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I absolutely love this! I've always wanted an allotment, I always fancied the idea of building a cute little shed on it and painting it bight colours. They're as rare as hen's teeth around here now but I am now doing my best to grow my own herbs and food on my tiny patio garden.

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Shocking that the modern pace of life spares no time for growing -- in an ideal society it would be a given that every person requires land to grow food & raise animaux

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Yes, I’ve no back garden whatsoever and only a few steps to put containers on at the front. I hear you.

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Very powerful timely piece and what a delight of lovely pictures! Beautiful share 🥰😚🌿🌻

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Thank you x

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💚👆🙏

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I am on my second year of trying to grow veg in my little garden. I do have my name down for an allotment but am happy to practice where only a few neighbours can see ;) Like you, I couldn't have spared the time once my children were passed toddlers but now they are adults (though still at home) and I can once again explore my abilities. I just feel calmer once I have had my hands in the earth x

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Yes I just gave up with peppers and tomatoes. Stuck with easy stuff that takes around here😂😂😂

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Oh absolutely, it takes a season or three to find out a) what grows where you are and b) what doesn't take a lot of your time to keep going!

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I love my allotment! I tell people that it’s my sanctuary; my therapist; my supermarket; my gym; my social club. Yes, it’s all of that but so much more. I truly feel that I work hand in hand with ‘the divine’ to aid things into life. I doubt I’ll ever tire of seeing a seed sprout; of tasting the first strawberry of the season; of talking to the frogs, bees, birds, worms... It is my ‘homecoming’ when I get there. I have learned to appreciate life so much more since I first took it on almost 5 years ago. I hadn’t expected to love it so. I’m definitely an Earth Child!

Thank you for your beautiful words xxx

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There is something so nourishing about tending the earth. It really does forge connection. One day I hope to either have another or a tiny garden. I find so much peace and purpose there. Wildlife is a gift. Spending an hour just musing over hoverflies or watching the courtship of butterflies…..wondrous!

And of course I live in the ‘rhubarb triangle’ too!😉😂

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We took on an allotment last summer. It took several weeks to make it habitable so I'm very much looking forward to this year. It's hard work but I love it and it I feel very much at peace when I'm there.

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Yes it has to be a labour of love, for sure. Enjoy 😊

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Loved this ! As a new allotmenteer I hope I get as much joy as you describe in your beautiful writing ❤️

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Lots of luck with it! Enjoy!😍😘🌱

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wish i had an allotment. people have to die round my way in order to get one!

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The catch was the water but one day maybe I will have another one with water!

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The way you bring words to life is truly wonderful. Thank you for bringing some spring joy into my gloomy day ❤️

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I appreciate that, Hannah x

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You created a place of beauty and tranquility for you and your son. The allotment seemed to have come available to you at a time when it was most needed and you made it into a haven.

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Lovely. I hope he remembers those priceless times too.

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I showed him the photos I had found for this post and he smiled.

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March 4, 2023
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Yeah it’s bloody cold here as well, don’t blame you. I’m in bed with my hot water bottle. Another rock n roll Saturday….😂

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March 3, 2023
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I hope the imagery lights your soul and lifts your illness.xx

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