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

I’ve been growing my own fruit and vegetables for a whole decade now. In May 2013, my partner Mark suggested we apply for an allotment, and I initially responded with an eye roll, wondering why we needed one. However, I’m so grateful that he convinced me to check out the plot. We were offered the allotment just two weeks after being on the waiting list, and from that moment on we signed the lease and never looked back.

Do you grow on an allotment or in the garden, or both?

I exclusively grow everything on my allotment since I

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