It all started when Will's parents mentioned to us that they were some private allotments for rent at the top of our town. They gave us the phone number to contact the landlord. I called them and we now have been the proud tenants of 250sqm of land since the 20th April 2011.
The plot we've been allocated is a brand new plot so we're starting from scratch. We were a bit hesitant at first because a new plot means a LOT of work! However it has been ploughed by the farmer who owns it, so it makes it a little bit easier for us to start. And it has been easier indeed, even if we have to dig it all again to remove the perennial weeds, which are mainly broad dock leaves (I know good luck to us). The soil is sandy and free draining, so spuds and carrots should thrive there, we'll see.
After 2 weeks of work, a couple of bank holidays and a royal wedding, we're getting there. This blog, is, you may have guessed it by now, about our allotment experience from a blank canevas to what we hope will be an enjoyable experience in to growing our own...
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