...and the re-modelling of the plot is complete

Finally finished the re-modelling of my plot using old bricks and pea gravel. IMHO I think it looks great!

Removed bricks and replaced with pea gravel

Pea gravel top path now

Finished new ornamental entrance

Tidy bottom plot

Sweeping curve 

Sweeping curve again

Much neater

Easy access

Clematis arch

Aerial shot (I'm in an apple tree)

Aerial shot of 'the sweep'

And the remodelling continues...

Been busy remodelling the plot into something a little bit more aesthetically pleasing. Got last bottom plot to do tomorrow

New sweep path around carrot bin

Brick edges

New ornamental entrance

Clematis arch for ornamental entrance

Last bit to do - brick and gravel paths

Brick and gravel paths will neaten this bit up

Couldn't resist the urge to re-model

Went to Trentham Gardens and saw this allotment:

Allotment at Trentham Gardens

So, inspired by the design and working out I did have 30 ft x 30 ft currently available for remodelling - I did this:

My interpretation of the Trentham design (in brick)

New layout but using existing beds

Used pea shingle for paths

Not much re-modelling needed - just moving bricks

Some feature plants for decoration

Remodelling an old plot: how many bricks?

Been a very blustery day today with the odd shower, never-the-less I was on the plot at 09:30 and left at 15:00. I did get some warm sunny spells so it was not all bad, However, my main mission for the day was a physical workout shifting concrete, brick and soil in an effort to make a bit of wasted space usable. Now I thought there was a lot of materials to shift but when I started digging I got loads of bricks. Was tweeting all day, so check out the pile I got. I used these bricks for paths and edging.

Loads of bricks

Loads of concrete

Got most of it done, just needs a good levelling off, digging in some manure and the compost bin finishing off. Very please though! Back is a bit stiff so having a beer!

Take a look at the results - before:

Old small beds

Concrete paths

Not much growing space

And now after (not quite finished though!)

New slimline paths

A whole bed 

Compost bay on right to finish

Recycled bricks