Too many allotment gardeners think of it as an early summer activity, have a frantic Easter splurge, plant a bit (too)early, then wander off, go on holiday, find they haven’t got a result and fall by the wayside. These days I am not on a site, having a rural standalone plot, which I much prefer.
Allotment societies could ease their problems if they could organise and support new members, trading assistance for workparties, which could address issues such as weed reservoirs and litter/flytipping. Part of this could be a (monthly?) evening to socialise and discuss/promote ‘good’ gardening. No -dig could be such a topic. It needs a strong committed committee or organiser.
