Winding down by busylady

Winding down

I'm winding down the allotment this year. I've looked after it for 10 years and now feel it's time to have a well earned break from the work involved, the jam and chutney making and the freezers full of vegetables and fruit. I'll miss my 60th birthday apple tree - a present from my lovely neighbours, and the fresh sweetcorn which has been extra sweet this year. I'm hoping the figs will ripen this year after our super hot summer. I won't miss the constant watering during the heatwave and the rodents and pests who stole my crops! Yes I know - they were hungry too.
A lovely collage, and a nice crop of apples
September 24th, 2018  
Wonderful collage Judith, beautiful individual photos making a lovely whole! I know how you have loved your allotment.....come next Spring you will be a bit lost I imagine but sure you & Peter will have things to do & places to go!
September 24th, 2018  
Looks like a great apple crop.. hope whoever takes it over tends to it as well as you.. perhaps they may share their surplus.
September 24th, 2018  
Nice collage Judith.
An end of an era, but I'm sure you'll find something else to fill that 'gap'
September 24th, 2018  
Lovely collage Judith . You will have so much time on your hands - after being so devoted and industrious in your allotment But I am sure you will get used to having that extra time for other activities ! Fav for a wonderful collage ( especially that photo of the basketful of apples ! )
September 24th, 2018  
It will be hard to say good-bye to it all, after 10 years, but a well-earned rest! Collage captures the feel well.
September 24th, 2018  
Good for you to make the decision. Going on too long is a lot worse. I'm sure you will find lots of other things to keep you busy and friends are always there when you need them!
September 24th, 2018  
Nice collage Judith and it will be great to look back on Fav
September 24th, 2018  
I felt quite sad reading your narrative Judith , enjoy your free time :)
September 24th, 2018  
@phil_howcroft Aahh thanks Phil.
September 24th, 2018  
Nice collage
September 24th, 2018  
Great collage of your crops Judith I have had a lot of figs of my tree this year but the later second crop won't ripen now.
September 25th, 2018  
Bet you will miss it!!!
September 25th, 2018  
What a lovely collage
September 25th, 2018  
I know what you mean!
September 25th, 2018  
Your allotment has been productive again. Enjoy your rest though.
September 25th, 2018  
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