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Old 28-11-2009, 02:44 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Opinions on "Indoor Allotment" Idea ---- FOLOW UP


"R" wrote in message
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"R" wrote in message
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Given that there is (reportedly) a shortage of allotments around the UK
generally, and that with the overall demise of garden space urbanwise
what say the group about the idea of division of a very large
ex-commercial greenhouse into "units" for people to use ?

Thus far my idea is divide the existing 200ft x 80ft greenhouse into 10ft
square "plots", dividing if required by walls of tarpaulin or somesuch
with the front of the greenhouse as a shop/sales area for produce etc
(Already exists in reality).

Would there be problems with cross pollination and other issues?

Suggestions and constructive criticism welcome.



Taking on board the observations and suggestions from people on this NG
and investigating the rates and planning required the idea, although sound
in its plan, is a non starter.

Rates will add over £10 a week per person to the plot cost (Which was
going to be £10 a week) plus the insco costs, adding another £12 per
person it makes the total way too much to bear for most people.


Thanks to all for the ideas and observations though.



Thanks for letting us know. Glad you did ALL the homework before going
toooooooooooooooo far.

Best wishes for whatever you do decide to do with the greenhouse.



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