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Hi everyone
Just thought I'd pop in and say hi as I became the proud keeper of my first allotment (or should I say two) today.
Here's a couple of quick iPhone pics of my double plot.
I had a choice of two plots (both doubles for the princely sum of £40 per year). An empty plot that had been grown on recently and was freshly dug, but was completely bare and had no shed etc. Or this one which is securely fenced with two large buildings for pigeons and a couple of hen houses too. As you can see, it's all grass at the moment, so I am hoping I have made the right decision. My thinking is that the ground must be pretty good as the grass is nice and thick with nothing in the way of weeds... And I'd rather spend my time digging and preparing soil, than having to build sheds and repair fences.
The plan will be to hopefully cultivate one half this year, turn the pigeon buildings into a potting shed, store and general outhouse. Then perhaps look at getting some chickens in a year or so? Undecided, but nice to have the option.
Anyways, I'll leave the intro at that for now. I am a complete novice at this gardening lark so will probably be back with lots of questions once I've cleared the site. The initial jobs are to mark out some decent sized beds, slice off the turf to start a compost heap and then hopefully dig over in time to do some planting... Spuds, carrots, onions, french beans, strawberries, gooseberries, rhubarb, etc.
Obviously, if anyone has any thoughts or advice I'd be really greatful to hear.
Just thought I'd pop in and say hi as I became the proud keeper of my first allotment (or should I say two) today.
Here's a couple of quick iPhone pics of my double plot.
I had a choice of two plots (both doubles for the princely sum of £40 per year). An empty plot that had been grown on recently and was freshly dug, but was completely bare and had no shed etc. Or this one which is securely fenced with two large buildings for pigeons and a couple of hen houses too. As you can see, it's all grass at the moment, so I am hoping I have made the right decision. My thinking is that the ground must be pretty good as the grass is nice and thick with nothing in the way of weeds... And I'd rather spend my time digging and preparing soil, than having to build sheds and repair fences.
The plan will be to hopefully cultivate one half this year, turn the pigeon buildings into a potting shed, store and general outhouse. Then perhaps look at getting some chickens in a year or so? Undecided, but nice to have the option.
Anyways, I'll leave the intro at that for now. I am a complete novice at this gardening lark so will probably be back with lots of questions once I've cleared the site. The initial jobs are to mark out some decent sized beds, slice off the turf to start a compost heap and then hopefully dig over in time to do some planting... Spuds, carrots, onions, french beans, strawberries, gooseberries, rhubarb, etc.
Obviously, if anyone has any thoughts or advice I'd be really greatful to hear.
and welcome 
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