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Whenever I read a book I try to bare in mind the period, but even so I'm finding it hard work. It's more that there is a ton of dialogue between characters but very little is actually happening.

I am tempted to give up again. The plot is rubbish, it's soooo repetitive which I believe is also part of the story. But my god its a terrible book.

Cutting through the soil. Should probably use a trowel but its a faff.

I'd prefer it to fold it would look less threatening to the old folk down at the allotment

Problem with the farmers knife is it could close on my fingers when I'm trying to remove a plant. I need something idiot proof

I didn't realise they locked into place. I'd prefer a slightly shorter stouter blade

I'm looking for a new knife for my allotment. Needs to have a folding and lockable blade and be strong enough for me to cut plants out of the ground for transplanting. Can anyone recommend anything

I've just finished Lucky Jim by Kingsley Amis - it was a good read, certainly kept my attention for a week, but, over nearly 300 pages not much happened. It was all scene setting and character building. Which isn't a bad thing.

I have also go back to Catch 22 by Joseph Heller, which is hailed as one of the best written comedy books ever. I have to say I found it book very dull and not that interesting. I'm only sticking with it because I hate giving up on a book.

Pick up our new (to us) rotovator on Sunday. I've been assured it works well, however the proof is in the rhubarb crumble.

I have most of our crop in raised beds this year, however I'm think of going straight into the ground for potatoes, onions and a few other things. The soil in Lincolnshire is very clay, but I'm assured is full of goodness.

And my banana plant is also unhappy

What's wrong with my apple tree?

Asparagus doing OK, only another 3 years to go

Not sure whats going on here. It certainly smells like cider. This is week 3

First attempt at cider

Whats the best sub £30 headphones, must be;

wireless
gym friendly

I'm thinking whippet because it ticks a lot of boxes. The only thing I'm struggling with is that my wife thinks a whippet won't be cuddly.

Great idea but wouldn't suit our life style. Both work full time. I can go home at lunch time but other than that it would be Mother in Law helping out.

I would like a whippet

It was so hot in here on Sunday. Repotted all the peppers and tomatoes.

Success! We have an office on our allotment site and they have some there. No mention of cost yet though.

I have had a look on ebay for used piping but not much about

I was putting a poly tunnel up this weekend and have seen lots of people using blue piping to brace the curve shape. Where are they getting this from? I've looked online and it seems expensive. Not the kind of money someone would spend on their allotment.

Length isn't such a big deal but as stated above you need to be able to pick the fruit and veg comfortably at arms length.

I put netting over mine to keep butterfly's off. So there are other things to consider.

Do it, its great fun.

In other news I won a poly tunnel on ebay the other day. I then collected a poly tunnel "cover". Someone (me) read the advert wrong so now I am building a frame for the poly tunnel out of wood.

Depending on the soil and what youre growing I think the no dig would work fine. Things like onions, carrots and artichokes seem to grow pretty much anywhere.

My wife has given us the go ahead to get a puppy. I have always had rescue dogs before. But the local rescue centre dicked us about when we adopted a greyhound (never again) Not the dogs fault I hasten to add, just not the right fit.

I want a norfolk terrier or a whippet, she wants a golden retriever or a Labrador. So need to find a happy medium.

I just use raised beds. The soil in Lincolnshire is full of clay and awful.