tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post9007160804229036536..comments2023-10-04T11:56:41.379+01:00Comments on lucy locket recycled her pocket: Garden MakeoverLocket Pockethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16689704503844595835noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-15434765013858073282012-03-07T14:35:49.344+00:002012-03-07T14:35:49.344+00:00Hi LUcy, Just taking a break from the making to po...Hi LUcy, Just taking a break from the making to pop in and say I reckon focussing on your own garden is a top plan. Having a little green patch you can step into a sit and knit in is invaluable I reckon. I think the crops would be less likely to go to seed and just scattering a few kinds of annual seeds like californian poppies, marigolds, candytuft etc would make gorgeous colour in just two or three months. Those are my thoughts anyway - Can't wait to see what you decide!silverpebblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456289271322986540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-47837314922730376132012-03-06T08:35:59.844+00:002012-03-06T08:35:59.844+00:00As someone who likes the idea of gardening but doe...As someone who likes the idea of gardening but doesn't have time or make time to do it properly I have a lot of sympathy with you. I think you'll get more satisfaction from keeping on top of a small patch than constantly feeling guilty about a bigger one. And think of it this way, if you give up your allotment you will make the day of someone who has been waiting on the waiting list for one for ages! Happy planting anyway!Thomasina Tittlemousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01574272724724663796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-77165964699646776752012-03-06T00:56:28.685+00:002012-03-06T00:56:28.685+00:00do what your heart tells you. Funny how at differ...do what your heart tells you. Funny how at different stages of our babes lives we want and do different things. When my babes were littlies I baked all the time and the house always had people siting round for tea...I can go weeks now without baking a cake and the kitchen table... well most of my friends have gone back to work and are past the chatting over a cuppa stage. Ahhh as for my garden.... no comment!!!!Suzie Sews At DOTTY REDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315491316461177952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-29977557955039487212012-03-05T21:01:10.090+00:002012-03-05T21:01:10.090+00:00We have sorely neglected our garden in favour of t...We have sorely neglected our garden in favour of the lottie but like you only have so much time. In your shoes, I'd work on the garden and have a ittle veggie patch in it.<br />Thanks for your lovely comments about my sampler - what a labour of love!<br />Twiggy xTwiggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065849697979313992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-6502088089691363222012-03-04T01:31:20.823+00:002012-03-04T01:31:20.823+00:00You will be amazed at all the things you can do in...You will be amazed at all the things you can do in your own back garden. I agree that that's where your time and attention should go, and you'll have your own paradise!ladydihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04768310299153608882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-86463205886616324942012-03-03T09:00:10.127+00:002012-03-03T09:00:10.127+00:00if i were you Lucy i would let it go, when somethi...if i were you Lucy i would let it go, when something brings more problems than happiness its time to move on. I think your new back garden sounds an exciting project and its great if the children are keen on it! xxxxxxxxxxxxwonderwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05579842390454607027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-19758652557562300402012-02-29T22:12:29.202+00:002012-02-29T22:12:29.202+00:00My advice . . . move on and let it go.
Life is har...My advice . . . move on and let it go.<br />Life is hard enough without the backbreaking work of an allotment. It doesn't seem to me, from what you have written, like your heart is in it anymore? Plenty more challenges out there to take on. Allotment . . been there done that!!<br />Lots of love Mrs Locket<br />xxHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12997967081628926748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-35211688255333143032012-02-29T12:07:10.998+00:002012-02-29T12:07:10.998+00:00your explanation is good for garden decoration.......your explanation is good for garden decoration....thanks<br /><a href="http://www.congletonlawnturf.co.uk/our_turf.php" rel="nofollow">Turf Manchester</a>Adam Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10032097371248121545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-76252485397002739102012-02-28T20:12:04.956+00:002012-02-28T20:12:04.956+00:00Oh, what a hard decision. I think you have to go ...Oh, what a hard decision. I think you have to go with your gut feeling with these things. We don't have allotments locally so I can't even dream about joining a waiting list.....still, not sure where I'd find the time, and I guess that is the problem you have too. JuliexJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05974388807761344551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-19330309516193826532012-02-28T17:53:40.365+00:002012-02-28T17:53:40.365+00:00I think letting the allotment go sounds the wiser ...I think letting the allotment go sounds the wiser option - and I am sure that if you do feel a hankering for allotment time, one of your friends would be pleased of the help on their plot!<br /><br />Ypor garden plans sound wonderful (and plenty of work to keep your hands muddy!)Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11723377593068712400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-74923765504626355062012-02-28T16:47:59.733+00:002012-02-28T16:47:59.733+00:00I am in the middle of making exactly the same sort...I am in the middle of making exactly the same sort of decision. I've had my allotment almost 16 years but my health isn't as good as it was and the plot is now a bit of a millstone. So I've decided to have one last summer there and at the same time, I'm turning over some of my back garden to vegetable beds. Only four, compared to 26 on the allotment, but it will be easier. And having a transitional period means I've got time to plan, and take cuttings, and get plants estasblished in the garden properly. Can't live without rhubarb!<br />It's still a wrench though. I love my plot. So I understand where you're coming from absolutely.Spinningfishwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13709744732495957360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-57323659074181496082012-02-28T11:45:55.139+00:002012-02-28T11:45:55.139+00:00This comment has been removed by the author..https://www.blogger.com/profile/03272574764983174076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-61640579317069292992012-02-28T11:45:45.019+00:002012-02-28T11:45:45.019+00:00I tend to believe that making the decision is the ...I tend to believe that making the decision is the hardest part. We can always learn to live with the outcome. If it were me I would probably (sadly) decide to forgoe the allotment and concentrate on the garden patch. If nothing else, just think how much of a lovely surprise it would be for the next person on that very long waiting list to get a call to say there is a plot if they want it. Much less stress for you, much more enjoyable for the family all round and you've made someone else's day. Sounds like a win-win to me.