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I too would suggest wood chip for your paths. When we took over our allotment last year, we pulled up absolutely loads of carpet which might have been put there as a temp measure but it had almost become part of the soil structure because weeds were growing on/through/around it.

I also used beer traps to start with for the slugs.

Good luck.

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Thanks for the comments.
I have also used a slightly stronger solution to water around some young plants (beans and courgettes) which have been attacked by slugs and they do seem to have a fighting chance now.

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I must admit that like others I would miss this forum.
I have not posted anything on here for a while but do like to visit and read others’ questions and answers, and by doing so, often find that I don’t need to ask the question myself, if that makes sense. It is very informative and easy to use.

As for Facebook, I am not a fan at all. I am a member of the Facebook group for our allotments, but that’s it.

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Thanks Cleansweep, I might just stick with gathering wild fruit and trying to keep invaders at bay.

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Thanks Charles (going to visit allotment soon to make sure that we still have a tunnel!)..
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Thanks Sausage. I have multi-sown in modules as per Charles, ready for when weather improves.

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Hi Paul

I think I am in a no-dig minority of one on our site! I have heard several plot holders talk about going no dig, but they still continue to use weed killers, rotavators, etc..
I agree with Stringfellow and think that leading by example is probably the best way to go. As well as the leaflet (good idea Alfalfa!), could you arrange some sort of workshops to give newbies some direction? Good luck.

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We only have four sprout plants. I had them netted for quite a while, to try and keep the butterflies off and removed it when it seemed safe from attack. All was going well, until one of the plants, the best one, was attacked by pigeons!! Made a right mess of it they did, so, the netting is back on…

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Great, thanks for the confirmation Charles.
I will put the rest of the plants in my bins, rather than the council’s green waste collection bin which he suggested.

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Thanks for your reply Don.
Glad to hear that I don’t have to go digging them all out, especially as I have chopped some of them into little bits..

[KathParticipant]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

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Thanks Charles. Looking at pictures on Google, I think you and arbaggs are correct. I did try to reply to arbaggs yesterday but my messages didn’t show up for some reason.

I have had another go at attaching the photos, hopefully not too small this time.

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Sorry I should have added that the roots are thick, misshapen and chunky, like a mass of very wonky parsnips.

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Thanks Al. I planted some sunflowers which I had grown from seed at home. They were a good foot or so high, but unfortunately there is nothing left of them but stalks now 🙁
Thanks for your ideas Paul. Def thinking about a pond….

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Hi Ruth

I like that idea very much, anything that will help to keep the weeds down once I have cleared the area will be very welcome. I have not heard of that particular variety before – will investigate.

Thanks

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