I have been reading quite a few allotment blogs in the last few weeks and I must say that I have been impressed by the work the gardeners that rent them put in.
I am also aware from reading the daily toils of the allotmenteer that the allotment is more than a place in which to grow vegetables in. It conjures up a feeling of being a sanctuary, meeting place and swap shop. The sort of place man or women can retire to after a hard days work or to let off steam after a heavy week, where stress and frustration is lost as life is diverted into production.
Photos and information needed
I would be interested to hear about the history of the allotment and especially the way in which allotment plots are allocated. I see gardeners often mention the plots as being divided in areas of a 'rod'. A rod seems to be 25 square yards in area and I would like to explore this a bit more.
I would also love to get my hands on old photographs of allotments or even village shows to set up an album on Landscape Juice.
If anyone can help with photos, old village show programs, seed packets from yesteryear or old documents referring to the rental of allotments etc then I would love to hear from you.
There's no need to post anything. If you have a scanner or photos on digital then email them to me at Landscape Juice.
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