I wouldn't let the programme put you off, if you don't want to enter competitions you don't have to, which gets rid of the competitive nature of some of the plot holders. We've never had any problems with arson, theft or tipping on our site, I'd like to think most sites are safe friendly places too. It was unfortunate the young chap was evicted but the ground didn't look at all worked and sites are generally very very generous with how long they give new plot holder to get started. Whilst it being a nice idea and probably with the best intentions, it's not very sensible to have a plot which is left for long periods and then only used to grow pumpkins.
There were a few odd things about this programme-as if they struggled to find any allotment wars-following the young man around as if he was a victim when he hadn't paid the rent and hadn't really made much effort to get the plot tidy claiming it made him tired
Then it spent ages showing efforts to find an intruder-and ages showing two old men not talking-the rest of it was about prize veg going missing-which is the real problem but hardly touched
It didn''t seem to show what true allotmenteering is all about-but then that wasn't the title of the programme
Oh dear! I recorded it and had hoped it would be more illuminating about the real atmosphere of allotments. Whenever I drive past allotments, I get a lump in my throat; they speak of so much hard work and aspiration. For a lot of families for many generations, it has made the difference between subsistance living and surviving with dignity and health. Why oh why do the wretched TV companies feel that they have to show humans at their worst?
Its worth a watch Artjak...They just seemed to focus on the negative. And the ladies who had the hut broken into??? She didn't seem that bothered if it were her 'Haven'...she would be a little more defensive. Or at least I would. I don't like people being in my garden that aren't invited never mind my greenhouse or shed. Its worth a look. I can see your point regarding the young lad and his patch, but saying that, there is a level of snobbery amongst them.
Just watched this, I enjoyed it interesting things that go on at allotments - people stealing carrots - they must have wanted to win the show. Shame that some people are mean I don't think I could stay on that plot where the bloke got evicted - not nice - you would feel like you need to go somewhere else as it would not be enjoyable gardening.
I guess it is a one-off, would be interesting to see more programmes a bit on that I think.
I garden at home and I would not want people breaking stuff in my garden, it would be horrible, not nice.
Do people have problems like that at their allotment?
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There were a few odd things about this programme-as if they struggled to find any allotment wars-following the young man around as if he was a victim when he hadn't paid the rent and hadn't really made much effort to get the plot tidy claiming it made him tired
Then it spent ages showing efforts to find an intruder-and ages showing two old men not talking-the rest of it was about prize veg going missing-which is the real problem but hardly touched
It didn''t seem to show what true allotmenteering is all about-but then that wasn't the title of the programme
Just watched it on iPlayer, and I tend to agree with sonongeoff, the petty jealousies between prize vegetable growers is old (60 years) hat.
I'd like to have learned more about the guy who didn't pay his rent, looking at his pumpkin plot's twitch, I'm not surprised they were after him!
Oh dear! I recorded it and had hoped it would be more illuminating about the real atmosphere of allotments. Whenever I drive past allotments, I get a lump in my throat; they speak of so much hard work and aspiration. For a lot of families for many generations, it has made the difference between subsistance living and surviving with dignity and health. Why oh why do the wretched TV companies feel that they have to show humans at their worst?
I may not watch it, it sounds too depressing.
Its worth a watch Artjak...They just seemed to focus on the negative. And the ladies who had the hut broken into??? She didn't seem that bothered if it were her 'Haven'...she would be a little more defensive. Or at least I would. I don't like people being in my garden that aren't invited never mind my greenhouse or shed. Its worth a look. I can see your point regarding the young lad and his patch, but saying that, there is a level of snobbery amongst them.
Just watched this, I enjoyed it interesting things that go on at allotments - people stealing carrots - they must have wanted to win the show. Shame that some people are mean I don't think I could stay on that plot where the bloke got evicted - not nice - you would feel like you need to go somewhere else as it would not be enjoyable gardening.
I guess it is a one-off, would be interesting to see more programmes a bit on that I think.
I garden at home and I would not want people breaking stuff in my garden, it would be horrible, not nice.
Do people have problems like that at their allotment?
Haven't done well on plot re potatoes for several seasons... Anyone recommend the best overall for choice?
Could I suggest you start a new discussion to ask this-I fear it could get lost on this one discussing an unrelated TV programme