Is it trespassing?

[Tracebe]

So she's not a plotholder?

She has two plots! they say that one is his and one is hers but she tends them both

[Two_Sheds]

So I would think treasurer is more important than secretary's wife.

It's not a democracy! It's a dictatorship

[Feral007]

Oh Tracebe, at least she's more likely to be a bit careful what she does when you're around since you stood up to them.
I'd def be putting up some of them fence like frames to grow me tallest vege's on next to the pathways. And I do like the way you think with the mousetraps Is there a legal weed for the pathways....one with a very big burr..........no, seriousy tho, if the pathway is not the easiest pathway then that would make her and others more likely to use other pathways. It does seem a bit much to have everyone being able to traipse around each plot. I could see the point of dividing them up into sections and only the plotholders in those sections using the smaller pathways. But then, we're not on the planning committiee.

[jackie j]

I haven't read all the comments, but I get the jist of things. On our sites ( 5 in all )
No one is allowed to enter another person's plot without the plot holders consent.
No one is allowed to pick anything without the plot holders consent, we encourage people to put in writing giving people permission to water or pick while p /h is on holiday or ill.
Both can, and will lead to eviction from site, as will interfering, abuse, or anything with the running of the committee.
What rules do you have in place, if none of these then as you are a committee member bring it up at the agm and have rules put in place.

[alldigging]

You shouldn't block communal paths though ...
Just make the entrances on to your plot tricky.

[Feral007]

You shouldn't block communal paths though ...
Just make the entrances on to your plot tricky.

Yes, if the pathway is tricky, and if there are 'trellis/fences' up which make it less interesting to looksee then the nosey parkers are less likely to bother. As long as you and your plot neighbour can get around to do what you need then that's what's important

[Uber-Uncool]

Ditto what Feral wrote about the tresspasser thinking twice now that you have stood up to her via her husband!

I applaud you. I would have seriously lost my rag long before now, but then i can be a mouthy git.

[Tracebe]

Hi all, well after the trespassing, magpies, interfering and what ever else - I am still getting told by the second trespasser what is ready to be harvested before I even get to my plot! He waits while I park the car and tells me what is ready or how many weeds I have in any particular area then follows me to plot and hangs around watching me and telling me what to do! Some of the stuff thats need harvesting (like my cucumbers) are under some leaves so he has clearly had a good nosey while I haven't been there. Anyway - I'm giving up my plot, I have had enough. I have been offered a slightly smaller patch near the orchard where I keep my bees and I have accepted that as it will be so worth it to get away from those two! Lots of established apple trees to share with current tenant but he doesnt want the land for growing anything so said I could use it. I'm going to leave in october so I can transfer my fruit bushes and if there is anything left I will dig it up and compost it as any plot that is given up is ravaged my the afore mentioned woman (first post) before a new tenant gets a chance to see whats left!!
Sorry for moaning but i'm peeved :0(

[WendyC]

What a shame you've been forced into this course of action. You've got to feel comfortable where you are. At least you'vs some other land to work. I got fed up with my immediate neighbour's lack of path maintenance amoungst other things, so moved three plots down . Much better. Good luck with your new plot. Will you let them know why you are leaving?

[Jelliebabe]

Thats terrible Tracebe! Some people dont understand privacy and boundaries and that some of us garden to get away from other folk for a bit of peac eand quiet! I hope you find it and much happiness in your new plot!

[Feral007]

Sorry to hear that Tracy altho I can understand you wanting to get away from it.
Hope you enjoy your new plot and can relax in it.

[veggiechicken]

So sorry it has come to this Tracebe. Hope that your new plot will bring you peace and quiet

[Tracebe]

Will you let them know why you are leaving?

Hi, no i am not going to tell them the real reason why I am leaving the site as she would have such a smug grin on her face about it I'll propably get arrested for my actions! I'm just goingt to say that I have been offered land nearer to my home. It's two minutes walk away from my house, spent the afternoon there yesteray and it is heavenly :0)
Thank you all for your best wishes - I'm very sure I will be much happier at new plot (soil is much nicer too)

[lyndonj]

Good luck and i hope you enjoy your new plot and do give these people a second thought

[Snadger]

Hope you are happier on your new plot tracebe, its a shame you had to move though

Trespass laws can be a double edged sword. I am Secretary of our Association and we have three 'dirty' plots. Letters have been sent out but we have to wait one month before we ourselves as a committee can do anything about these plots.
The plots in question are impenetrable with 5 foot high thistles blowing there fluffy seed heads all over the site.
I told the allotments oficer from the council that the other plotholders ajacent to these plots were irate about the weed seeds blowing about.
The Chairman and myself offered to go on these plots and at least strim down the thistles.
The reply I was given from the council was that we would be tresspassing and could have a law suit filed against us by the tenant.