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Got and Allotment? Or Want an Allotment? All Discussion here for what you can do and how to get one.

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  2. Webmaster
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    Advice on getting an allotment ......

    I didn't find the council helpful in linking me to an allotment, but what I did find was using your local councils website, they usually list all the surrounding allotment sites.Working from my...
    I didn't find the council helpful in linking me to an allotment, but what I did find was using your local councils website, they usually list all the surrounding allotment sites.Working from my own postcode, I then found the nearest and typed it into a search engine and luckily they had their...
    I didn't find the council helpful in linking me to an allotment, but what I did find was using your local councils website, they usually list all the surrounding allotment sites.Working from my own postcode, I then found the nearest and typed...
    I didn't find the council helpful in linking me to an allotment, but what I did find was using your local councils website, they usually list all the surrounding allotment sites.Working from my...
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  4. Webmaster
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    A lot of work to do.......

    Magic, thanks!
    Magic, thanks!
    Magic, thanks!
    Magic, thanks!
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  5. Jack McHammocklashing
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    JackMcH's Allotment

    Glad everything bar the Brassicas are doing well @Jack McHammocklashing . Just as well you have a good water supply, we haven't had 1 drop of rain since the 1st week in March:yikes: and I doubt you only...
    Glad everything bar the Brassicas are doing well @Jack McHammocklashing . Just as well you have a good water supply, we haven't had 1 drop of rain since the 1st week in March:yikes: and I doubt you only being about 10 miles away from me will be much different. It's so dry the grass has only been cut...
    Glad everything bar the Brassicas are doing well @Jack McHammocklashing . Just as well you have a good water supply, we haven't had 1 drop of rain since the 1st week in March:yikes: and I doubt you only being about 10 miles away from me will be much...
    Glad everything bar the Brassicas are doing well @Jack McHammocklashing . Just as well you have a good water supply, we haven't had 1 drop of rain since the 1st week in March:yikes: and I doubt you only...
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  6. clanless
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    Got this 2 weeks ago

    It never was my intention to grow veg down at the plot - it was always going to be more of a 'leisure' plot. I harvested some leeks from there a couple of days ago - I have to say - the shop...
    It never was my intention to grow veg down at the plot - it was always going to be more of a 'leisure' plot. I harvested some leeks from there a couple of days ago - I have to say - the shop bought leeks were better. Apologies to any allotmenteers out there :biggrin:.My garden is large enough to keep...
    It never was my intention to grow veg down at the plot - it was always going to be more of a 'leisure' plot. I harvested some leeks from there a couple of days ago - I have to say - the shop bought leeks were better. Apologies to any...
    It never was my intention to grow veg down at the plot - it was always going to be more of a 'leisure' plot. I harvested some leeks from there a couple of days ago - I have to say - the shop...
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  7. JWK
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    John's Allotment

    Levelling would make the fabric easier to walk on and pinning it down firmly also helps. I don't know whether you have a hose facility there but if it gets muddy it is easy to hose off. I've...
    Levelling would make the fabric easier to walk on and pinning it down firmly also helps. I don't know whether you have a hose facility there but if it gets muddy it is easy to hose off. I've been using it in my veg plot for at least 15 years and it makes things so much easier.I use it in...
    Levelling would make the fabric easier to walk on and pinning it down firmly also helps. I don't know whether you have a hose facility there but if it gets muddy it is easy to hose off. I've been using it in my veg plot for at least 15 years...
    Levelling would make the fabric easier to walk on and pinning it down firmly also helps. I don't know whether you have a hose facility there but if it gets muddy it is easy to hose off. I've...
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  8. Jungle Jane
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    My Allotment's Work In Progress

    Sorry to hear that Jane - but that's the good thing about allotments you can walk away from them :blue thumb:
    Sorry to hear that Jane - but that's the good thing about allotments you can walk away from them :blue thumb:
    Sorry to hear that Jane - but that's the good thing about allotments you can walk away from them :blue thumb:
    Sorry to hear that Jane - but that's the good thing about allotments you can walk away from them :blue thumb:
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  9. Linz
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    Linny's allotment

    Have been neglecting the plot last 2 months.. bleedin kids. So got stuck in on Sat.. took up boards and planted onions and garlic. Wayne wonder next to me has left, no more will I hear stories of...
    Have been neglecting the plot last 2 months.. bleedin kids. So got stuck in on Sat.. took up boards and planted onions and garlic. Wayne wonder next to me has left, no more will I hear stories of how he was in MI6 and also related to Princess Anne or how the IRA wanted to recruit him....sad...
    Have been neglecting the plot last 2 months.. bleedin kids. So got stuck in on Sat.. took up boards and planted onions and garlic. Wayne wonder next to me has left, no more will I hear stories of how he was in MI6 and also related to Princess...
    Have been neglecting the plot last 2 months.. bleedin kids. So got stuck in on Sat.. took up boards and planted onions and garlic. Wayne wonder next to me has left, no more will I hear stories of...
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  10. Helofadigger

