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tahir



Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 45389
Location: Essex
PostPosted: Tue Jun 07, 05 11:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I'll talk to some peeps, see what we can do.

Lozzie



Joined: 25 May 2005
Posts: 2595

PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 05 2:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I thought about a nuts-and-bolts article about my new allotment ... to prevent my children scampering joyfully over my newly dug/planted/manured rows, I have decided to make RAISED beds - with lasagne layers of muck and straw - a quick no-dig fix for someone starting late in the season. Whaddya rek?

Blue Peter



Joined: 21 Mar 2005
Posts: 2400
Location: Milton Keynes
PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 05 3:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Lozzie wrote:
I thought about a nuts-and-bolts article about my new allotment ... to prevent my children scampering joyfully over my newly dug/planted/manured rows, I have decided to make RAISED beds - with lasagne layers of muck and straw - a quick no-dig fix for someone starting late in the season. Whaddya rek?


They'll trip over them Ours certainly would,


Peter.

thos



Joined: 08 Mar 2005
Posts: 1139
Location: Jauche, Duchy of Brabant (Bourgogne-ci) and Charolles, Duchy of Burgundy (Bourgogne-ça)
PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 05 5:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Blue Peter wrote:
Lozzie wrote:
I thought about a nuts-and-bolts article about my new allotment ... to prevent my children scampering joyfully over my newly dug/planted/manured rows, I have decided to make RAISED beds - with lasagne layers of muck and straw - a quick no-dig fix for someone starting late in the season. Whaddya rek?


They'll trip over them Ours certainly would,
Peter.


At 20 months, Harry wouldn't be able to resist climbing up and making mud pies. Come to think of it, the girls would probably do the same.

ButteryHOLsomeness



Joined: 03 Apr 2005
Posts: 770

PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 05 6:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

well at least the kids are less likely to urinate/defecate in your beds than local dogs and cats...we hope!

Mrs Fiddlesticks



Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 10460

PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 05 6:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

thos wrote:


At 20 months, Harry wouldn't be able to resist climbing up and making mud pies. Come to think of it, the girls would probably do the same.


mine at 6 and 8 are still making mud pies!! I've given them their own area where they can indulge! I plan to put a den ( old shed) on a spare bit of plot for them. My theory is that if they are happy (ie not arguing/squabbling/throwing soil at each other/generally whinging) then I'm happy and can get on with my work!

Thanx for the interest guys!! I've not been on here much due to being busy with PTA, plot and life in general but sounds like there is something we can do here. Trying out a couple of articles and seeing what interest we get might be a good starting point. Building up a resource will take time but could be fun and worthwhile!

Goxhill



Joined: 27 Mar 2005
Posts: 245
Location: Lincolnshire
PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 05 8:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Um - don't bet on it, buttery - one of the lads at preschool did the first one!

Re mud pies, I realised after I'd set up the [not very] raised bed that I should have given them a digging area first. They're bound to want to dig etc and I suppose having a 'feel' for the soil is an important part of gardening.

Daydreaming



Joined: 12 Apr 2005
Posts: 291

PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 05 8:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I was really pleased to find this nursery today - we need more like this!
https://www.theorcharddaynursery.com/

ButteryHOLsomeness



Joined: 03 Apr 2005
Posts: 770

PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 05 10:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

anyone that would like to help me create some articles or puzzles, games etc for the childrens downsizer pages please pm me!

i'm working together with a few other downsizers to create some fun and informative pages for three age groups: 3-6, 7-11 and 12-16 so if you've any ideas or can write an article or whatever please pm me

Mrs Fiddlesticks



Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 10460

PostPosted: Sat Jun 11, 05 9:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

have PM'd you dear!

barefoot_boo



Joined: 06 Aug 2005
Posts: 399
Location: Wiltshire
PostPosted: Mon Aug 08, 05 7:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I'd like to get involved with the childrens downsizer pages. The area I'm particularly 'into' is helping children find ways to develop a genuine connection with their local environment/the natural world, and tends to revolve around seasonal crafts and activities (simple things like having a nature table etc). Would anyone be interested if I wrote a couple of articles along these lines?

boo

tahir



Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 45389
Location: Essex
PostPosted: Tue Aug 09, 05 9:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

barefoot_boo wrote:
Would anyone be interested if I wrote a couple of articles along these lines?


Not arf love.

Bugs



Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 10744

PostPosted: Tue Aug 09, 05 9:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

barefoot_boo wrote:
Would anyone be interested if I wrote a couple of articles along these lines?


Just a bit! Sounds marvellous Boo, PM me if you've any questions about how to submit etc, we are about 2-3 weeks ahead at the moment so no absolute rush to get them in but very very welcome whenever you can! Thanks!

barefoot_boo



Joined: 06 Aug 2005
Posts: 399
Location: Wiltshire
PostPosted: Tue Aug 09, 05 9:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

We're off for a few days camping down in Dorset this weekend (a plus side of not having any livestock anymore - would still rather have my chooks, goats and 1/2 acre though!), so I'll take my notebook and see what I can come up with.

barefoot_boo



Joined: 06 Aug 2005
Posts: 399
Location: Wiltshire
PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 05 6:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Just to let you all know I haven't forgot about this, but have work coming out my ears at the moment so haven't yet been able to grab time to do it - its still very much on the to-do list though, and I hope to have at least *something* ready by the end of the weekend. Hope thats OK.

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