[Tugster]

Growers are so welcoming.

As a fairly new allotment holder I have been overwhelmed by the friendliness and helpfulness of the seasoned growers. When I started my plot on the Waterfurlong site last October it was great to see how other allotment holders would come and say hello. I never have to go far for any advice, even the odd plants and seeds have come my way. This is not just a means to an end, this is a lifestyle. The slow pace, peace and tranquillity makes the Waterfurlong allotments a haven from the busy life of kids, school runs, shopping and general grumpiness of the outside world.
Anyone thinking of taking up the allotment life should look at it from a different angle. It's not just a place to grow all your fruit and veg. It's a place to sit and read a book, have a chat, have a drink on an old deck chair or even do some gardening.

[Jen]

it's soooo true, it's not just about growing veg,
it's life enhancing, trouble is my none lottie friends
look at me with a worried frown, can't understand what
the attraction is...poor things!!  but their very glad of spare
veg  :roll: