MR TEA POT 1,287 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Well just got my first allotment,just sorting the place out getting rid of bits of rubbish and stuff. There are a couple of buildings to come down that are rotten,which I've started to take down and burn. There is a bit of a problem with cocaine weed invasion which needs to be dealt with. On the plus side I've got a good patch of rhubarb? plus I'm allowed to keep chickens on it as well,so going to be busy for a while,so if anyone as tips like dos and don't feel free to share as I'm a allotment virgin? 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,197 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Don't forget chickens can deweed and fertilise land. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bmull 189 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 looks good mine was a jungle :yes: :yes: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,102 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 That plot looks in good order tidy wise its not neck deep in weeds. Good news on the chickens too. Is it far from your home ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ratbuster 807 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Lots of work, but great potential ! Good that they allow you some chickens, almost complete self sufficient Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BRYAN3 29 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Look up Charles Dowding "The no-dig gardener" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR TEA POT 1,287 Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 My advice is make mates with one or more of the older guys who's retired and there all time lol they will watch your plot when your not there, show you how to do things right and laugh at you when you do things wrong lol at least they will if it's anything like our local plots lol I'm already talking to the old hands a couple was helping me on Sunday so I will be picking their brains 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR TEA POT 1,287 Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 So it would be a good idea to get chickens as soon as to help with weeding etc? It's only 5 mins from my house so letting them out and putting back in is not a problem,I'm allowed 10 chickens but think I'll just get 4/6. Also they said I can keep rabbits upto 9 I couldn't think why is it some thing to do with allotments years ago? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Lots of potential there MR TP. ive had one 28 years good advice given re picking peoples brains. When your on top of the work stay on top of it makes things easier in the long run. You will learn through peoples advice and making mistakes. i hope you enjoy it. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR TEA POT 1,287 Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Oh one more thing I'm paying £40 a year(inc water) is that the going rate....I think it's a good price considering the plot 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,197 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Oh one more thing I'm paying £40 a year(inc water) is that the going rate....I think it's a good price considering the plotI think ours has just gone up to £38Rabbits was from ww2 era rationing etc,lot of council allotments allowed hens for eggs no cock birds and rabbit for meat . And yes some of the plots here had 5 ft high growth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR TEA POT 1,287 Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Oh one more thing I'm paying £40 a year(inc water) is that the going rate....I think it's a good price considering the plotI think ours has just gone up to £38Rabbits was from ww2 era rationing etc,lot of council allotments allowed hens for eggs no cock birds and rabbit for meat . And yes some of the plots here had 5 ft high growth. Thought it was something like that cheers....we arnt allowed cocks here or ducks only female hens as it says in the rule book lol So £30-40 is the going rate not bad considering the size of plot and the veg I can hopefully get off it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR TEA POT 1,287 Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 18 for half and 35 for full plot here,bit no livestock and tbh iys went down hill last few years and its now left down to 3 or 4 of the older men that have plots for years looking after all empty ones, mad thing is now its only them the plots have never looked so good and tidy even tho they must have a combined age of 250 or summat lol what they don't know between em, aint worth knowing lol don't know about where you are teapot, but theres big money here for leeks and other prize veg lolEmpty plots? it's hard to get one round here big waiting list.....has for prize winning veg I'll be happy if they start growing lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR TEA POT 1,287 Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Lots of potential there MR TP. ive had one 28 years good advice given re picking peoples brains. When your on top of the work stay on top of it makes things easier in the long run. You will learn through peoples advice and making mistakes. i hope you enjoy it.Cheers darbo like you say when I'm on top I will stay on top cheers? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurchers 2,602 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I do the pest control on some allotments and they are paying £60 for half and £120 for full I couldn't believe it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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