You have requested some pictures, so here we go....
Pic 1, This is the site we selected, and the picture shows the extent of overgrowth. Over 1m high and not been touched for several years. Pic 2, Before we agreed things with the farmer, we had to clear the ground so we could establish how many plots we could get on the land. Pic 3, We managed to get 11 plots of various sizes 1 to 4 rods and all getting at least 6 hours of sunlight on a min of half of each plot. Pic 4, The farmer helped us trim over hanging branches which created a rather large wood pile 3m square! Pic 5, A case of being in the right place at the right time, resulted with a kind donation of a 6 x 3m polytunnel which all allotmenteers will benefit from. We would like this to be a communal project, where we all help each other. We have more pics to share with you and will do soon, but for now I will tell you briefly about the Sensory garden which will be incorporated within the allotment. See pic 11, Probably hard to make it out from the photo, but there are 2 nice size plots of land within the enclosure we are converting into sensory (wellbeing gardens) for members of our parish to come to and enjoy the beautiful countryside that we are within. We will expand on this as the project develops. Also, the nature haven which is intended for an area of woodland adjoining the allotment…. All in the future!
Enjoy.....