A plot too far.

This week saw the end of our twelve-month dabble in the world of allotments. Despite all the hours I put in last Autumn, I didn't get the feeling that sufficient headway was being made. I hardly visited over Christmas, although I did put in some Garlic and Winter Onions. Storms in January and February caused significant damage to the greenhouse (which shift back a foot and twisted, causing numerous panes to pop out), and I think blew away any remaining interest in trying to maintain the plot. I definitely would like to have an allotment in the future, but until then I will have to be content with growing herbs and cherries in our back garden.

Last weekend some friends came over and took away the the shed (which we discover had been broken into*), the greenhouse, and various allotment paraphernalia to their plot over on Dewsbury Road. So at least things have gone to a good, if slightly more urban**) home.

I'd like to thank everyone who has helped us over the last twelve months, especially Andrew Davies for helping to erect the shed, and Gemma's Dad for helping to transport this over from Wakefield; Martin, for all the help with the greenhouse; and my Mum and Dad for the tools, seedlings, digging and advice.

*Our wheelbarrow was taken, and was used to assist in the stealing of a number of rotavators.
**When we got to their plot, they discovered a used syringe in their unlocked shed.