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Allotments Discussion

Got and Allotment? Or Want an Allotment? All Discussion here for what you can do and how to get one.

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    Advice on getting an allotment ......

    I didn't find the council helpful in linking me to an allotment, but what I did find was using your local councils website, they usually list all the surrounding allotment sites.Working from my...
    I didn't find the council helpful in linking me to an allotment, but what I did find was using your local councils website, they usually list all the surrounding allotment sites.Working from my own postcode, I then found the nearest and typed it into a search engine and luckily they had their...
    I didn't find the council helpful in linking me to an allotment, but what I did find was using your local councils website, they usually list all the surrounding allotment sites.Working from my own postcode, I then found the nearest and typed...
    I didn't find the council helpful in linking me to an allotment, but what I did find was using your local councils website, they usually list all the surrounding allotment sites.Working from my...
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  4. arwyn

    allotments

    hi - i took on an allotment in october 04 by calling the local parish council office and putting my name on a 'waiting list' about june last year. the allotment year usually runs from 01 october...
    hi - i took on an allotment in october 04 by calling the local parish council office and putting my name on a 'waiting list' about june last year. the allotment year usually runs from 01 october - at this time rent for the coming year is due and all tenants are contacted for payment. some opt...
    hi - i took on an allotment in october 04 by calling the local parish council office and putting my name on a 'waiting list' about june last year. the allotment year usually runs from 01 october - at this time rent for the coming year is due and...
    hi - i took on an allotment in october 04 by calling the local parish council office and putting my name on a 'waiting list' about june last year. the allotment year usually runs from 01 october...
    arwyn, Feb 16, 2005
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    Tulip
    Feb 23, 2005
  5. Eileen 2

    Overgrown allotments

    Hi EileenI have taken on an allotment this year that was very bad if I can I'll up load the pics later. To tackle mine Idivided it up int four 11foot x 25foot beds so that I could start putting...
    Hi EileenI have taken on an allotment this year that was very bad if I can I'll up load the pics later. To tackle mine Idivided it up int four 11foot x 25foot beds so that I could start putting veg in straight away in the first bed I put in potatoes. Any way I have now dug all the four beds I...
    Hi EileenI have taken on an allotment this year that was very bad if I can I'll up load the pics later. To tackle mine Idivided it up int four 11foot x 25foot beds so that I could start putting veg in straight away in the first bed I put in...
    Hi EileenI have taken on an allotment this year that was very bad if I can I'll up load the pics later. To tackle mine Idivided it up int four 11foot x 25foot beds so that I could start putting...
    Eileen 2, May 28, 2005
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    weed puller
    May 30, 2005
  6. fothers

    overgrown allotment

    Good luck - whilst it may be daunting the amount of work required to get things under control - the work now, will pay off if you get rid of as much of the thugs as possible before you begin the...
    Good luck - whilst it may be daunting the amount of work required to get things under control - the work now, will pay off if you get rid of as much of the thugs as possible before you begin the enjoyment of planting and then enjoying your produce.
    Good luck - whilst it may be daunting the amount of work required to get things under control - the work now, will pay off if you get rid of as much of the thugs as possible before you begin the enjoyment of planting and then enjoying your produce.
    Good luck - whilst it may be daunting the amount of work required to get things under control - the work now, will pay off if you get rid of as much of the thugs as possible before you begin the...
    fothers, Jul 19, 2005
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    Fran
    Jul 22, 2005
  7. fothers

    allotment progress

    Fothers...Good luck with those Docks mate - I think you'll need it. I got my allotement two years ago and had a similar nightmare. I just worked at it bit by bit, stops you becoming weary of it...
    Fothers...Good luck with those Docks mate - I think you'll need it. I got my allotement two years ago and had a similar nightmare. I just worked at it bit by bit, stops you becoming weary of it before you have even planted on it. Good Digging Mate Rob
    Fothers...Good luck with those Docks mate - I think you'll need it. I got my allotement two years ago and had a similar nightmare. I just worked at it bit by bit, stops you becoming weary of it before you have even planted on it. Good Digging...
    Fothers...Good luck with those Docks mate - I think you'll need it. I got my allotement two years ago and had a similar nightmare. I just worked at it bit by bit, stops you becoming weary of it...
    fothers, Jul 23, 2005
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    Mooseas
    Jul 25, 2005
  8. mikfof

    allotments

    You lucky souls, Hard work to start with, but when you start producing your own fresh fruit and veg all worthwile. quite often older established allotment holders like to be asked for advice and...
    You lucky souls, Hard work to start with, but when you start producing your own fresh fruit and veg all worthwile. quite often older established allotment holders like to be asked for advice and enjoy helping. discussions often held on rainy days in the shed/ tea room. goodluck.
    You lucky souls, Hard work to start with, but when you start producing your own fresh fruit and veg all worthwile. quite often older established allotment holders like to be asked for advice and enjoy helping. discussions often held on rainy days...
    You lucky souls, Hard work to start with, but when you start producing your own fresh fruit and veg all worthwile. quite often older established allotment holders like to be asked for advice and...
    mikfof, Oct 4, 2005
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    hans
    Oct 5, 2005
  9. loopi2k

    PLOT LIFE!

    thanks i'll take a look
    thanks i'll take a look
    thanks i'll take a look
    thanks i'll take a look
    loopi2k, Oct 26, 2005
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    loopi2k
    Oct 26, 2005
  10. karen1981

    new plot this time of year?

