tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post1618931446944252354..comments2024-03-25T13:56:15.075+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: Not up to standardSue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-31400219218458030132016-06-11T23:00:07.713+00:002016-06-11T23:00:07.713+00:00I am not a "How high?" sort of person, M...I am not a "How high?" sort of person, MalSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-61140899796603095392016-06-09T21:23:56.301+00:002016-06-09T21:23:56.301+00:00What do I think? How wrong can the bureaucrats ge...What do I think? How wrong can the bureaucrats get it? I'm astonished. But worried too that a small change in policy (now called "target setting") imposed by some mandarin can suspend common sense. As a rule they like to see people scurrying around demonstrating hoop jumping behaviour in response while shouting "How High?" "How High?"<br /><br />Your photographic evidence is the ideal defence against such madness. Malhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17169050358049841998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-85307562757584388342016-06-07T08:13:43.734+00:002016-06-07T08:13:43.734+00:00I think it would be fair to say that she has been ... I think it would be fair to say that she has been known to turn a blind to some of the things that go on. Our letter implied that she was concerned that the plot hadn't been cultivated i.e. nothing had been planted. When I spoke to her it seemed that she was more concerned with everywhere looking neat and tidy. That's not going to happen on an <br /> allotment. Visit the day before the grass paths are cut and things look very different if a visit is the day after. The same applies to weeding.<br /><br />On top of all that, the weather plays a role and many of us are behind with things this year. Then there is the fact that many things can't be planted until the frost date has passed. All in all you need someone who understands these things to be in charge of allotment sites.<br /><br /><br /><br />Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-86893811461497904682016-06-07T07:55:33.008+00:002016-06-07T07:55:33.008+00:00 It is much improved since we retired, Brian. Also... It is much improved since we retired, Brian. Also the weed control fabric helps considerably. We probably go to the allotment met the two or three afternoons a week. This does vary a lot depending on the time of year and how busy that time of year is. The blogging is a morning activity. There are still some parts that need attention though. Maybe these are not photographed as much. Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-19897970271616157862016-06-06T23:02:50.706+00:002016-06-06T23:02:50.706+00:00I'm utterly speechless!!! Is this woman blind?...I'm utterly speechless!!! Is this woman blind??? That would have had my blood boiling! Wow...just look at everything! I'm looking forward to harvests on your behalf!xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-54011611115747576082016-06-06T22:49:49.183+00:002016-06-06T22:49:49.183+00:00I am always amazed at how good and productive your...I am always amazed at how good and productive your allotment looks. How do you find the time and blog!Brian Skeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04761762507159759619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-45606308424325489692016-06-06T16:23:11.439+00:002016-06-06T16:23:11.439+00:00The irony is Caro they aren't vigilant at all....The irony is Caro they aren't vigilant at all. We have about seven plots on our site that haven't really been visited for months and months and look as though the tenant has given up on them but they still haven't been reallocated. The estate officer only comes around once in a blue moon she then follows up her visit with letters. Then as long as in her words tenants have made some sort of effort to tidy up she leaves it again until her next visit probably about six months later. Once an effort is being made to make the plot look tidy it can then be left again until her next visit and then the whole thing is a picture later once an effort is being made to make the plot look tidy it can then be left again until her next visit and then the whole exercise is repeated. Once a plot has been vacated it can take ages to reallocate it. The plot next to us was kept immaculately and was vacated but by the time the plot was reallocated it was overgrown mess. No congratulations are warranted I'm afraid.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-18625317904825527692016-06-06T16:12:56.735+00:002016-06-06T16:12:56.735+00:00 Thank you Gail. Thank you Gail. Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-65671952662777830332016-06-06T14:39:36.083+00:002016-06-06T14:39:36.083+00:00I can understand that you and Martyn would have be...I can understand that you and Martyn would have been perplexed at getting such a letter but well done your council for being vigilant (over-vigilant?) about plot upkeep and use. My local allotments has a huge waiting list and untended plots, a story repeated elsewhere I fear. Our local council handed management of allotments over to local committees in April of this year - another cut back. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-74350131280328756472016-06-06T13:14:41.806+00:002016-06-06T13:14:41.806+00:00He clearly needs his eyes testing. Your allotment ...He clearly needs his eyes testing. Your allotment is amazing.Gail Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05659859381243906870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-64231445056969534972016-06-06T07:39:59.103+00:002016-06-06T07:39:59.103+00:00If the council so wish, they can evict you from yo...If the council so wish, they can evict you from your plot, Malar.