Layout Changes
08th November 2012
For some considerable time an idea has existed to put on the site a diary, or month by month article, highlighting what should takes place or may take place in the allotment year. This was initially driven as an aide memoire, but may prove interesting for other plotholders in terms of managing their activities.
Having considered how best to publish such a diary, it promoted the thought that this may be an interesting source of information for newer plotholders, who face the prospect of tackling an empty plot, and may not have the experience of resource of the 'serial allotmenteers'.
A new plot can be quite a daunting proposition, and as we have seen from those that throw their efforts into the first couple of visits, ne'er to be seen again, there is considerably more to developing a rewarding and productive plot than most people may imagine.
Due to the limited size and capacity that we have available on the website, we have therefore made some changes. The original 'Views' page has been transformed into the 'Allotment Year' page, where it is planned that a series of articles, month by month, together with what we hope are other useful tips will be produced. These articles will be in the form of a series of word documents (pdf) that can easily be downloaded and printed.
These articles do not claim to be exhaustive. In fact we would welcome contributions of any hints and tips, or specific items of interest that would be worthy of inclusion and sharing.
As a consequence of this, the article and interview with Arthur Cornell has been moved to the About page. We considered this to be relevant as this page describes the Allotment and its history, and Arthur's involvement here with over 60 years association, neatly helps to isolate briefly what has happened to the site over that period of time.
[webmaster]
Having considered how best to publish such a diary, it promoted the thought that this may be an interesting source of information for newer plotholders, who face the prospect of tackling an empty plot, and may not have the experience of resource of the 'serial allotmenteers'.
A new plot can be quite a daunting proposition, and as we have seen from those that throw their efforts into the first couple of visits, ne'er to be seen again, there is considerably more to developing a rewarding and productive plot than most people may imagine.
Due to the limited size and capacity that we have available on the website, we have therefore made some changes. The original 'Views' page has been transformed into the 'Allotment Year' page, where it is planned that a series of articles, month by month, together with what we hope are other useful tips will be produced. These articles will be in the form of a series of word documents (pdf) that can easily be downloaded and printed.
These articles do not claim to be exhaustive. In fact we would welcome contributions of any hints and tips, or specific items of interest that would be worthy of inclusion and sharing.
As a consequence of this, the article and interview with Arthur Cornell has been moved to the About page. We considered this to be relevant as this page describes the Allotment and its history, and Arthur's involvement here with over 60 years association, neatly helps to isolate briefly what has happened to the site over that period of time.
[webmaster]