- Pallets are easy to come by and are very useful for building your own compost bin.
- Old windows/frames can be great to make a small cold frame.
- Recycle old bricks & paving slabs to make paths on your allotment.
- Unwanted net curtains are really good for keeping birds off your crops
- Use small empty pop bottles to put on your canes as cane toppers to protect your eyes, they also rattle in the wind deterring birds away from your crops.
- Old metal bed frames can be used as the picture indicates above to make an enclosure if you bring your pet to the allotment.
Have a think when you are intending to throw away unwanted items at home – Would they come in useful on my allotment ?
Blog by Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary)
