One major observation about the differences between the allotment at Old Basing and Churchill Way is moisture. At Churchill Way the soil is free draining and always appears fairly dry on the top. There is no chance of water lying around, even with the rain we have had recently (apart from on the tarpaulin on 53 where we have a ready made duck pond). At Old Basing there is a feeling of dampness, a great lack of stones and the soil is dark and rich. One major problem that Nick has detected is that this is perfect habitat for frogs.
One thing that David Attenborough didn't tell us is that frogs are similar to dogs (not only in rhyme) in that they can smell fear so I haven't come across any yet but you can guarantee wherever Nick is they will appear. I think they may also be attracted by the large amount of worms - now they are evil so I take great pleasure in feeding them to the frogs.
And that is what you call working with nature!
p.s. there are also some lovely sunflowers and dahlias.
One thing that David Attenborough didn't tell us is that frogs are similar to dogs (not only in rhyme) in that they can smell fear so I haven't come across any yet but you can guarantee wherever Nick is they will appear. I think they may also be attracted by the large amount of worms - now they are evil so I take great pleasure in feeding them to the frogs.
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