    Bob & Hel's allotment

    But there is the challenge, taking somthing thats so over grown, and making it into somthing great, which i know you can:gnthb:.....and once the ones who said "NO WAY"...see what you have...
    But there is the challenge, taking somthing thats so over grown, and making it into somthing great, which i know you can:gnthb:.....and once the ones who said "NO WAY"...see what you have done:D.....they will be kicking themselves in the shorts that they said NO in the first place:rotfl:~~!!
    But there is the challenge, taking somthing thats so over grown, and making it into somthing great, which i know you can:gnthb:.....and once the ones who said "NO WAY"...see what you have done:D.....they will be kicking themselves in the shorts...
    But there is the challenge, taking somthing thats so over grown, and making it into somthing great, which i know you can:gnthb:.....and once the ones who said "NO WAY"...see what you have...
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  11. Simon Kirby
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    Newbury Allotment Dispute

    You tell 'im, Aesculus:thumbsup:
    You tell 'im, Aesculus:thumbsup:
    You tell 'im, Aesculus:thumbsup:
    You tell 'im, Aesculus:thumbsup:
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  12. THE MASTER

    THE MASTERS plot ,a new begining

    i neaver cheat :D lisa does weeding aswell :pand work a rotorvator. the wife is also getting involved, dam she was a fat ole cow . i aint joking the wife has helped out and has lost, at a...
    i neaver cheat :D lisa does weeding aswell :pand work a rotorvator. the wife is also getting involved, dam she was a fat ole cow . i aint joking the wife has helped out and has lost, at a guess some two stone since we got the lotty . that in itself is worth every penny and efort on the...
    i neaver cheat :D lisa does weeding aswell :pand work a rotorvator. the wife is also getting involved, dam she was a fat ole cow . i aint joking the wife has helped out and has lost, at a guess some two stone since we got the lotty . that in...
    i neaver cheat :D lisa does weeding aswell :pand work a rotorvator. the wife is also getting involved, dam she was a fat ole cow . i aint joking the wife has helped out and has lost, at a...
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  13. Jimb0b
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    My allotment progress

    Hello James, why don't you buy a small gazebo with sides to it mate if you have the room...we had a large blue one on our back for 5yrs and it was relaxing out of the heat :)Thanks for adding the...
    Hello James, why don't you buy a small gazebo with sides to it mate if you have the room...we had a large blue one on our back for 5yrs and it was relaxing out of the heat :)Thanks for adding the pic's as everything is maturing lovely...my hubby loves Asparagus but the trouble is it keeps you on...
    Hello James, why don't you buy a small gazebo with sides to it mate if you have the room...we had a large blue one on our back for 5yrs and it was relaxing out of the heat :)Thanks for adding the pic's as everything is maturing lovely...my hubby...
    Hello James, why don't you buy a small gazebo with sides to it mate if you have the room...we had a large blue one on our back for 5yrs and it was relaxing out of the heat :)Thanks for adding the...
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  14. Phil A

    Ziggys' Home Plot

    I was begining to think i'd run over a luck badger somewhere. Can't wait to get it sorted now, its been an eyesore all summer, couldn't touch anything in case they wanted to send an assessor...
    I was begining to think i'd run over a luck badger somewhere. Can't wait to get it sorted now, its been an eyesore all summer, couldn't touch anything in case they wanted to send an assessor round:DOH: Put a right dent in food production too, had a bit of stuff out of the plot but nothing...
    I was begining to think i'd run over a luck badger somewhere. Can't wait to get it sorted now, its been an eyesore all summer, couldn't touch anything in case they wanted to send an assessor round:DOH: Put a right dent in food production too,...
    I was begining to think i'd run over a luck badger somewhere. Can't wait to get it sorted now, its been an eyesore all summer, couldn't touch anything in case they wanted to send an assessor...
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  15. rosa

    Rosas New Allotment

    Hi Rosa, I'm glad your friend is no pushover- sounds a good mate to have. :thumb:I love the sheds/summerhouses and it will look lovely as you have so many ideas going on now :)Rosa when I...
    Hi Rosa, I'm glad your friend is no pushover- sounds a good mate to have. :thumb:I love the sheds/summerhouses and it will look lovely as you have so many ideas going on now :)Rosa when I met up with my "cyber friend" she took me round her allotment and around all the others to meet some...
    Hi Rosa, I'm glad your friend is no pushover- sounds a good mate to have. :thumb:I love the sheds/summerhouses and it will look lovely as you have so many ideas going on now :)Rosa when I met up with my "cyber friend" she took me round her...
    Hi Rosa, I'm glad your friend is no pushover- sounds a good mate to have. :thumb:I love the sheds/summerhouses and it will look lovely as you have so many ideas going on now :)Rosa when I...
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  16. Sarah Giles
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    The noob allotment adventures..

