Working on your leisure garden should be a pleasure. Make sure that the plot you are taking on is of a size you can manage. Don't take on so much that it becomes a chore.
As with any form of exercise warm up your muscles first. Make your goals realistic. Pace yourself.
The best way to tackle a new plot is to cultivate it as soon as possible, preferably by digging. You may have the problem of persistent weeds if the plot has not been in use for some time. You can tackle this problem in many ways:
There are plenty of people on site with a wealth of experience, and most of them are happy to pass it on.
Keep your plot tidy and weed-free. Keep dogs on a lead and children under control.
It makes routine maintenance of the site easier and avoids mistakes when we are spraying out vacant plots.
Only burn vegetable waste and make sure your fire is out before you leave the site.
Mulch around plants to keep moisture in.
Don't dispose of Household rubbish on your leisure site, use the civic amenity site at Darby Close, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate.
Don't leave the site unlocked. Be aware of strangers on the site, as vandalism and theft can cause problems and can be very upsetting.
Sites are inspected by council officers at regular intervals throughout the year. Warning notices will be issued if plots are not kept up to an acceptable standard. Notices may be issued if:
This organisation looks after your interests as a tenant and can supply seed and gardening materials at reduced costs.
For further information telephone Mr R Barker, Membership Secretary, on 01793 481190.
The Council manages the sites and deals with allotment maintenance. If you have a general query about allotments, please telephone the Parks Office on 01793 463665 or e-mail allotmentenquiry@swindon.gov.uk
Accessibility Guideline Notes
|