should I keep my allotment?

pendragon_arther

The thing to worry about is if weeds spread and your neighbours complain. If you can keep those in check you can just visit for a couple of hours on Sat and Sun to maintain. Kids love to help and it'll teach them gardening skills as my mum taught me. She had an allotment for 30 years and gave all the family fruit and veg. For low maintenance root veg is best, like spuds, carrots but onions and leeks are easy too.

trollopscarletwoman

The point being about the majority of allotments is that most have waiting lists so its not really fair to have neglected plots unless there are mitigating circumstances for it.

And weeds are not fair to adjacent plot holders.

Our committee has just told one plot holder to leave. After 3 warning letters over 18 months.

We have 8 on our waiting list and 18 plots. So they are in demand.

TiredTrophy

Mulch all the unkempt area with cardboard, autumn leaves and grass cuttings, spoiled straw if you can get it delivered. Not plastic or carpet please. Drag back a bit each time you go to weed out perennials. If you keep the paths cut and the edges tidy the whole plot seems do able. This will supress weeds, protect the soil surface, feed the soil and make the plot less offensive to other plot holders. It is getting dark so try for a few hours every weekend. Do not be overwelmed with pictures of silly expensive raised beds et . Sharpen that hoe and go girl! Get your man a folding chair.
In the spring, most of the mulch will have rotted and you can plant potatoes with a dibber, dragging mulch over them from where you want to plant seeds. You will want to be vigilant against slugs. Allotment gardening is very good for mental and physical health. It builds community....talk to your neighbours.
My six children spent their childhoods on my 4 plots..I worked part time. Picnic teas after work in the summer.....my little veg bed in a neighbours garden in another country is not the same at all!

UnluckyT

if you have any clear bits, you could always sow some green fertilizer seeds to help try to stop unwanted bits growing.