    Just a few updated piccies for today! The comfrey which has decided to show it's face and take over my carrot patch. So many weeds, so much digging...My nettle butt! Making nettle soup...
    Just a few updated piccies for today! The comfrey which has decided to show it's face and take over my carrot patch. So many weeds, so much digging...My nettle butt! Making nettle soup to fertilise everything. Looks like the comfrey will be joining it too!
    Just a few updated piccies for today! The comfrey which has decided to show it's face and take over my carrot patch. So many weeds, so much digging...My nettle butt! Making nettle soup to fertilise everything. Looks like the comfrey...
    Just a few updated piccies for today! The comfrey which has decided to show it's face and take over my carrot patch. So many weeds, so much digging...My nettle butt! Making nettle soup...
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  17. Jungle Jane

    Should I go for this plot?

    I believe that the Lasagna method is similar to what is known as the Permaculture Method. This is where there is to be as little interference with the natural way things grow. It involves no...
    I believe that the Lasagna method is similar to what is known as the Permaculture Method. This is where there is to be as little interference with the natural way things grow. It involves no digging and, supposedly, working with the natural way.It can be done but becomes labour intensive if...
    I believe that the Lasagna method is similar to what is known as the Permaculture Method. This is where there is to be as little interference with the natural way things grow. It involves no digging and, supposedly, working with the natural...
    I believe that the Lasagna method is similar to what is known as the Permaculture Method. This is where there is to be as little interference with the natural way things grow. It involves no...
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  18. catztail
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    my new plot

    Nice shed CT and nice choice of colour
    Nice shed CT and nice choice of colour
    Nice shed CT and nice choice of colour
    Nice shed CT and nice choice of colour
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  19. Steve R
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    Urgent legal advice needed

    This thread has been locked after a decision by all forum staff that nothing positive could be gained from allowing it to continue. - Aesculus (GC Moderator)
    This thread has been locked after a decision by all forum staff that nothing positive could be gained from allowing it to continue. - Aesculus (GC Moderator)
    This thread has been locked after a decision by all forum staff that nothing positive could be gained from allowing it to continue. - Aesculus (GC Moderator)
    This thread has been locked after a decision by all forum staff that nothing positive could be gained from allowing it to continue. - Aesculus (GC Moderator)
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  20. IceColdRum
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    [Pic Heavy] Just been offered an Allotment :)

    Sweetcorn is coming along nicely as are the sunflowers I sowed.
    Sweetcorn is coming along nicely as are the sunflowers I sowed.
    Sweetcorn is coming along nicely as are the sunflowers I sowed.
    Sweetcorn is coming along nicely as are the sunflowers I sowed.
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  21. MrsTea
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    Mrs Tea's Allotment

    Short update on the garden :)Three cucumber plants are growing happily, and have a new neighbour: sweet peas.My tomatoes are doing really well, so do most of the kohlrabi plants. The brussel...
    Short update on the garden :)Three cucumber plants are growing happily, and have a new neighbour: sweet peas.My tomatoes are doing really well, so do most of the kohlrabi plants. The brussel sprouts love their new home and grow very well, too!My husband's chilis love their greenhouse...
    Short update on the garden :)Three cucumber plants are growing happily, and have a new neighbour: sweet peas.My tomatoes are doing really well, so do most of the kohlrabi plants. The brussel sprouts love their new home and grow very well,...
    Short update on the garden :)Three cucumber plants are growing happily, and have a new neighbour: sweet peas.My tomatoes are doing really well, so do most of the kohlrabi plants. The brussel...
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  22. Kandy

    Kandy's Allotment Plots {30pole}

    Hi Kandy, How are you doing? Loooong time no see :)
    Hi Kandy, How are you doing? Loooong time no see :)
    Hi Kandy, How are you doing? Loooong time no see :)
    Hi Kandy, How are you doing? Loooong time no see :)
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  23. chitting kaz
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    busy busy busy

    Brilliant job done Kaz:yes::thumbsup:
    Brilliant job done Kaz:yes::thumbsup:
    Brilliant job done Kaz:yes::thumbsup:
    Brilliant job done Kaz:yes::thumbsup:
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