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Yesterday at 15:50:54 by SirLanceShallot | Views: 118 | Comments: 0

Hi - I'm new. I'm a freelance writer and director of a community interest company, Growing Together Cornwall CIC.

I have been an allotment holder in Cornwall for about 5 years. 3 years ago I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. As a result of treatment I am permanently disabled. This year we decided we could no longer stay on top of our plot and reluctantly gave it up. We had hoped that we might get an accessible plot (there are some raised beds near the parking) but they are in such a state and the ground around them so uneven we decided not to bother. It didn't help that we were told we couldn't have a shed to store tools along with being given a list of things we weren't allowed to do.

I am posting here because I am writing a feature for a national magazine about the state of accessibility of allotments. I have a had a good look through historical posts on here and it is clearly something that has been raised and has been a cause for concern. I would be most grateful for any insight members might give on the state of play with accessibility on allotments. I would also very much like to hear from any disabled allotment holders about your experiences, be they positive or, like mine, rather poor!

Many thanks.
 
Vetivert
March 22, 2024, 19:17:26 by Vetivert
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For reasons unbeknown to me, my little habaneros are dying. I'll have to re-sow them but is it now too late?
saddad
March 10, 2024, 16:48:57 by saddad
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Despite a broken arm and a wet weekend I have started the major sowing season...
4 types of sweet pepper, 5 chilli's and 6 different aubergines... oh and a few Jicama yesterday, another 15 varieties of HSL tomatoes... now all safely tucked up in the heated propagator in the spare bedroom...  :wave:
Tee Gee
March 06, 2024, 16:13:59 by Tee Gee
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Thought I would show you how this global warming is creating a "Feast & Famine" situation in my garden.

I have started with a photo I took in March, around 10 years ago, and what the garden has developed into now. I would say the deterioration has escalated in the last five years or so, i.e. since the freezing winters have disappeared.(and no I have not purposely neglected it, far from it!)

The best looking beds are in the brightest coldest parts of my garden.

Looks like it is back to the drawing board for me this year. :BangHead:
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