Here we go again
I was thinking back in time and tried to remember how old I was when I got my first allotment, and my best guess is about age 23. I half cultivated for about one or two seasons until being told by the site secretary (a fireman who cultivated 3 full size plots despite being on seemingly permanent sick leave with his 'bad back'?) that the committee were thinking about sending me a letter. Rather than argue that I was doing my best considering limited time availabilty due to work commitments, I simply told him what his committee could do with their letter, packed my bags and drove off - never to return. I didn't return to allotmenteering for about 20 years.
My question is at what age did you start your first allotment? This is mainly aimed at those who have now had a good innings at allotmenteering rather than newcomers to the trade.
Any takers? Any started younger than 23? The oldest starter would be interesting as well.
Thanks