Hello from co durham

[Cecily]

Hi everyone, I'm cecily, a new allotment owner. I took on a very overgrown allotment, as I have only got a small front garden that's north facing and not suitable for veggies. I have grown things like salad and potatoes in bags on a patio before, but I have never taken something so big on.

I have cleared all of it of the 7ft vegetation, and have dug over two beds to plant in so far. Two thirds will just be garden/play area for the children, but that needs going through with a fine tooth comb to get rid of all the glass and metal that are lurking!

I will be looking for growing tips, as I have only grown simple easy things before!

[cariann88]

Hello Cecily and welcome to the vine

[Lumpy]

Hello Cecily - Welcome to the vine. Your lottie is going to be a wonderful place for you and the kids to play and learn together. Well done for clearing the forest!

[Bigmallly]

Hello Cecily & welcome to the jungle. Check out your rules as I would think a larger proportion may have to be used for cultivation.

[Guest]

Hi and welcome to the vine. Grats on your lottie. There is loads of great info on the vine and don't be afraid to ask, everyone is friendly

[Cecily]

Hello Cecily & welcome to the jungle. Check out your rules as I would think a larger proportion may have to be used for cultivation.

They aren't bothered as long as it is tidy. The allotments are so big that most of them have a large proportion covered with plastic to stop the weeds, but have been like that for years. The only rules are to seek permission before putting up sheds, no livestock are allowed, and it has to be tidy. Thanks for the tip though

[Verinda]

Hello Cecily, welcome to the forum

[Glutton4...]

Hello, and welcome to the Madhouse!

[Bren In Pots]

Hello and welcome to the vine Cecily

[Jay-ell]

Hi Cicely

Welcombe to the vone.

[veggiechicken]

Hello Cecily and a big welcome from me too
If you're leaving a large part of the plot as play area, make sure that the weeds don't come back there as they may spread back into your cleared beds.
Any questions, just ask,...........we lurve questions

[Knight of Albion]

A very warm welcome to the forum, dear Cecily.

[NatalieCooke]

Hello and welcome!

[Nicos]

Hi there- and Welcome to the Vine!

[Greenleaves]

Welcome to the vine, enjoy the benefits of the advice and humour, why not make a little planting area for the kiddies in their bit......never to young to start