What's the correct etiquette to use here?

[The Cobra]

I have recently taken over a large sized allotment plot. Someone else had just taken over the next door plot at roughly the same time. Anyway, this plot used to be one huge plot, and is now split into 2. I was waiting a few weeks for my new neighbour to come down and put in their own entrance, as there was only 1 (mine) and they were using this for access. The other day I go down to my plot and the whole family it seems were there, and they had indeed created their own entrance. My question is this. They have marked the boundary for the fence to run the whole way down the plots. They have already errected 2 sections of fencing that look really good to be fair. Should I allow them to fence the full way - as they obviously want it fenced off now. Or should I offer to fence half the way. Or - should I offer a bit of money for them doing it all??? I don't want to get off on the wrong foot with my new neighbours, but I'm also happy to let them do the whole fence (obviously lol)

[Bigmallly]

If you are happy for the fence to be put up & is all above board then I would ignore them for the time being & let them get on with it............

[Yorkistransplant]

I personal, I would offer a hand, just to show you are happy for the fence by up.


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[alldigging]

I don't get all this fencing of allotments... doesn't it make shade?

Whilst I know the boundaries on our site are very blurry I don't think fences are an answer.

[Martin H]

Personally I don't like fencing on allotments, I like to be able to nose around as much as I want and I'm happy for others to examine my own work. It's all part of the fun. There are no fences on our allotments except for the security fencing on the boundary.

But assuming fences are the done thing where you are, I agree with Yorkistransplant: ask if they need any help with putting it up but don't mention money unless they come out straight and ask you for some.

[Bill HH]

If you're talking about ettiquette it might have been nice if they had consulted you in the first place. I would let them get on with it. Maybe in the future you can make a friendly gesture of some courgettes. The main thing about boundaries is that it is in the right place to start with and that it isnt shading your patch..

[The Cobra]

Thanks for all the replies guys. I can see both pro's and con's in terms of the fence.

Especially happy with your reply Bill! Think thats the way I was thinking also pal. I don't think it will impede my growing patches so much, and I do quite like the idea of being segregated from the next plot. But the fact that they've gone ahead and done it anyway, makes me think I should let them do it all

[veggiechicken]

Do you have a fence on the other side of your plot?
Just wondered!!

[alldigging]

Can we have a picture of the fence? Just so I'm not over-imagining it.

[bearded bloke]

Turn up just as they put up the last section with some beer & wine,then put the fence to good use,lean on it & have a convivial chat & drink with them

[The Cobra]

Can we have a picture of the fence? Just so I'm not over-imagining it.

I'll try and get one on later mate

[The Cobra]

Do you have a fence on the other side of your plot?
Just wondered!!

lol yes there is a fence on the other side. Not as good as this one though!!

[rustylady]

I quite like low fences on allotments. They provide a bit of a windbreak (important here in East Anglia), and can also support fruit like raspberries.

[The Idiot Gardener]

I think if they didn't talk to you first, they're quite obviously overjoyed to pay for the whole thing, and do all the work.

Let them get on with it!

[The Cobra]

I'm glad there are more people out there who think like me!! Thought I was on my own, and was being unreasonable