[fibilou]

nobbie, we were planning to hire a transit anway, husband stores all his tools at the allotment and we have a lot of stuff to move.

it was the only drawback to moving for me but the new house makes it worthwhile !! We've gone from a tiny back yard to large garden with lawn, patio, mature trees and an old veg plot where we will be keeping rabbits, hens and quail. And maybe bees next year

[Madame Cholet]

Goodluck with the move sounds exciting.

[Dantheman]

Hi fibilou, where a bouts is your new plot in eastboure?

[brokenglass]

Is this another question where the only person who can offer anything approaching a complete answer is the questioner themselves?   

[snowdrops]

Is this another question where the only person who can offer anything approaching a complete answer is the questioner themselves?

Quite often the op has the answer themselves,& is looking for confirmation that what they have thought of doing may be the same as others on here would do too.  Also they might, just might,  be posting a question to engage in conversation with like minded souls who they feel they can trust not to laugh or otherwise at them.

[Madame Cholet]

Is this another question where the only person who can offer anything approaching a complete answer is the questioner themselves?

Quite often the op has the answer themselves,& is looking for confirmation that what they have thought of doing may be the same as others on here would do too.  Also they might, just might,  be posting a question to engage in conversation with like minded souls who they feel they can trust not to laugh or otherwise at them.

very true Snowdrops

[brokenglass]

Point taken but why then argue with those who offer an opinion?

[New shoot]

Point taken but why then argue with those who offer an opinion?

I think as Snowdrops said, people sometimes just want confirmation that their thinking is along the same lines as other peoples or just to see what other views people have.  Different opinions can be very useful when you are making decisions.  They make you consider things you might not have otherwise, even if you then decide to go with your original idea 

[MickyB]

...... They will be getting a well kept lovely plot complete with very nice shed, huge fruit cage (large enough for two trees to sit comfortably within it) with raspberry supports in place, a greenhouse, a paved area, large raised beds already in place, paved pathways, several trees that we aren't moving, 6 rose bushes, a composting area and a huge mature strawberry bed with a mix of varieties and about 100 plants.

It sounds like you are leaving a lot of monetary value behind would leaving a few extra plants really matter that much? To offer an alternative perspective, why not leave it all behind save yourself the hassle of digging everything up and transporting it with the hope that it will survive and enjoy the fun and challenge of starting over and the give yourself the freedom to start again with a totally blank canvas? You would also be able to bask in the love from the new plot holders. 

[surbie100]

The things I'm most keen to move are the raspberries, the grape, the pear, fig & apple trees, the hinnamaki gooseberries and the jostaberry - basically the stuff that will be pricey to replace !

I would take a chance and move them then when they are all dormant. 

If you like them that much and they don't survive then you will be replacing, and it's pricey to do that. For me that would be reason enough to try with things that I like a lot.

Personally I would make sure that the plot that is being left isn't cratered with holes. We have rules about topsoil too, but I also would like to know that I've left mine in good shape for the next person.

If/when I move out of the area, I will be taking all that is feasible with me too.

[sunshineband]

It is an interesting point about 'removing' topsoil. I have never really thought about it before.

Seems strange  that we spend years building up the soil, importing quantities of soil itself, manure etc and then any soil forming a root ball of a plant being moved is then considered 'removing' soil.

Just to clarify, I am not saying it is OK to leave a plot a sea of craters everywhere. Whatever the original condition, it should be left neat and tidy by the exiting plot holder, surely?

Good luck with your new plot fibilou -- you are indeed fortunate to get one near your new house so soon.

[Manteiga]

Is there any risk in moving or spreading diseases (club root etc)? I guess for me it would depend on how ready the new plot was, worst thing would be to take them out when there was no new home instantly ready for them.

[Jake]

...... They will be getting a well kept lovely plot complete with very nice shed, huge fruit cage (large enough for two trees to sit comfortably within it) with raspberry supports in place, a greenhouse, a paved area, large raised beds already in place, paved pathways, several trees that we aren't moving, 6 rose bushes, a composting area and a huge mature strawberry bed with a mix of varieties and about 100 plants.

It sounds like you are leaving a lot of monetary value behind would leaving a few extra plants really matter that much? To offer an alternative perspective, why not leave it all behind save yourself the hassle of digging everything up and transporting it with the hope that it will survive and enjoy the fun and challenge of starting over and the give yourself the freedom to start again with a totally blank canvas? You would also be able to bask in the love from the new plot holders. 

It's a nice dilemma to have, what I'd worry about is the new tenants digging things up because they don't like them, have different ideas or just want to make the plot theirs.  I'd take as much as poss because it's highly likely the new tenants wouldn't appreciate them in the way you do.