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    Hi!
    Well, today I got my allotment, Off I went full of beginners enthusiasm, in the pouring rain......I signed the paperwork, was given my plot number, the code to the gate and the toilets.
    Obviously, I was the only one crazy enough to be out in the monsoon, or else they were all hiding in sheds.
    Having been to have a quick look at the allotment two weeks ago, I'd spent hours researching what to do with my little plot. Raised beds, companion planting, where to site my compost bins and water butts.
    Little did I realise the state the plot is in! I've only taken a half plot to start with as I have very little experience with growing (Always used tubs) never in the ground. The bottom Third is FULL of all sorts of rotten and dilapidated things, there are huge sacks of various tarps, netting, rubble, A very wobbly small tool shed that is perched on a rotten wooden platform, The allotment manager isn't sure who all the stuff belongs to as the adjoining half plot tenant has not been seen for months, and the previous tenant of my plot was given the proper notice to remove anything she wanted.
    I'm not sure whether to just get on and get rid of all the rubbish and utilise what sheeting etc is there? I don't want the other tenant turning up in spring saying I've pinched stuff, but id really like to get some hard graft in to get this plot workable.
    Either way, Beef casserole is ready for the slow cooker for Sunday dinner so I can spend the day tomorrow trying to figure things out I guess!!

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    Hello Mrs Trakie & welcome to the Jungle, what a perfect time to be getting a plot. It gives you time to plan as well as spending a few hours at a time working on it. I don't expect you to follow what I did but here's a bit of inspiration in what I acheived 40 days...............

    http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...++40+days.html
    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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    • #3
      Hello it's your plot now,I think you'd be safe to go through everything that's been left for you,the previous plot holder would know someone else will be on the plot throwing things out or reusing them,one ladies junk is another ladies treasure
      Location : Essex

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      • #4
        Hi there, and welcome to the Vine from me too!
        "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

        Location....Normandy France

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        • #5
          Hi Mrs Trakie- welcome to the Vine.

          Your description of the plot made me laugh - ALL new plots are like that.
          .......because you're thinking of putting the kettle on and making a pot of tea perhaps, you old weirdo. (Veggie Chicken - 25/01/18)

          My Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnC..._as=subscriber

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          • #6
            Welcome to the vine

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            • #7
              Welcome MRS T,what a good time of year to get one,as for the things you not sure belongs on your new plot,surly the person letting it to you should know where the boundary lines are,i hope the nets ext are on your plot as they will come in handy,planning of a plot can only emerge once you have cleared it,then you will see it in planning mode,just have pen and paper with you to write down any ideas that you have in the meantime,happy hunting in the undergrowth
              sigpicAnother nutter ,wife,mother, nan and nanan,love my growing places,seed collection and sharing,also one of these

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              • #8
                Hello and welcome to the vine Trakie
                Location....East Midlands.

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                • #9
                  Sorry I'm a bit late saying Helllllooooooooooooo.
                  I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison

                  Outreach co-ordinator for the Gnome, Pixie and Fairy groups within the Nutters Club.

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                  • #10
                    Hi and welcome to the vine

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