    Karen,the best thing you can do is get the ground turned over,by digging or rotorvating then letting the frost do its work.In the spring you can start setting, meanwhile get a book from the...
    Karen,the best thing you can do is get the ground turned over,by digging or rotorvating then letting the frost do its work.In the spring you can start setting, meanwhile get a book from the library & plan for next year. Best wishes E.W.
    Karen,the best thing you can do is get the ground turned over,by digging or rotorvating then letting the frost do its work.In the spring you can start setting, meanwhile get a book from the library & plan for next year. Best wishes E.W.
    Karen,the best thing you can do is get the ground turned over,by digging or rotorvating then letting the frost do its work.In the spring you can start setting, meanwhile get a book from the...
    karen1981, Nov 19, 2005
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    ewal
    Nov 19, 2005
  11. KittyKate

    schhol veggie plot

    You could have a 'naughty pot' instead of a naughty step! Have a great holiday.BM
    You could have a 'naughty pot' instead of a naughty step! Have a great holiday.BM
    You could have a 'naughty pot' instead of a naughty step! Have a great holiday.BM
    You could have a 'naughty pot' instead of a naughty step! Have a great holiday.BM
    KittyKate, Jul 23, 2006
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    Banana Man
    Jul 25, 2006
  12. peduk

    New Allotment

    Woh! Big questions from peduk. Maybe a visit to the John Innes Institute website, or the Soil Association would help you with the basics.What makes an organic allotment is strictly a matter of...
    Woh! Big questions from peduk. Maybe a visit to the John Innes Institute website, or the Soil Association would help you with the basics.What makes an organic allotment is strictly a matter of belief, and to a rational person might be said to represent an ideal rather than a particlar set of...
    Woh! Big questions from peduk. Maybe a visit to the John Innes Institute website, or the Soil Association would help you with the basics.What makes an organic allotment is strictly a matter of belief, and to a rational person might be said to...
    Woh! Big questions from peduk. Maybe a visit to the John Innes Institute website, or the Soil Association would help you with the basics.What makes an organic allotment is strictly a matter of...
    peduk, Aug 10, 2006
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    jazid
    Aug 10, 2006
  13. FANCY

    new allotment

    BADSAL, DO YOU THINK IF i USE A MINI DIGGER IT WILL get the bramble off and then rotivate it.the allotment is very large.
    BADSAL, DO YOU THINK IF i USE A MINI DIGGER IT WILL get the bramble off and then rotivate it.the allotment is very large.
    BADSAL, DO YOU THINK IF i USE A MINI DIGGER IT WILL get the bramble off and then rotivate it.the allotment is very large.
    BADSAL, DO YOU THINK IF i USE A MINI DIGGER IT WILL get the bramble off and then rotivate it.the allotment is very large.
    FANCY, Sep 28, 2006
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    FANCY
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  14. milmar

    Lack of help from allotments office

    Thanks to everyone of you for the advice given.Mil
    Thanks to everyone of you for the advice given.Mil
    Thanks to everyone of you for the advice given.Mil
    Thanks to everyone of you for the advice given.Mil
    milmar, Dec 4, 2006
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    milmar
    Dec 6, 2006
  15. PLOTTY

    MY ALLOTMENTS WEEK 1 UPDATE

    Dendi,I think Plotty needs to be on the TV instead of all these overpaid so called gardeners.I get more enjoyment out of reading Plotty's blogs than ever I do with the ones on the TV.At least he...
    Dendi,I think Plotty needs to be on the TV instead of all these overpaid so called gardeners.I get more enjoyment out of reading Plotty's blogs than ever I do with the ones on the TV.At least he shows everyone step by step how to do things.I have been alottmenteering for 26 years and there is...
    Dendi,I think Plotty needs to be on the TV instead of all these overpaid so called gardeners.I get more enjoyment out of reading Plotty's blogs than ever I do with the ones on the TV.At least he shows everyone step by step how to do things.I have...
    Dendi,I think Plotty needs to be on the TV instead of all these overpaid so called gardeners.I get more enjoyment out of reading Plotty's blogs than ever I do with the ones on the TV.At least he...
    PLOTTY, Jan 7, 2007
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    Kandy
    Jan 7, 2007
  16. milmar

