A Much Happier Chris by susiemc

A Much Happier Chris

Assembling the trug wasn't the big job Chris thought it might be when he opened the box and saw all the bits. He actually finished it yesterday and went to buy compost today. There is some of our own home-grown compost in there but we didn't have enough.
I'm using every bit of space which isn't already being used to grow my veg. This gravel is really just an extension to the parking area in front of the house. The trug won't interfere with parking as the water butt is already there and there's a gate into the back garden next to where Chris is standing.
Next time you see this trug I hope it will have salad growing in it - lettuce, rocket etc.

I'm happy with my trug but I was very disappointed to read on the box that it's come from China. Surely something like that could be made in the UK. It makes a mockery of my efforts at sustainable gardening and trying to reduce food miles by growing my own veg. I intend to email the company and tell them what I think.
Glad your project is now under way. Is that amphora/pot your water butt?
January 23rd, 2022  
@carole_sandford Yes it is. It’s at the front of the house so we thought we ought to get one that looks nice 😂🤣. There’s the usual ugly one at the back of the garage where no-one sees it.
January 23rd, 2022  
Well done Chris…he’s constructed that well, it will be very useful for your veg. I share your view on the air miles…..you tell them!!
January 23rd, 2022  
more great food to come!
January 23rd, 2022  
These are such a good idea I love your water pot!
January 23rd, 2022  
It's always a battle juggling overlapping ethical issues in everyday life. I guess that's why it can seem so appealing sometimes to just say to heck with it. My latest issue is that they ask us to make sure glass and plastic contours are clean before depositing them in recycling but then I heard, the other day, that the water and soap that you use to wash them cause an equal or greater negative effect on the environment. Can't seem to win for losing.
January 23rd, 2022  
@gardencat I couldn’t agree more Joanne.
January 23rd, 2022  
Well-done, Chris! And, Sue, your gardening efforts are commendable. Looking forward to seeing how your garden grows.
January 24th, 2022  
Well done to Chris. They way he has his hands in his pockets says that now it is your job to plant and take care of whatever you plant in there, haha.
January 24th, 2022  
Well done Chris, the jobs been jobbed.
January 24th, 2022  
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