Newbie from Essex

[Shedgirl]

Hi everyone
I've just joined the forum and we were lucky to get a plot 20m x 8m last October. So far have replaced some of the structure - shed, composters etc and are now starting to cultivate the plot. Unfortunately it is very heavy clay and quite low on a site near a river so with all the rain and the high groundwater levels, the plot has been extremely wet over the winter. Seems like a huge challenge, but am looking forward to picking up lots of tips and advice from some seasoned plotters!

[Ninetrees]

Welcome!

[Glutton4...]

Hello, and welcome to the Madhouse!

[Bren In Pots]

Hello and welcome to the vine Shedgirl

[Nicos]

Hi there...and a big welcome from me too!

[Bigmallly]

Hello & welcome to the vine, you'll not be short of water in the summer than?..........

[veggiechicken]

Hello and welcome. Pull up a chair and make yourself at home

[PyreneesPlot]

Hello and welcome from water logged French clay.

[bearded bloke]

Hello & welcome

[Martin H]

Hello and welcome from another Essex allotmenteer!

[Tripmeup]

Hello and welcome from me too

[Knight of Albion]

A very warm welcome to the forum.

[bearded bloke]

Hello & welcome

[LillyRoseGarden]

Welcome to the vine!
I am close to Essex too and go that direction often (Chelmsford, Witham, Wickford, Dagenham)
If the soil is heavy, I would go for raised beds as majority of edible plants need good drainage and they are easier to maintain.

[Florence Fennel]

Hello and a very warm welcome to the Vine