After going on out local allotment waiting list in May 2020, I was called the other day with an offer to view some available plots...viewed three, chose one. So now I am an allotment holder!

The plot is ten rods (about 250 sq m), has a shed, a large compost heap (full of junk) and a lot of grass that needs digging up.  Luckily, the shed still contained a fork, hoe and rake and there are a number of plastic compost bins and water butts that can be put to good use.  There is also a rudimentary sand pit, water table and selection of kids' tools and toys - so the previous plot holder must have had children - lucky for my daughter!

Note the lovely, maintained plots on either side...

Apparently it was rotovated last year but never planted, so there are still outline beds visible which are actually quite easy to dig.  I decided I'd clear and plant a bit at a time - since there is still time to get some ground cleared and plants in.

So I dug while the He and Her sorted out the toys and it now looks like this (this is the view the other way):

I'm going to make a trip down after work and get started on the weeding...