SIX WEEKS IN: The raised beds are now clearly visible
I wouldn't use it during the growing season, but I'll not be planting anything over the winter to allow time for any residues to dissipate completely from the soil. Then it'll be all systems go!
Neat and tidy, for the moment at least! |
Just an experiment really |
I had some black plastic sheeting left in the shed by the previous plot-holder and decided I might as well cover the ground with it as another way of suppressing any remaining weeds.
Speaking of weeds, here's what I uprooted and raked up during the first few visits to the allotment...
Obviously I won't be burning the weeds! |