Hi everyone.
I am so excited to get my first allotment plot
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On a whim, I wrote to ask if I could put my name down on the waiting list, fully expecting to be in my old age before getting one and couldn't beleive it when they phoned to say there was one available now. Actually there were three available, a choice of plots no less
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I went yesterday to have a look and have bagged myself a great plot, in a good position, surrounded by others that are all well looked after.
I measured it out and it's about 36 feet by 41 feet, so a half plot I think. It was worked on last year so although there are some surface weeds and a few clumps of grass to deal with when it dries out, I don't think it will take too long to knock into shape.
I met two lovely old fellas that have been there since the sixties. They were so friendly and helpful and one of them has a plot next door but one to mine. I'm sure he will be a wealth of information and stories.
He was telling me how he gives most of his produce away and donates it to the local care homes. How lovely
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While I was being shown the three plots available we walked through some terribly boggy areas, with some plots lower down the site being completely swamped. Such a shame to see, I wonder how long it will be before they can work on them again?
My plot is at the top so although it's wet at the moment it's not too bad. I cant wait for the better weather and to make a start with the digging.
I have a plan to make it cottage garden style so not sure how well this will go down with the regulars who all seem to have adopted the more traditional straight rows on their plots. I'd like to have a mix of veg and flowers so lots of companion planting. I'l be using wigwams to grow my beans just because I think they look nice
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I'll start a diary on here once I get going as yours have all been such a great source of inspiration and I look forward to seeing your comments on my progress.