My allotment plot now has a "shed end"! With the willing help of my son, we've transported all the bits down to the allotment, and got it all fixed up.
It is only a tiny shed, a base that is only 4ft x 3ft but it will make a big difference to the on-going maintenance and upkeep of the plot. No need to lug all my tools, hose, fertiliser etc.. in the big ikea bag out to the car, no need to drive the car to the allotment, no need to pack-up all the tools and drive the car out of the cemetery when it is about to close (should explain that the best access for my plot is via a back gate in the adjoining cemetery, and the cemetery gates close before dusk).
I forgot to mention, no need to get soaked to the skin, when a sudden downpour strikes!
Took about 3 hours to get the shed erected, that was once the base was levelled out. I'm using a fairly strong pallet as a base to keep it out of the wet, and also to save on putting any effort in. It is all pretty level and I'm hoping that if the shed start to sink a little bit into the soil, it will do so evenly!! The pallet is 1.2m x 1m so I've got a 10cm porch (ok step) to sit out on!
Now to put some shelves and hooks for the tools, and get a couple of the spare fold-up chairs - and it will become pretty homely!
Next tasks: Dig a hole for the pond (4ft x 4ft approx.), clear the dead weeds, make an area for the sweet corn, enjoy having a shed!
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