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-38776782437124922822016-06-06T07:31:54.038+00:002016-06-06T07:31:54.038+00:00Basically she didn't really look, Alain.Basically she didn't really look, Alain. Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-37726018388688255812016-06-06T03:43:35.447+00:002016-06-06T03:43:35.447+00:00This is very strange letter Sue! The plot is progr...This is very strange letter Sue! The plot is progressing so well! <br />Anyway what is the impact if you don't grow anything in the plot Sue? Malarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421349464010347804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-10220719427191460142016-06-05T23:24:57.592+00:002016-06-05T23:24:57.592+00:00It sounds as if some busy body works for the counc...It sounds as if some busy body works for the council. Send them a link to your blog. Their notion of what a pot should look like seems very stereotyped and rather abstract.rochefleuriegardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06783773632775842680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-23712527593195505212016-06-04T17:20:01.514+00:002016-06-04T17:20:01.514+00:00 Very do now, Roger :-) Very do now, Roger :-) Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-49598695457092105602016-06-04T17:18:27.767+00:002016-06-04T17:18:27.767+00:00 I doubt that they actually have any records, Deb.... I doubt that they actually have any records, Deb.<br /> There has been a lot of cutbacks by the council. They have also cut back quite a lot on any expenditure on allotments. We used to be entitled to skips at least twice a year now we get none and yet they still complain when rubbish is left on the allotments. I guess you are supposed to take it all home with you. Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-85355788428474668762016-06-04T16:17:50.777+00:002016-06-04T16:17:50.777+00:00Do they not know WHO YOU ARE!
Your allotment is su...Do they not know WHO YOU ARE!<br />Your allotment is superb.(Shame about the digging!) They would of course throw me off.Roger Brook - No Dig Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210160273591839142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-84758069248352020582016-06-04T11:55:48.351+00:002016-06-04T11:55:48.351+00:00What an idiot. If your council is anything like ou...What an idiot. If your council is anything like our council it is cutback after cutback after cutback so I'm surprised they have the money to spend on such a stupid cause, never mind that they didn't look at your records first. <br />Silently seething <br />DebRustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-36921748029371700902016-06-04T10:37:23.929+00:002016-06-04T10:37:23.929+00:00Martyn was for just ignoring it bit that isn't...Martyn was for just ignoring it bit that isn't the stiff that I am made of, Shirley. Apparently the state Officer is only part- time but this ought to be a reason for using technology. Tablet or phone with relevant documents/plans etc. Digital photos of plots being sent a letter so that when someone rings you can see what they are talking about.<br /><br />She did say that she sometimes gets the numbers wrong - no labelling on site - but as it seems that either side of us had letters too I can't see that is the case here.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-56540280587684084092016-06-04T10:28:33.337+00:002016-06-04T10:28:33.337+00:00Some planting is due today, Belinda - potatoes and...Some planting is due today, Belinda - potatoes and some at least of the peas.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-63872806509723363442016-06-04T09:56:16.410+00:002016-06-04T09:56:16.410+00:00Not a gardener and not well enough prepared with a...Not a gardener and not well enough prepared with a current plot plan for her inspection she shouldn't have carried it out, Sue. I can imagine how quickly you were on the phone, I would be too if I had the impressive and very well managed allotment plot you have. I'm very glad to hear you have had an apology at least. Not a good feeling for you at the time though. Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956905954971466579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-25824778084011419832016-06-04T09:48:03.299+00:002016-06-04T09:48:03.299+00:00I'll sign that petition CJ !I'll sign that petition CJ !Frugal in Derbyshire https://www.blogger.com/profile/10221169113482164565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-40684946189087842682016-06-04T08:28:27.950+00:002016-06-04T08:28:27.950+00:00Wow! I didn't imagine that's what your tit...Wow! I didn't imagine that's what your title would be referring to. Even if that was your only plot it still looks in great shape and clearly waiting for some planting - it's only just June for goodness sake! Belinda Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019296108085163049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-80136653098594683092016-06-04T08:04:25.972+00:002016-06-04T08:04:25.972+00:00She did say she was sorry, Jo. She said that she ... She did say she was sorry, Jo. She said that she hadn't realised that we had other areas of the plot to. That is what really surprised us.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-62701901713154684152016-06-04T08:01:24.751+00:002016-06-04T08:01:24.751+00:00 It was cleared up very quickly, Jayne as I rang a... It was cleared up very quickly, Jayne as I rang as soon as we received the letter. I think quite a few letters must have gone out because there has been quite a lot of activity over the last week or so. Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.com