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Might be able to have ½ an allotment plot, a friend who I work with says her dad has an allotment and he’s not been too well over the past few years, and she wondered if I would like to share and help her dad on his allotment. Oh boy that’s made my day, going to see her dad tomorrow afternoon to have a look at the plot and a chat with him ,so fingers crossed I meet up to his standards of gardening and he’s happy for me to join his plot & help him.

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i bet you wont sleep tonight being that excited

Just make sure he doesn't want to control what you grow and how you do it on your half!! You are looking to be the owner of half a plot, not the servant of the owner of the whole plot. Having put that warning in, I hope it goes well and you both enjoy sharing the plot.

hope it goes ok for you and you can sort something out, he'll be lucky to have you as a lottie sharer

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Oh yes I’m so excited and can't wait to find out more about it, I did call to look at the allotments today but not sure which plot, they looked ok, some were fantastic.

No worries rusty lady I’m not gonna be a servant will ask loads of questions and find out more tomorrow.

Oh thanks Hans mum, hope you had a lovely day off

Yep snake I’m so excited, and think l should sleep going out tonight with some work mates

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Before you get too excited, Sub-letting is not allowed on most allotments so if the committee find out you and he could be off.

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The allotment plot is about 250 square metres, and Mr Jackson is finding it very hard to get back into doing the heavy work due to been ill the past 15 month’s.
He explained there is going to be a lot of hard heavy work involved the allotment must be kept clean and maintained in a good state of cultivation, and if I would like to help him get the plot up and running again he would be very grateful.

The plot is overgrown with long grass and weeds doesn’t really look too bad a job but it’s not till you start that you realize its more then you thought.
It’s all down to me now just need to think it through and let him know.
I have just spent 5 months doing my back garden over to make a veggie plot and now it’s all ready.
I work full time unsociable hours so will I be able to make time for my own garden and help on the allotment!!

I really don’t know what to do, I’m excited at his offer.

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just take some time to think it over, its a big commitment and you dont want to let him down but if its what you really want make sure as NOG says your hard work wont be for nothing.
& yes i had a fab day off at the lottie, thanks

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Been turning over in my mind all day at work, gonna give it great thought and then let him know, just do a pro & con list.

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There's no need to sub let it I'm sure the plot could be let to two people - we used to do this on our site then when Mr J "retires" you get to take over it all .... Now that IS something to think about!

As to clearing it, if he's not too fussed you can soon get the weeds down - Roundup. Then I'm sure there will be someone with a rotavator that will turn it over for you for a few quid and Bob's your uncle and Fanny's a rude word. If you're growing at home as well I suggest you grow stuff on the lottie that can stand and you grow the stuff that needs attention at home.

For instance -Leeks, Brussels, Spuds etc all take up room and are in the ground for a long time, where as Peas, Beans, salads etc need to be watered and picked regular so probably best off where you can look after them more.

Also you could use the lottie for soft fruit - Raspberries are good for about 15 years Strawbs 3 or 4 years and they will use up a bit of ground.

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Thanks nick, yes that is worth thinking about, Leeks, Brussels, cabbage & Spuds etc all take up room and are in the ground for a long time.
Would be worth putting in a plot and saving my garden plot for others.

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I've known this happen a couple of times and it's worked out well. One person gets to keep their plot for as long as possible and one gains experience, either taking over the full plot at a later date or, by being in the right place at the right time, taking over a plot of their own when one becomes available. There could be complications, and it's worth thinking it through, but if the chap seems OK then you should both gain from it. Our council will not allow the sharing of plots, in that only one person's name is allowed on the tenancy agreement, so even my OH - who does most of the heavy work - isn't technically allowed to be a joint tenant, but they do not forbid two people to actually work it and I think if it's been used as a joint plot then there is no trouble in passing the tenancy to the second person.

As usual, I agree with Nick. I [when I get the flaming lottie] will be using that for the stock stuff [pots, onions, carrots, broccoli, cabbage etc], and the more delicate fussy stuff that tastes better freshly picked [beans, peas, sweetcorn, toms] will be in the courtyard and the main garden by the canal.

There's no way surely that they would object to you helping out Mr J if he has been ill; and if it means you get to plant up half of it then excellent. I find that once the hard work is done, the maintenance is pretty easy if done regularly.

Congratulations and Good Luck.

On our site does not allow sub letting but are understanding when long serving plot holders suffer health or family problems. They would rather the plot holder sharered the work load with a new and enthusiastic member than watch the plot deteriorate and become overgrown. It can work very well - the plot owner has the chance to recuperate and the newbie has the opportunity to prove themselves as a concientious and keen potential plot holder.

All in all everyone wins!

Just to let you all know i have decided to take on the offer and help out on the plot,
Hope I’ve done the right thing;

will take some pics

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Yay! Good for you GP, I'm sure you won't regret it!

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