Scotallotreality
@jojarvis.bsky.social
Minutiae from a first time allotment holder in Scotland. Warts (hopefully not) and all - hoping something will grow 🥔🫛🌻
Yay I needed this Beginnings of broccoli and sunflowers 🌻
March 28, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Yay I needed this Beginnings of broccoli and sunflowers 🌻
First bump #allotmentlife Piecing together last plot holder’s plan. I thought this was lovely compost.. it is for 6 inches then a membrane thing and lots of clay soil beneath. Hmmm some knowledge required Going to sit in the ☀️and ignore it for a bit
March 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
First bump #allotmentlife Piecing together last plot holder’s plan. I thought this was lovely compost.. it is for 6 inches then a membrane thing and lots of clay soil beneath. Hmmm some knowledge required Going to sit in the ☀️and ignore it for a bit
Trying to wear old clothes but somehow it doesnt work Didn’t mean to dig in my #erastour T-shirt 😩😩 Do I need to accept all clothes are now #allotment clothes?
March 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Trying to wear old clothes but somehow it doesnt work Didn’t mean to dig in my #erastour T-shirt 😩😩 Do I need to accept all clothes are now #allotment clothes?
I went for cocktails @paradisepalms.bsky.social and the tall folk in the family sorted out the shed #allotmentlife #paradisepalms
March 16, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I went for cocktails @paradisepalms.bsky.social and the tall folk in the family sorted out the shed #allotmentlife #paradisepalms
Harvest! 2 wee tiny potatoes, 3 wee tiny leeks become a tiny bowl of soup #tinyfood #allotmentlife #growyourown #glasgow #tunnocks #caramelwafer
March 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Harvest! 2 wee tiny potatoes, 3 wee tiny leeks become a tiny bowl of soup #tinyfood #allotmentlife #growyourown #glasgow #tunnocks #caramelwafer
Will the shed have a roof before next week’s rain? Such a glorious sunny week in Glasgow ☀️☀️☀️Actual progress! #allotmentlife
March 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Will the shed have a roof before next week’s rain? Such a glorious sunny week in Glasgow ☀️☀️☀️Actual progress! #allotmentlife
Icy water butt Can I use this water? Ideally, I will cover it but I have inherited 2 big butts with no lids #allotmentlife
March 13, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Icy water butt Can I use this water? Ideally, I will cover it but I have inherited 2 big butts with no lids #allotmentlife
Got a mullet Keep finding myself in overalls #henryfromneighbours
March 13, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Got a mullet Keep finding myself in overalls #henryfromneighbours
Mouldy garlic Didn’t know that was a thing
March 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Mouldy garlic Didn’t know that was a thing
This massive tree came down in Storm Eowyn trashing the gate to the site. One incredible plot holder has single- handedly chopped it into neat piles. Happy to see him enjoying a tinny round as MASSIVE bonfire Well-earned 🥇
March 13, 2025 at 9:34 AM
This massive tree came down in Storm Eowyn trashing the gate to the site. One incredible plot holder has single- handedly chopped it into neat piles. Happy to see him enjoying a tinny round as MASSIVE bonfire Well-earned 🥇
Shed roof delivery Dragging muscles put to the test
March 13, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Shed roof delivery Dragging muscles put to the test
So much advice from this lot 😭😭😭 My inner huffy teen did not react well
March 13, 2025 at 9:29 AM
So much advice from this lot 😭😭😭 My inner huffy teen did not react well
Dug a bed. Totally wiped out Not used to this exercise
March 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Dug a bed. Totally wiped out Not used to this exercise
Keep coffee grounds for compost…not like this #coffeecompost
March 13, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Keep coffee grounds for compost…not like this #coffeecompost
Harvesting someone else’s hard labour. The sprouts tasted of earwax
March 13, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Harvesting someone else’s hard labour. The sprouts tasted of earwax
First (and only) daffy
March 13, 2025 at 9:20 AM
First (and only) daffy
Ok… another treat
March 13, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Ok… another treat
Blueberries arrived. Going to try to not spend much so this is a treat!
March 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Blueberries arrived. Going to try to not spend much so this is a treat!
Salvaged compost bin.. though apparently it’s in the wrong place. #compost
Might put it on slabs to stop vermin… but how will the worms get in
Might put it on slabs to stop vermin… but how will the worms get in
March 13, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Salvaged compost bin.. though apparently it’s in the wrong place. #compost
Might put it on slabs to stop vermin… but how will the worms get in
Might put it on slabs to stop vermin… but how will the worms get in
Visit from a fox friend (I hear they keep the mice and rats at bay. We called her Rice as we fed her some rice cake. Off she ran with it and then pissed on it.
Made the teens a cuppa with the kelly kettle
Made the teens a cuppa with the kelly kettle
March 13, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Visit from a fox friend (I hear they keep the mice and rats at bay. We called her Rice as we fed her some rice cake. Off she ran with it and then pissed on it.
Made the teens a cuppa with the kelly kettle
Made the teens a cuppa with the kelly kettle
Got my keys to my wee (big?) plot the week after #stormeowyn #allotment #beginnergardening Let’s see how this goes
March 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Got my keys to my wee (big?) plot the week after #stormeowyn #allotment #beginnergardening Let’s see how this goes