I first applied to have an allotment 2 years ago and have been on the waiting list since so was very happy and surprised to receive an email with an offer having forgot all about it! Having been unable to view the plot prior to signing the tenancy I wasn't actually sure what I had paid my £56 for so went to view the plot with anxiousness and excitement.
Viewing the plot I was surprised at how let go it was, it must not have been tended for a long time, I have inherited a dilapidated tin shed which I expect has it's fair share of spiders hiding in amongst the odd collection of items in there. As you can see the plot is also on quite a slope so has been stepped into 3 beds. The 3 levels have 3 smaller raised beds greatly reducing the amount of workable space so I plan on taking these out, digging the whole bed over on each step leaving a 2 spade width path for access.
I plan to eventually use all 3 tiers but will begin focusing on one tier at a time working from the top down, I plan to use companion planting and encourage beneficial insects so will carefully choose which veg, companion flowers and herbs will be gown. I want my allotment to reflect my values so aim to encourage wildlife to hunt predators, be sustainable, choose environmentally friendly ways of working and have an element of pretty.
Other aims for the plot
- dispose of the tin wreck
- look into homemade pallet shed/store
- create a plot pond
- frog & nature homes
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| My plot looking a bit sorry for it's self |
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| Tumble and I begin work digging over the first bed |
