Waiting Lists

[NOG]

We have about 20 now on the waiting list, so have been clearing out odd scrapps of land to make 1/2 plots and letting stuff that hasn't been used in years.

If we get a new plot we start at the top of the list and work down its funny that some people will pass on a plot in the hope of somethin better where some one else will snap it up unseen,

[rustylady]

I think if you're really keen to get an allotment you will take more or less anything, even if it needs clearing. If you're going to be fussy and wait for the perfect one you may have a very long wait. I think enthusiastic gardeners are prepared to work and make their plot good

[Mrs Dobby]

Yep, have to agree RL! We snapped up the first plot we were offered, even tho it was 8' deep in weeds! Has taken 6 months of hard work to get it ready for growing, but wouldnt swap it, even if we were offered one that was imaculate!

[shirlthegirl43]

I guess I have to say it might also depend on people's circumstances and abilities. I was offered a plot last summer but it didn't look like anyone had ever cultivated it. It was on a slope, no services provided, and had loads of steps down to it.

I turned it down because I was looking for a plot to encourage me outdoors to help my ME, I physically couldn't possibly have done the really heavy work needed to get that plot in order, I couldn't even get down the steps. Instead I dug up some of our lawn and built a raised bed. Also killed off a bunch of brambles where I have always wanted a veg plot (still digging the roots out slowly) so maybe it was for the best that the plot I got offered was so bad.

[ChrisB]

Personlally I would definitely take anything offered, but live in hope that it won't be too bad when and if it ever happens.

[Earthbabe]

When we viewed our first it was well cultivated and looked great. By the time we were able to take it on at the start of the new lease year it was well overgrown although we did get 2 goosegogs and some leeks and beetroot. The first one had been uncultivated for a couple of years and had dead corn stalks and leeks that had gone to seed on it but at least we had seen it at it's worst. That is now the better looking plot.

Funny how things go.

[phil the shed]

i agree about taking what plot you can manage.
my first had a rickety 30feet by 10 feet greenhouse but 12 months on the repair work holds it together, but as a plot holder you have better rankings in the society and was offered the plot next door to make sure it was continued to be cultivated. could i say no not on your lidl growbag (89p) could i.