NEW Allotment plot - take 2.

New topic but following on from this old one (http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/now-have-allotment-t26417.html) where I was working a quite run-down and mixed up plot...okay some would call it a mess! The deal with this plot was that I was "looking after" it for someone with a bad back, on the proviso that in a couple of years time he would sign it over to me. I realise a coouple of you are thinking "Oh yeah..sign it over...more like...dig it over and have it taken off you Steve" But this guy was good for his word and has already signed over one plot in this fashion..hence why the couple of years wait to sign this one to me.

But I took this one because I needed a plot, and none where available and due to a waiting list of 12, it would be a long time to wait to get one.

But, the Parish council had a major problem, the clerk and allotment officer did not even live in our village and I have struggled to find anyone who likes her...seems she has been on her own little "power trip". To cut a long story short, all of the parish council have resigned over the last two months, a new one elected..new clerk/allotment officer who has worked swiftly on reclaiming unused plots and sifting through the waiting list of only four. One or two plots where truly massive and one has been given to me.

Its much better in that access is straight from the carpark so Anne in her wheelchair will have much easier access and it has not been dug before...its essentially virgin ground measuring 50 x 60 ft.


Grey line depicts where rear fence will lie.



I've highlighted the canes here that depict the rear fence



Its a little late for this year but a couple of smallish beds will be dug this week to get some plants in that I have here at home....that where destined for the other plot. I can then spend the time untill next spring...getting the whole thing ready for planting!

Cost is £30 per year.

Steve...

 

oh my - thats a lot of work but will be very rewarding!!

good luck in your venture

loopy

 

Well done Steve in securing another piece of land:thmb:You will be amazed at how quickly you will fill this new space especially if you intend growing more fruit trees and it is nice that Anne will be able to access this new plot in her wheelchair.:gnthb:

Good luck and keep us posted as to how it goes and it is good value for the size of plot you have there.

 

Great space Steve.

 

Just received my rent notice and official offer of the plot in writing...the rent is cheaper than first thought....its now £20.

One of the guys down there also has a tractor rotivator which he has offered its use of to me to turn it over.

Steve...