<br /><br />xMx.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03272574764983174076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-42042653853363598062012-02-28T11:34:51.871+00:002012-02-28T11:34:51.871+00:00I understand completely your dilema and the sense ...I understand completely your dilema and the sense that you might regret it if you give it up but it sounds like this is the main reason that you are holding on to it and that there are lots of other good reasons on the side of letting go. I think your plans for your garden are wonderful and the best thing about growing in your garden is that you can wonder outside in your jammies first thing on a summer morning before everyone else is up and pick whatever is ripe - you don't need to get dressed, pack things to take with you or plan because it's right on your doorstep. It sounds like restoring the garden will be wonderfully inspiring for you but a lot of hard work so maybe giving up the allotment would be a good thing? I really look forward to seeing your garden develop - I think it will be beautiful xxxjuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15794759688809245972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-14109450439903317942012-02-28T10:16:23.638+00:002012-02-28T10:16:23.638+00:00Sounds to me like you already made up your mind. :...Sounds to me like you already made up your mind. :-)<br />The garden may be smaller than the allotment, but it's easier to access for work and for pleasure. Just think, no having to climb into the car to get a few peas, they will be on your door step. No getting there and finding something has gone too far. You can potter about to your hearts content, or just sit and knit.louleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-54808803227999498362012-02-28T10:07:11.159+00:002012-02-28T10:07:11.159+00:00I am in a similar situation. We had actually decid...I am in a similar situation. We had actually decided to give up the allotment, but had a change of heart and we're giving it one more go - mainly at the request of the children though so not quite the same thing.<br /><br />If it's adding to stress, then ditching it sounds sensible but I really do unstandardised your reluctance. We have tried growing veggies in our back garden and it just doesn't get enough light so for us, giving up the allotment would be the end of growing our own.dottycookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295592896941235130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-76126003854397583362012-02-28T09:01:49.953+00:002012-02-28T09:01:49.953+00:00I would give up the allotment and concentrate on t...I would give up the allotment and concentrate on the garden. I manage to grow plenty of veg in my garden. Good luck with your project whatever you decide.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689402000429710324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-81819494180157525642012-02-28T08:46:42.055+00:002012-02-28T08:46:42.055+00:00Let it go and stay at home Locket. Thus spaketh &#...Let it go and stay at home Locket. Thus spaketh 'The Great Gardener'. (I listen to GQT so I know <b>everything</b>!!)trashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623440501234583451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-46316068535933532742012-02-28T08:45:22.395+00:002012-02-28T08:45:22.395+00:00I say let the allotment go and concentrate on your...I say let the allotment go and concentrate on your yard. I think you will be much happier.sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04236743312692179434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-9983936332996186612012-02-28T07:14:47.540+00:002012-02-28T07:14:47.540+00:00I never seem to get much time for my allotment so ...I never seem to get much time for my allotment so I know what you mean about feeling guilty. Would it be worth asking the allotment committee about sharing the plot with someone on the waiting list just so you feel you've explored all the options?<br />My lawn is a disaster area, the trampoline has killed some of it and the gerneral wear and tear/football has finished off the rest but I think I'll try to save it as it's nice for my youngest to play on.<br />You'll reach the right decision.xxFrench Knotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14151593113968041304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-22492674975557204762012-02-28T03:29:49.608+00:002012-02-28T03:29:49.608+00:00Spend the time on your back garden. Make it a hav...Spend the time on your back garden. Make it a haven, there's so much you can do in a small space. It's something you can look right out the window and enjoy. Plus someone might really like to have your allotment and have the time to spend there. <br /><br />Christy <br />Lil Bit BritLilbitbrithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09477302589982766792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-72357187575757527902012-02-28T01:36:16.479+00:002012-02-28T01:36:16.479+00:00I am confused as to why you took up an allotment w...I am confused as to why you took up an allotment when you had your own yard already. 2 miles to do some weeding would have ensured many weeds went to seed and multiplied. Stay home and turn it into a productive paradise. Much easier to cajole some husband help and it will inspire the little ones. 7 by 4 metres is not a large space so it is totally do-able and it can't get to out of control. Good luck with it all!JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15597652623447564987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-87710651235323483772012-02-27T23:05:47.926+00:002012-02-27T23:05:47.926+00:00I would say do what takes the pressure off you, s...I would say do what takes the pressure off you, so you can spend time doing more of what you want. If there is a big waiting list for the allotments then maybe it will give someone else a lot of joyrachelmphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235189646730926145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-12915520898665065582012-02-27T22:49:20.918+00:002012-02-27T22:49:20.918+00:00Let it go Lucy, there is a time for everything in ...Let it go Lucy, there is a time for everything in life, you have to grow and move on. If you decide later that you need more than your own special garden then you can move on again to something new. Achieve with what you have, don't struggle to do everything. love to you and keep happy and smiling.Stephanie Pettengellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01601047775020226936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171472706505057697.post-8611675255992484182012-02-27T22:26:45.364+00:002012-02-27T22:26:45.364+00:00Boy, that's a real dilemma Lucy! I will say t...Boy, that's a real dilemma Lucy! I will say that you generally don't tend to get lots more energy as you get older, so maybe it's time? It sounds like you're lucky in that you'll still have a place where you can grow some vegetables and have an enjoyable time outside? Good Luck with your decision!Thimbleannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650582809426872051noreply@blogger.com