First Allotment Plot Tour | The Tiny Garden

Today, I am revealing which allotment plot I decided to go for!

I am going to bring you along with me for the very first look around, lets to see what we are working with!

I am also going to share an insight into why I chose this plot, and what factors made this plot the better choice (for me!) out of the five that were on offer!

This is the first allotment I have ever owned and I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts and advice on the last video, I can't wait to hear what you think of my new allotment plot!

Don't forget to check out Shawn's channel, he grows amazing veg in his small home garden and has some exciting renovation projects coming up too! @shawnsgarden3742

All the best and happy plotting!
Laura

[tst]

As a 10 year community crop plot gardener I'd start with the wood chair.

#2 Then an inventory list of all I could easily see and a map showing measurements and placement of shed/coop.

#3 Check into any rules or things like often water is only on in summer or there are common compost bins or piles of wood chips or compost from city sources or swap spots where you put what you have no use for and any other gardener can use it free or free plants or seeds or gardener seed swaps.

#4 See if you can get contact info for the previous gardener who can answer questions about how of if things like generator vwork. Make contact with other gardeners to see what they can tell you about the plot and start building friendships.
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#5 And the front grassy space. It would be fairly easy and get things growing. I'd consider flowers there. A new gate door. A bench. Everyone luvs mine. It's a simple one with 2 cinder blocks stacked then a few feet and 2 more with 3 pieces of concrete siding board. It's been sturdy to sit on and sit things on. I have a basic wire and bamboo trellis to shade it Maybe a bird feeder or a bee house and a garden name sign or something to pretty it up.

#6 Give the shed and coop a good bleach scrub. Repair the hole. Decide if you might want 3 to 5 pullet hens and no rooster to start with chickens this year or next.

#7 Clean and clear the area behind the shed. I don't think I'd move shed..too much work not enough reward.

Don't change your channel name. Keep your tiny garden and content. Just add more ideo of your allotment as well. We get more to watch! And still be relevant to small urban or porch/patio gardeners

[pots-and-petals]

Oh I'm so chuffed for you! Talking of perrenial plants, if you start to worry about space and having too much, don't forget about them. Strawberry patch, fruit bushes and raspberries, artichokes, fruit trees and loads more!

Yesss! Get a flower bed! Think about things you can use in the kitchen and bathroom so you get double use!

Please go careful with the generator! You don't need electricity down the allotment honestly!

Ooooo, outdoor sink is always useful! Clean your veg before taking them home! Make some kinda of tap with bottled water or something maybe?!

Go careful with the droppings, they're rat droppings. I always put a mask on, not sure if that's being extra, but I ain't taking the risk 😅😂😂

Sorry for the story, I just love new plots!!

Always encourage a little pond somewhere as soon as possible, you'll get soooo much wildlife and now is the perfect time to plan one!

Cannot wait for the journey 🎉💚🌱🥳

[Mal.t]

Block the holes on the floor in the shed get rid of the rat droppings and good disinfection

[barryroberts]

Nice plot Laura, there is lots to do so many hands make light work or whatever the saying goes, its a pity you are in Ireland or i would have given you a hand or two, so you will have to get some people to give you a hand instead, get the family involved or your other half if you have one.
Get that grass done first then you will know better what's underneath plus the grass can go in the composter with the food scraps that you bring a win win there. All in all Laura good luck to you i'm looking forward to the transformation, the before and after shots. Take Care.
Barry (Wirral, England)

[ms.farmgirl]

Oh how Exciting. AND YOU'VE got this, Laura!!!
[1] First thing is getting rid of all the weeds, trash, and debris. Then you can get a better look at what needs to be done. Get it all down to the bare bones. There is enough yard waste there to fill up 8 compost bins. lol
[2] Love the idea of your own beds in there since you do such a great job making them.
[3] Ask anyone [viewers and friends] if they want to get into "SEED EXCHANGES" as a group [Cooperative]. Exchanging means NO MONEY SPENT!!
[4] Great Idea moving the fence forward and centering the gate to go in there.
[5] that plot looks more like 20 ft x 35-40 ft to me.

[MTHomestead]

Hello from Oklahoma and congratulations on your allotment. Hope you have loads of fun gardening and harvesting your efforts.

[shawnsgarden]

Thanks for the shout out Laura, can't wait to see how your new growing space progresses this season, fun times (and hard work) ahead 👌

[bristolveggiebeds]

I have a kitchen sink on my plot on a stand, I use it for washing veg harvest before bringing it home.

[mickgad]

nice spot. i would use the spot behind that shed to store the bigger things such as your wheel barrow just to keep it our if sight. you could also get some sort of shelving or a small propogator greenhouse for setting your seeds away

[Honest_Reviewer.]

Congratulations on your new plot. We just got an allotment and we have that new allotment smile!

[douglasgosney]

Great video if there’s one bit of advice I would give you is take your time don’t try doing the whole plot at once cover half the plot with black sheeting to slow the weeds down but most of all in joy 😊

[loganberry]

I'm so happy you ended up picking this one! The shed is really homey and the whole plot just has tons of potential.

[elisabetk]

Wow, I am green with envy looking at that plot! Even the ones you rejected. I garden in a 20' x 20' plot in community garden here in Texas. No space for sheds, and in fact you have to be mindful of where you put trellises and tall plants so you don't shade your neighbor's plot. On the other hand, it is great to be able to garden in the middle of a big city. One thing I love is to walk around and see what other gardeners are doing. There are over 200 plots at least, so quite a diversity of methods.

[hxjay]

You can use the steel drum as a burning bin old wood etc then use the ash on your beds just make sure you hammer a few holes in the sides to allow the air to get in, i had one on my plot it was a godsend for getting rid of rubbish

[patdelaney]

I would've picked that plot too. The one with the sunken poly was far too claustrophobic. The hole in the chicken coop wants mending as I believe it was made by a rat😮. Look forward to following you on your new plot. Enjoy 👍

[FTFAllotment]

Wow! You're so lucky to be able to keep chickens at your plot :) Awesome! Can't wait to see how this progresses.

[spudsandroses]

There's plenty there to keep you busy, Laura 😀💚🌿
AND you got a sunny day 😁 haven't seen one of those for ages 😂

[valrackley]

Hi climbing on the generator box looks like a honey suckle

[dn]

Fantastic. Just enjoy it and make of it what ever you can. Any extra food is a bonus. So let's see what develops 😊

[myrustygarden]

Woot woot plot yes I said it plot tour 🎉🎉. Sink definitely aka potting table, definitely not the rat poop though 😂😂. I can’t wait to see all the changes and your excitement is palpable ❤. Have an amazing week and stay safe, Ali ☔️☔️🇨🇦