[finty22]

Hi,
I get access to my allotment this weekend, and dont know where to start. I know what I want to grow and have a very willing hubbie (who thinks he knows a lot!!) and would be interested in any "to do" lists that anyone would like to offer me!!
Thanks
Mel

[BobandJack]

It kind of depends what state it's in really.  If it's head high with weeds try & strim everything down so you can see what you've got - that will take you a while & you can spend lots of time sitting around drinking tea from a flask & eating biscuits whilst having "strategic planning breaks".  I'm sure someone will be around just now with more helpful & constructive suggestions.....

[Yorkie]

Congrats Finty22 

First of all, read this article from the Info pages on clearing a plot:

http://www.allotment-garden.org/articles/Clearing_a_New_Allotment.php

Then, look at this article on planning a plot:

http://www.allotment-garden.org/articles/Planning_the_Plot.php

And after that, have a look at the monthly articles

http://www.allotment-garden.org/garden_month.php

But, most of all, grow what you want, take a bit at a time, make sure you've got something planted soonish so that you get something to crop whilst you're toiling away - and ENJOY YOURSELF 

Also, take lots of before / during / after pics - not just 'cos we're nosy but because it's great to look back on what you've achieved.

[DavidT]

Don`t try and do it all at once or you will soon get fed up.

[andreadon]

Also, take lots of before / during / after pics - not just 'cos we're nosy but because it's great to look back on what you've achieved.

but mostly because we're nosy!