Had to post as I'm so excited. Been on an allotment waiting list for over a year and whilst things are moving on the campaign for more allotments in Dublin, I was still having to put up with my balcony garden as there was no allotment on the horizon for me
Anyhow I had noticed a narrow long strip of land at the back of my apartment complex. Decided to contact the apartment management company and ask them would they mind if I planted some veg there. They thought it was a good idea and they gave me the thumbs up today
It is on a slight incline and has some small trees/shrubs planted in it for the last 4 years. It is backed by a very high old stone wall . The advantage is that it has a ready supply of water and is only accessed by a locked gate from the apartment complex carpark. I have a feeling I will be joined by some others when the word gets out, but so far I am keeping quiet, as I want to choose my spot first
I was given my key this evening and will go down to have a look at the site in the morning. I have a feeling that the soil is poor so will be really looking for tips to how I should start to prepare a small plot for next Spring!
Will try and post a photo tomorrow.
Anyhow I had noticed a narrow long strip of land at the back of my apartment complex. Decided to contact the apartment management company and ask them would they mind if I planted some veg there. They thought it was a good idea and they gave me the thumbs up today
It is on a slight incline and has some small trees/shrubs planted in it for the last 4 years. It is backed by a very high old stone wall . The advantage is that it has a ready supply of water and is only accessed by a locked gate from the apartment complex carpark. I have a feeling I will be joined by some others when the word gets out, but so far I am keeping quiet, as I want to choose my spot first
I was given my key this evening and will go down to have a look at the site in the morning. I have a feeling that the soil is poor so will be really looking for tips to how I should start to prepare a small plot for next Spring!
Will try and post a photo tomorrow.
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