    self management of allotments

    In Torfaen, the allotments are managed by "allotment groups". There are two groups, one for the south of the borough and one for the north. These groups are made up of representatives of each...
    In Torfaen, the allotments are managed by "allotment groups". There are two groups, one for the south of the borough and one for the north. These groups are made up of representatives of each allotment association and they manage the allotment sites in the area. The groups are overseen by the...
    In Torfaen, the allotments are managed by "allotment groups". There are two groups, one for the south of the borough and one for the north. These groups are made up of representatives of each allotment association and they manage the allotment...
    In Torfaen, the allotments are managed by "allotment groups". There are two groups, one for the south of the borough and one for the north. These groups are made up of representatives of each...
    milmar, Jan 12, 2007
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    daitheplant
    Jan 13, 2007
  17. milmar

    Removal of rubbish on council; run allotment sites.

    the site i use run you had to take your own rubbish to the tip/aminties
    the site i use run you had to take your own rubbish to the tip/aminties
    the site i use run you had to take your own rubbish to the tip/aminties
    the site i use run you had to take your own rubbish to the tip/aminties
    milmar, Jan 14, 2007
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    use to be gardener
    Jan 14, 2007
  18. azadaman

    Petition thne PM for allotments

    419 folks have signed in please dont forget to sign.. http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/allotments/
    419 folks have signed in please dont forget to sign.. http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/allotments/
    419 folks have signed in please dont forget to sign.. http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/allotments/
    419 folks have signed in please dont forget to sign.. http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/allotments/
    azadaman, Jan 11, 2007 ... 2
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    FANCY
    Jan 14, 2007
  19. azadaman

    petition to pm

    sorry the site is as below. http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/schoolplots
    sorry the site is as below. http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/schoolplots
    sorry the site is as below. http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/schoolplots
    sorry the site is as below. http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/schoolplots
    azadaman, Jan 16, 2007
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    azadaman
    Jan 17, 2007
  20. PLOTTY

    MY ALLOTMENTS WEEK 2 UPDATE

    hi plottyI just checked your allotment plans on your website, not a natural at the internet etc. How big are your plots?
    hi plottyI just checked your allotment plans on your website, not a natural at the internet etc. How big are your plots?
    hi plottyI just checked your allotment plans on your website, not a natural at the internet etc. How big are your plots?
    hi plottyI just checked your allotment plans on your website, not a natural at the internet etc. How big are your plots?
    PLOTTY, Jan 13, 2007
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    PercyT
    Jan 17, 2007
  21. milmar

    Maintenance of allotment sites

    ours should be done by the council, but for the last 2 years we have lost our acsses because of building work. so its been left to us to sort it out(and they still put up the rent) :mad: oh and now...
    ours should be done by the council, but for the last 2 years we have lost our acsses because of building work. so its been left to us to sort it out(and they still put up the rent) :mad: oh and now the sheds are getting broke into! we have just got a new steward, so we will see if he can get any...
    ours should be done by the council, but for the last 2 years we have lost our acsses because of building work. so its been left to us to sort it out(and they still put up the rent) :mad: oh and now the sheds are getting broke into! we have just got...
    ours should be done by the council, but for the last 2 years we have lost our acsses because of building work. so its been left to us to sort it out(and they still put up the rent) :mad: oh and now...
    milmar, Jan 17, 2007
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    Markr
    Jan 17, 2007
  22. PercyT

    ok really scared now

    I have had my allotment for 1 year now, so still a newbie really.Try things as not ev1 can grow evthing. I had trouble with sprouts, so I will leave it this year and try again next year.Make...
    I have had my allotment for 1 year now, so still a newbie really.Try things as not ev1 can grow evthing. I had trouble with sprouts, so I will leave it this year and try again next year.Make good use of your local library and find a book you are happy with and understand. This will save you...
    I have had my allotment for 1 year now, so still a newbie really.Try things as not ev1 can grow evthing. I had trouble with sprouts, so I will leave it this year and try again next year.Make good use of your local library and find a book you...
    I have had my allotment for 1 year now, so still a newbie really.Try things as not ev1 can grow evthing. I had trouble with sprouts, so I will leave it this year and try again next year.Make...
    PercyT, Jan 14, 2007 ... 2
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    badsal72
    Jan 22, 2007
  23. milmar

    Insurance cover for your allotment plot

    Thanks to the members who replied I will take note and act accordingly. Cheers. Mil
    Thanks to the members who replied I will take note and act accordingly. Cheers. Mil
    Thanks to the members who replied I will take note and act accordingly. Cheers. Mil
    Thanks to the members who replied I will take note and act accordingly. Cheers. Mil
    milmar, Jan 22, 2007
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    milmar
    Jan 25, 2007
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