
Originally Posted by
catlover
I'd love an allotment but it would have to be very small as I couldn't cope with much. The main problem I would have would be with bending over and doing digging etc. I have considered applying for the smallest size available (quarter plot or whatever) but the difficulty would be with getting it ready for planting. when you take on a new allotment it's often been neglected for some time so requires a fair bit of work like digging and weeding before you can really get planting. what would be great for me would be some sort of supported allotment where there was help available to get you started and to do some of the arduous work, especially at the outset. A sort of mentor if you like. I don't know whether such a thing exists anywhere. I don't have a garden so grow in pots but I long for a piece of land to call my own. Just not up to the amount of work required.