Kitchen Garden

Meeting the challenge

How long have you been growing your own fruit and veg?

I started growing fruit and veg on my plot in June 2020. I have previously dabbled in growing salad and tomatoes at home in my garden and have always been interested in gardening. Unfortunately, work and family commitments have always taken priority so I have never had the time to take on an allotment.

You recently took on an allotment. How have you found the experience, and would you recommend it to others?

I took over my allotment by chance when a friend in the village suggested it to me during lockdown. When my daughter Ruby and I went to view the plot we couldn’t believe how large it was and

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