Start a new Allotment Plot | Where to start | Allotment Garden | Things you need to know | Part1

Start a new Allotment Plot | Where to start | Allotment Garden | Things you need to know | Part1

Starting a new Allotment plot is both exciting and daunting at the same time. 99% of the time plots that are offered are 6ft high in weeds and strewn in rubbish and it can seem like a monumental task to sort it out.

But in this the first of a series of videos I will demystify the whole process for you and give you the information help and guidance that many plot holders will wish they had right from the start.

Many plots are given up in the first 6 months to a year chiefly because those tenants did not quite have all of the information and perhaps help they could of used right at the start. This video and the others that will follow in this series will be that helping hand and will take you from your first viewing of your prospective new plot, right through to next year and your first harvests.

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[thedorkasaur]

I'm so glad your channel is still up. I miss the wealth of knowledge you shared with us.

Its nice to be able to come back to old videos

I hope your new garden is bringing peace

[Hutch]

Great wee video. Basic and simple with great advice.

[rebelwithoutapplause]

I'm very low on the waiting list and was quite honestly just going to jump at the first allotment I was offered (I live in a flat, no garden) The way I saw things was that any allotment is better than nothing. You've really opened my eyes and prevented me from making an abundance of potential mistakes with your informative video. Thanks for the time and effort you put into to this, you also seem like a really good bloke. Best wishes 👍

[TheYorkshireFossilHunter]

Hi Steve, after watching your videos during lockdown i put my name down on the local allotment waiting list. Today i got the call ! I went to view and pretty much everything you said became a reality, baring the weeds were not head height, but knee height as the neighbors had kept on top of it slightly last year. There is nothing salvageable on the plot and is heavy towards the back with brambles. I'm going to take it on and just concentrate this year on clearing the site and getting some paths and raised beds constructed as well as installing a greenhouse and shed for next years season. Your videos where a great inspiration to me and really gave me the boost i needed to do this so huge thanks for your time and effort.

[kath-phlox]

Brilliant idea, and it means we will be able to enjoy gardening tips until spring.

[bhavani]

Thank you so much for this. Best video out there for those thinking to get an allotment and who has no prior experience. Great tips.

[dianeladico]

How good of you to share your knowledge with others. It's akin to having a relative go with you when you're buying your first home-you can't beat an experienced eye for spotting problems and possibilities. Would they allow that-say if you knew someone who had an allotment?
I'm sure gardeners of all stripes will benefit from this series. We don't have them in the US, just community gardens so the whole idea is interesting to me.

[magicsupamoggie]

Thank you for some brilliant information lots to think about. Very useful!

[everyonesalama]

I've just been offered an allotment and I'm going to see it tomorrow. I'm so glad I have found this video first. Thanks you very much, I look forward to the rest of your series. All the best

[wendymott]

I don’t have an allotment but I do have a large garden and this is perfect to help me get going, thanks Steve 👍

[truthintrees]

Really good info, just got my allotment and u just gave my best tips yet

[cw]

Sat in me shed on a new plot watching this 👍👍👍

[daisyjones]

I’ve just taken on my first plot, so this is very useful! Thank you.

[paulburgess]

Looking forward to this little series, as a fairly new plot holder it will be great for extra tips. Great video.

[annthomson]

I’ve had my plot 12 months this week and this will help me for
Next year thank you 😊

[cw]

Only halfway through Steve a needed this so much 💪💪

[aprilelsy]

Hi Steve, really enjoyed this vlog, very informative and Suncalc is brilliant! I havent got an allotment but transforming my garden into a growing space and love the videos you share. Thanks so much!😊

[daisyjones]

New plot holder here and loving this series!

[karenslater]

Thank you, interesting just started gardening so maybe in the future if I get good at it fingers crossed

[susanbingham-davis]

Love this idea, cant wait for the rest of the series. Thanks for taking the time. I'm hoping to get an allotment soon. Been on the list for 3 years now! This series is going to be very helpful. Thanks again.