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Title: new allotment in kent
Post by: homegrown on February 28, 2016, 09:47

hi all been a member for a while now but just been offered my first plot
first i was offered a half plot but it needed alot of work and i found.out yeaterday morning another person was leaving a lovely 3/4 plot with a shed and raised beds. looks really.nice just awaiting.the call to confirm its mine.
he was happy to let me have it.
cant wait to get going now
it will save me.some.work and time seeing as i work full time
the plots.in gillingham

anyway pics to follow
some growing tips will be helpfull iv grown potatoes before and a few other bits
thanks Dave

Title: Re: new allotment in kent
Post by: snowdrops on February 28, 2016, 15:04

Ooh lucky you & if it's in such a good state you will soon fill that extra 1/4 of a plot instead of ground prep on the other, just keep the hoe going. I once read hoe for the first & last 15 mins of each plot visit & you'll never have weeds. I'm still working on that.

Title: Re: new allotment in kent
Post by: Yorkie on February 29, 2016, 22:28

Congratulations on your new plot!  :D

Title: Re: new allotment in kent
Post by: homegrown on March 02, 2016, 13:07

Thanks found out last nite I got the plot :)
Iv got a shed and a small built lockup included.

Title: Re: new allotment in kent
Post by: Fairy Plotmother on March 02, 2016, 13:51

Best of luck Dave!

Title: Re: new allotment in kent
Post by: Plotmaster on March 02, 2016, 14:24

Well Done Dave  :)

Title: Re: new allotment in kent
Post by: snowdrops on March 02, 2016, 17:29

Brilliant but we need photo evidence😅