first steps to an allotment

[Berti]

yes, you read that right.........
this morning I had an appointment at the place where the allotments are, fifteen minutes walk from here.
real nice guy, about my age showed me round and I asked questions.
they had three allotments available right now, most are 100 square metres.

I am seriously considering it, there is a membership which is only 25 euros a year and you get your own key for the shed (shared) where some basic tools are.
Have asked about help for the heavy digging stuff and was told that can be arranged, also was told that won't be much use starting this year as it is too late to sow/ plant most things. The allotments are not delivered readily dug.

He will send me more info and I will make my mind up.
Meanwhile stick my nose in the square foot gardening book again and refresh my knowledge.

SOOOOOOOOO :)
Berti

[Bluemoon]

Oh, Berti. You'll love it. And if they're even going to help with the digging........ Let us know what you decide.

[marshlander]

Would be good to get your hands on the plot this autumn so you can get the beds laid out and double dug. Or even just to cover up areas to kill the turf.

[pumpy]

Hi Berti, don't know about you, but i find the digging hard work,but very therapeutic in a wierd sort of way. Yes, you're probably too late for most stuff this season (altho' you could plant the winter greens,etc) but think how much time you have to plan for next season!

[Flo]

Can you get a few cash crops such as lettuce, spring onions and radish in quickly so that you get a few bits off a corner while you are digging over and manuring, starting off a compost heap, building fruit and herb beds? Some things like to be put in to get their feet down over the winter (rhubarb, garlic).