One of my very own!!

[Tori]

I have just been offered an allotment!! Yipee!! - Letter came in he post today and I only put my name on the list in August - I was told it was a 3 year wait!

Been down to see it this morning a bit overgrown but only with grass - and the outlines of a few beds still there! Not too big either as I don't want to be too ambicious to start with! 100 sq meters

And its on my way to work!

I'm so excited

[kiwirach]

congrats.....its such fun, and a good time of the year to get it.....you'll have plenty of time to have it ship shape for the start of the growing season!.

[Tori]

Thank you!
I'm just planning it all out in my head now! I will need to get a small shed/somewhere to put the tools.

What are the essential items every lottie needs? (aside from the veg!)

[kiwirach]

i dont have much yet....only been at it 6months myself......i use my fork and small fork and trowel the most...i borrow my neighbours wheelbarrow when i need it and dont have a shed yet....me car is me shed!!.

get yourself a compost bin up and running at the begining.....compost those weeds plus whatever you bring from home. i made one from pallets recently.

[Tori]

I've got a darlek type compost bin in the back garden so I'll start off with that! I think I may invest in a tarpaulin for the boot of my car . . . . .

[Two_Sheds]

sounds ideal!
an early Xmas present. You can get it in good shape for the spring.

[KTM250]

I've got a darlek type compost bin in the back garden so I'll start off with that! I think I may invest in a tarpaulin for the boot of my car . . . . .

A good idea for the back of the car is one of those sacks that you get stone / sand delivered in from builders merchants

[Nicos]

I'm really pleased for you!!!!

Fantastic news

...don't worry about the car...it'll soon look like a mobile shed on wheels!! ( well..if mine's anything to go by!!!)

[elizajay]

If you want a 2nd compost bin try recyclenow.com and put in your postcode to see what is on offer in your area.

[kiwirach]

...don't worry about the car...it'll soon look like a mobile shed on wheels!! ( well..if mine's anything to go by!!!)

and mine!!

[Tori]

Car is a bit of a mess anyway if I'm honest! I still fancy having a shed on site though. I am looking online for cheapest options. I am determined not to spend much. Having this allotment is all about saving money!

[Nicos]

Having this allotment is all about saving money!

Ah ha!!!....eventually!

[Tori]

car's gonna get dirty

[kiwirach]

tori, keep an eye out on your local freecycle.....i've seen sheds come up on mine, but they very quickly, so i always loose out. i've also seen pallets(in reference to your other thread), and i picked up a dallek type compost bin a couple of weeks ago

[Tori]

thank you I have joined but no luck so far!!