Queens Park Allotment (active group)

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Queens Park Allotment (active group)

Most of the plot is now divided into mini-plots, with individuals each taking responsibility for a numbered mini-plot. 'Garden together' events, where as many members as possible come along are posted on the website regularly. Large tools are provided but please bring your own small trowel, fork and gloves. If you are interested in having a mini-plot, please register on the website and post a comment with your enquiry. 

Location: Queens Park London Kingswood Ave NW6 6SG
Members: 79
Latest Activity: May 30, 2022

Big Dig March 2013 - "Le Grand Royal Bee Palace Extraordinaire"

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Comment by Julienne McLean on February 14, 2014 at 15:06

Thanks for the news, Maggie.

I popped down this morning (between downpours!), to dig/turn the soil over in my small section and to put more bricks and cardboard down (thanks for the extra cardboard in the shed, Jenna).

I am also looking forward to learning and growing over the next few months, and being an active member of this local gardening community.

Cheers, Julienne

Comment by Caroline Turner on February 12, 2014 at 20:50
Great news Maggie. Popped over briefly last Saturday. Saw Jenna who had kindly covered plots with the cardboard she had brought along. I plan to pop up in the next week or so to turn my plots earth over and keep an eye on others - weather permitting x
Comment by maggie turp on February 11, 2014 at 14:14

News update...  Lots of help from Richard Gentry, the Park Manager.

1. He has had the retaining wall next to the cafe fixed and is organising for a fence to be erected to prevent people short-cutting across the veg beds.

2. He has kindly offered to finance refreshments for Big Dig volunteers on Saturday March 22nd. (That's us + any extra volunteers who come via the Capital Growth site). He is also providing a bag of compost and a bag of wood-chip to be available on the day, so we can get it all in order and make a good start to the season. 

3. He has asked Mick Guerin to investigate the drainage issues of the bed next to the tennis courts.

4. He has arranged for large forks and spades to be available in the tennis shed. If it ever dries out a bit, you can get digging!

So a very big 'thank you' indeed to Richard and his staff for their support for our efforts!  Maggie

Comment by Caroline Turner on February 4, 2014 at 19:27
Hi Maggie, Jenna, everyone. Lovely to meet you both and others last weekend. Sorry I dashed off for my run.. But glad I secured my little plot. I am looking forward to learning and growing over the coming months and also getting to know you all better. Thanks for the card board Jenna.. I will pop over on Saturday morning to cover number 8 and others if there is enough and they need it. I'm still researching my plan for the spring plat. Unfortunately I am away 22-23 March for my birthday but will contribute a couple doesn't rock cakes for you all....
Comment by Alex on February 4, 2014 at 13:57

Excellent Maggie. Thank you!

Comment by maggie turp on February 3, 2014 at 20:37

One more thing, Richard - would it be possible when repairing the retaining wall to also erect a trellis? As you know, there was previously a problem with people 'short-cutting' across the triangle bed and no doubt it will arise again if there is no deterrent. It doesn't need to be very high - we want people to see what we are doing - but high enough to deter would-be short-cutters. Maybe 1 metre? Let us know what you think...

Maggie

Comment by maggie turp on February 3, 2014 at 20:34

Thanks, Ian. Alex, as Ian is taking the long bed, you can have half the rectangular bed I'd allocated to myself and friends. I think it's bed number 3, currently empty and covered in cardboard.  Full house!!

George, the changes to the website are brilliant! Thanks so much. No need to reinstate the discussion board. I think it's more confusing to have two possibilities and we're better off with just the one.  Maggie

Comment by Ian Kriss on February 3, 2014 at 19:38

Maggie,

Yes I would like that long bed, I also spoke to Richard on Sunday re the wall repair.

Thanks,

Ian.

Comment by maggie turp on February 3, 2014 at 18:59

Hi Alex,

Haven't heard from Ian yet. Ian, can you let me know whether or not you want to take on the long bed? Cheers, Maggie

Comment by Alex on February 3, 2014 at 14:50

Hello,

Thanks for the update Maggie.

I'd like to take on one of the remaining plots or the long if it turns out that Ian isn't going to take it on.  Please let me know what the options are.

 Big Dig is in the diary!

 

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