"w.g.s.hamm" wrote in message
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"JB" wrote in message
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On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 22:07:55 +0000 (UTC),
(jane) wrote:

Oh and get a half plot first. Don't underestimate the sheer amount of
time an allotment will eat ...

Just out of curiosity as I have not really considered an allotment but
how big is a typical allotment?
I think it varies from area to area. Some of the ones here in rural
cambridgeshire are half an acre and I have heard of ones of an acre.

I would consider one but unless it's next door or I could get there
more than weekends then I thought it impractical.

Long summer evenings are great allotment times. Totally relaxing after
work.
JB


As are early mornings, for the same reason. A couple of years ago I was
working nights, and since I passed the allotment on the way home I used to
go in at 0530 for 1/2hr to an hour to water etc with absolutely no
distractions, catch the snails on their way home etc.

Only works once the clocks have gone forwards, natch.

Steve.