[Paul SParticipant]

Thanks for the link Beverley, I will check it out.
I had referred to Charles books but there wasn’t anything in there that I wasn’t already doing so I couldn’t work out why I had such poor returns for my effort, but I will give it ago again and see what I can get this year.
Cheers, Paul

[Paul SParticipant]

Thank you for everyone who has offered up some great advice. You all have some great ideas I can take away.
I have already approached the association with the idea of a leaflet for new plot holders and the idea of shared black plastic. Both ideas went down really well so hopefully we can move forward with those. We have a contact with a farmer who supplies our cow manure so I will be approaching him about his waste black plastic. Hopefully he will be willing to let it go to us, especially if he wants to keep selling us manure!
I already try and lead by example, I have three plots, one is absolutely pristine and entirely weed-free due to following Charles’ excellent advice. The other two are a work in progress, mostly covered in black plastic, card and wood chip. I have lots of work to do with those but I can use them to show what is achievable using a no-dig approach. I will keep you all updated as to how we get on. Thanks.

[Paul SParticipant]

We already have a good supply of free woodchip so I am sure we can do something with that. I also like the idea for using plastic sheeting, my only concern is the cost. I will have to approach the association but if it means we can attract more plot holders I am sure they will be up for it.

Thanks for your help, I really appreciate the advice. 🙂

[Paul SParticipant]

Thank you, you made some really useful points. I really like the idea of a leaflet for the new plot holders. I actually work in the design industry so making up a nice leaflet will be relatively easy. I am sure I would have to pass it through the allotment association but its worth a try. I will also ask about the plastic sheeting, if nothing else I suppose we could use it to help keep weeds down while the plots are not being used.

Thanks again, I will keep you updated 🙂

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