5 rods of Joy
Not having enough space to grown more vegetables has been my ongoing problem for the last few years. So when I received the call last month informing me that there is now an allotment site available for me, it was a dream come true. 18 months on the waiting list had not dampened my desire, and I went down to the site the following week to see what I’m dealing with.
The site is the other side of the borough and has recently been cleared of brambles so the location and soil are not perfect, but my own 5 rods of land for £52 a year cannot be argued with.
5 rods (for those who dont know) is 125 square metres, half the original allocation given to allotment holders, but much more manageable for first time allotment growers. And having seen the size of my five rods, I’m happy not to have 10 to contend with.
Given the quality of the soil I’m looking to do some raised veg beds with new topsoil, to save me digging up the whole plot.
Mid Feb looks like the kick off point, looking to get a few of the guys down to help. Have purchased a rake and a fork, have been lent a wheel barrow (thanks D for that one) and am looking to borrow a generator, so that I can saw and drill the raised beds onsite. ( not to mention the tea for the troops).