We started a half plot (again) nine years ago, and it really was a dump! It took ages to clean up, but with the first sowings, came the wandering eye, and an even worse full plot next door became a reality, even though it was in a dreadful condition!
Once that was done after several months, we thought we had enough, and then gave up the small plot, but only last year, we thought we'd try another half-plot, which was the worst of the lot in the whole village - and we knew the history of it...
Upshot?
Decided not to take the new half-plot- it really was a nightmare for two late-middle-aged gentlefolk and as we'd met some keen younger members who were desperate to start, we gave them a share of our own full plot, and have now given up the whole lot to them!
Now, work out the thought process on all that...
I just want to concentrate on small schemes in our packed garden at home, which really was getting neglected, and the mini-projects are now taking up all my time, plus some!
So my answer to your question, is 1) yes, 2) maybe, 3) possibly, 4) no, 5) you're joking, 6) goferit...
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