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I've recently inherited my late father in laws allotment. Would like some advice on jobs to be done in the winter to prepare the ground for the spring!! I'm quite a keen Gardner but new to the allotment scene. I'm desperate to do him proud!! Any messages would be great fully received!! :-)
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Hi and welcome to the vine
In regards to jobs to be done, what sort of state is it in? any pics would be great.
Also, (just my opinion so feel free to ignore
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Happy Christmas
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Hello and welcome
Carrie
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Hi Calvy & welcome to the Jungle, it's fairly quiet time at the moment but keep your eyes on the vine as it will soon start moving.sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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Thanks for the advice Norfolk, I have been wondering what the implications are involving me taking over the allotment. I will fight tooth and nail if they try to take it off us. He's had it for over 20 years. It's in a pretty good state. Was just worried about turning up in spring and it being an absolute state!!Comment
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I wouldn't hold your breathe Calv, I hate to spoil your Christmas but.......................sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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It depends on the site. Some don't care as long as the rent is paid, however there are others that very much play by the rules in fairness to all. Just enjoy it for as long as you have itOriginally posted by Calvy86 View Post
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Hello and welcome
As the others have said, "inheriting" an allotment isn't always possible, especially if there is a waiting list on your site. A few discreet enquiries perhaps. See whether there are plots that look disused. Maybe check out the site regulations, if you can get hold of them. Do they have a website?
Good luck and Merry Christmas
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Is your site a council run one or privately run. There are some privately run ones in our village and I believe these can be handed on. Definitely a no-no on the council run site I'm on. Anyway welcome to the Vine.Comment
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