Cultivating an allotment is one of the most satisfying hobbies there is.  The opportunity to work the land and harvest and eat produce has given pleasure since time immemorial – but it is not an easy job.  Time and application are needed in equal measure and it is not a fair weather occupation: please bear this in mind when taking on a plot.

Don’t worry if your knowledge base is small – there is a wealth of experience to draw upon amongst your fellow allotmenteers, not to mention the web – but start slowly, growing easy crops such as potatoes and tomatoes and then, as your expereince and confidence grow so too can your repertoire.