Neglected Plots

[alldigging]

10% untended can make some of the other 90% get a bit slack too. And then you have to pull everyone up.

I don't think leaving some people to 'waste their plots' is fair on those on the waiting list. I also think rules should be applied as fairly and evenly as possible.

Allotments are for growing food to feed a plot holder's family. Not exercise or fresh air alone. If people just want to dig then get them doing old people's gardens that need a good dig over.

[Thelma Sanders]

Ideally all plots would be worked and look perfect, but I certainly don't think that new people should stick their necks out to get the untidy ones cleared.

Allotments can be very unpleasant places if you make yourself unpopular, especially if you've only just started.

[Alison]

Ideally all plots would be worked and look perfect, but I certainly don't think that new people should stick their necks out to get the untidy ones cleared.

Allotments can be very unpleasant places if you make yourself unpopular, especially if you've only just started.

Totally agreed, especially as one persons idea of perfect is totally different to another's. I have read on here of people complaining of crops going to seed, on that basis they probably wouldn't like my seed saving beds, other people hate wildlife areas, I find mine is invaluable in attracting beneficial insects and animals which limit my pest problems. There are many other examples

[cheapskate chaz]

Whats a hoe?

Funny you should ask that! I heard THREE being used last friday!! talk about hoe...hoe...hoe..: