New Allotment Holder...

[Jo's Plot]

Hi All

My name is Joanne, I have just recently got an allotment in Jan 2011, it is a allotment site that has been not used by council for approx 6 years, so you can imagine how over grown it was, we (me and hubby) have got a few things planted but the main battle is the weeds.. think I am going to be battling with them in 10years time... but looking forward to all the proceeds, not enjoying the back ache!! but loving it and look forward to some advice from you all.

Cheers Jo :-)

[Bren In Pots]

Hello and welcome to the vine Jo.

[Florence Fennel]

Hello and a very warm welcome to the Vine

[Jelliebabe]

Hi Jo! How exciting! Me and my brother got our allotment in Jan too! However ours has been worked until last summer so not in a bad state

Keep at it and more importantly keep posting here for lots and lots of FAB advice!

[binley100]

hi jo and welcome..........clear a bed ata time and get it planted so you can see some reward for your efforts

[SawPaw]

Hi

Welcome to the vine. It really is a place for good advice and many friendly people who will always help you out.
Good luck with the new plot, you will enjoy it, I know I enjoy mine. It's my little haven and I can get lost for hours down there, especially in the summer. As others have said, clear a little at a time and then plant.

[Glutton4...]

Hi, and a big warm welcome to the madhouse, from me, too!

[Florian]

Welcome and congratulations on your lottie!

[Germinater]

I'm waitingfor mine still but have been told should be soon as they are opening up old dissuade allotments .so i will be in the Same boat as you probably bt that's half the joy .taking a messy bit of stub land and turnig it into a productive fruitfull strip of land that will feed my family and give my children fun and education about good food...can you ask for more???? Should you ask for more???

[chris]

Welcome Jo! Plenty of folk from the vine up your way, I'd rope 'em in

[Headfry]

Hi Jo, welcome to the vine - enjoy you time with us, they are a great and very,very helpful crowd!