Tree cutting on the allotments

There was a lot of tree cutting work going on at the allotments last week, organised by the council. A row of 4 sycamore trees at the back of 4 plots including our plots 8 and 10b were cut back to provide more light to the vacant plot behind. Two of the trees were  cut down and the others had the canopy raised. We were pleased because although they don't cast much shade on our plots they were a nuisance because of the leaves and seed pods.

It has made quite a difference to plot 8 by opening up the top end and giving us more light. We are now able to see over the fence to the vacant plot which is quite big. The council hope to divide it up into 4 smaller plots so we might be having new neighbours soon. Unfortunately the grandchildrens secret woodland den is not secret anymore. If you click on the link you will see how it used to be.

Although the area has been opened up more it is still not possible to use the space for growing.  We can keep it as a wildlife area and having acquired several thick pieces of tree trunk I'm sure we can make something of this space. I think the grandchildren will be able to use their imagination to create another play area or little woodland garden. I feel a project coming on!