with less wildlife too! Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-27406077477726923452014-06-01T20:33:03.178+01:002014-06-01T20:33:03.178+01:00There are so many things in life that leave us fea...There are so many things in life that leave us fearful but are well worth it in the end. There are always obstacles to overcome (ants, and bees) but you will and when you do you will feel so wonderful.<br />Hugs,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-56551642479929388482014-06-01T19:50:40.024+01:002014-06-01T19:50:40.024+01:00Oh dear. You know what, though ? You'll get ...Oh dear. You know what, though ? You'll get it done - and the wildlife will stay where it ought to - in the wild. I promise :o)Allegrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10659272760020328452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-84945605039686768842014-06-01T18:18:44.381+01:002014-06-01T18:18:44.381+01:00I would be in the same boat, CJ. I love the idea o...I would be in the same boat, CJ. I love the idea of a garden, but I'm not good at managing much growing stuff. Obviously, the climate here has something to do with it, but I just don't have the love for it that some people do. It doesn't move me that much, I guess. You do seem to have it, though. I am always in awe of your allotment plot, you're doing something right. I understand about the wildlife. We have cockroaches here. They live in the trees and all over the ground, and come into the house through the doors and up the bathtub drains. Where I come from, having cockroaches in your home is horrifying, a sign of being dirty and slovenly. But here, it's just part of life. Not to mention the ants, bees and houseflies every day. And the lizards, they come right under front door and climb up the wall in the foyer. I can't even keep up. Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-14684443750137377532014-06-01T18:17:51.740+01:002014-06-01T18:17:51.740+01:00I love to see your alloment, so tidy, so neat. Aba...I love to see your alloment, so tidy, so neat. Abandoned land sometime make me so sad and worried. Live on the urban area with the limited land makes me have to think 'smart'. Side by side to my homegarden is my nextdoor garden. He have never care about his garden, abandoned land. It became so messy with very high grass and other weeds, also a very nice home for so many bugs and unexpected visitors (snake, rat, snail, slug, etc). Some big trees were planted near my house wall, and some twigs are on my gardens area. Eveyday I find about a pail of fallen leaves from his trees. And when the wind was coming, Oh no... That's really annoying. I think that is a 'dangerous' garden.Endah Murniyatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175364514530314348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-28887866516486219692014-06-01T17:58:16.819+01:002014-06-01T17:58:16.819+01:00Wow - badgers and bumblebees! Creating homes for ...Wow - badgers and bumblebees! Creating homes for wildlife - isn't that what we are supposed to be doing? You're doing great at it! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-57527281572851036742014-06-01T15:52:58.502+01:002014-06-01T15:52:58.502+01:00I really appreciate that you show pictures of an u...I really appreciate that you show pictures of an unkempt allotment. It is most intimidating to see only the perfect gardens on blogs. Thanks for being real!sevenoverbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364781187875610954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-59040299634971166912014-06-01T14:52:56.677+01:002014-06-01T14:52:56.677+01:00A post that I can certainly empathise with. I'...A post that I can certainly empathise with. I'm lucky with the amount of time that I can spend plotting and sympathise with others, like yourself who are limited. <br />I like the pictures, especially the first and last ones. Happy plotting! Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-30989200731494406242014-06-01T14:38:25.974+01:002014-06-01T14:38:25.974+01:00Little and often is the way to go. If you turn you...Little and often is the way to go. If you turn your back for five minutes at this time of year, everything gets out of hand, especially when we've had rain like we just have. Tackle a bit at a time, it spurs you on when you see one area completely done, and don't lose sight of what you're doing it all for. Just think of the harvests, it's all worth it in the end. Good luck with it all and do let us know if you find any worthwhile tips in the book you're reading.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com