new plot finished being weeded etc, phew

I was given a second plot before Christmas which, fortunately, joins right onto my existing plot, going from 11 rods to 18 rods which eases things up somewhat space-wise.

As seems to be the case with some of the becoming-vacant plots on our site (and a previous site I belonged to up north) the previous tenant did almost nothing for a year and a half and our committee merely suggested he get things sorted rather than became pro-active.  So there was a lot to clear. Now with the help of a couple of friends (to whom I have allocated space on the plot for things they want to grow), it is finally cleared - and a mountain of weeds to burn. What a great feeling, too - I feel like celebrating - but boy it is annoying that committees let things get to such a bad state. A few months or so I can understand, and if folk have issues but 18 months....

Next week's task - help a new couple clear up their plot from the previous tenant. But I don't mind - it is quite theraputic when there are several of you.

What a great sense of achievment - and community! My neigbour helped me clear a plot that had not been cultivated for a good 5 yrs, so i know how valuble that help will be to the new couple! my neighbour dug out 5 or 6 tree stups for me.... for a start!
 

still trying to get my half plot dug, car is in for a new exhaust manifold this week, so despite having a week off its too far to get to the plot with my tools.
Grendel

I still haven't decided whether I am fortunate or not to have a large enough garden to be able to set aside a large plot as a veg garden.
I have the advantage of being able to pop out and potter when I have a few minutes spare; I don't have to carry all my tools back and forth or worry about thefts; I have a great water supply as I collect all the rain water from every roof; (the sheds, greenhouses and house) and it's great for being able to rush out half way through cooking to grab some extras.
But I still feel I miss out by not having an allotment. 
There is no one there to share my joy and pain and no sense of community and there was no one to help dig it when I turned it from orchard to veg garden, other than hubbie.
At least my chickens stand outside the gate and cluck in a friendly manner (even if it is because they want to be let in)!!!

Well done for all the hard work on clearing the allotment and enjoy every minute of it.