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They want to take my allotment away from me.

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  • Farway
    Farway Posts: 15,481 Forumite
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    twopenny said:
    That was a great opportunity Sapin. :smiley:

    I once had a self appointed official comment 'well your garden is a bit overgrown'

    I replied 'it took me 10yrs to get it to look like that!'
    Always plant dense a) for the reason you said b) less weeding.

    Reminds me of Dolly Parton saying it costs her a fortune to look so cheap :)

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  • Murielson
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    2023 but some good info in this thread for someone just starting off on their first plot

    Thanks everyone who posted and hope OP still going strong on their plot

  • KajiKita
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    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81907072#Comment_81907072

    Congratulations on the new home and garden 🎉🎊

    Are you enjoying it?

    KK

    As at 17.04.26:
    - When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £216,847
    - OPs to mortgage = £18,925 Estd. interest saved = £9,670 to date
    c. 16 months reduction in term
    Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030

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  • Sapindus
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    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81907089#Comment_81907089

    Thanks - the garden is wonderful! It's in the gardening section under "neglected Lincolnshire garden". Had to downsize housewise to be able to afford it and there's always moments of doubt but I'm getting there.

  • twopenny
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    Go for your dream and you have.♥️

    I only have a little garden after a huge one but I've opted to downsize hugely for a little place where the sun streams in all day, I can hear the sea, owls, see the stars and good neighbours.

    So like you I occasionally think of bigger but so far I've not seen better for me. 😉

    I can rise and shine - just not at the same time!

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