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I had seen rootsallotment advertised on social media repeatedly and read many people comment that it was too expensive, this put me off and so it took me a while before I finally decided to take the plunge and give it a go as it's not practical for me to grow at home due to my pets "trying to help". And I've no regrets. For your membership not only do you get a plot thats ready to go, seeds to start you off, annual compost top up and all the practical things needed to start growing, but most of all you get an amazing site manager in Loz. From the very first introduction meeting he makes you feel extremely welcome and at ease with his kind, relaxed, funny, and friendly manner. Not only is he helpful and informative where growing and maintaining your plot is concerned, he works very hard keeping everything onsite in check and making improvements. He creates a lovely community atmosphere which makes it a complete pleasure to join in and bring other family members along to events he organises. I always leave the site with a smile even if the weather isn't always as happy. Thank you Loz for all your time and effort, it is very very much appreciated
Loz - our patch manager - is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. As a complete beginner, he instils confidence that we can sow - grow - in a no-dig allotment. He also organises events, maintains the equipment and provides plug plants (with planting instructions) in due season.
Growing organic food is such a beneficial hobby really, not just for your own health, but for the environmental and social value it carries. I rented an allotment for a year, and was at no point affiliated with the press or privy to Roots internal affairs. There were some positives and some negatives regarding my experience.Good things first! I tried out some interesting theories, received tools and seeds with the subscription, and enjoyed simply being outdoors, tending to beautiful plants who would then tend to me in return, by growing into a decent amount of crops. On my patch there was even a surplus of squash, cucumbers and potatoes, which I enjoyed sharing; it is worth mentioning the lovely sharing shelf, where I also picked up delicious pears and cauliflowers. Some of the not so great aspects include racing pigeons close to the site (and probably helping themselves to your cabbage leaves), proximity to car traffic with its noise and air pollution, finding my well-secured insect nets slashed with a knife (a costly unkindness, as well as a disturbingly unsafe discovery), invasive marketing communications even though I was already a client, and, well, the people factor. The people factor! This aspect was not suitable for me, but I think it might be a good idea for others maybe to rent a Roots allotment primarily as a way to socialize with other people, even if they’re not into agriculture per se - provided you can afford it in terms of time, energy, finance, and proximity to the site (or prepare to travel)
Loz is a friendly and approachable patch manager who gave us a warm welcome to the allotment. He’s always enthusiastic and puts a lot of effort into the events he runs, which really bring everyone together. We really appreciate his support and the positive atmosphere he creates!
Loz is a friendly and approachable patch manager who gave us a warm welcome to the allotment. He’s always enthusiastic and puts a lot of effort into the events he runs, which really bring everyone together. We really appreciate his support and the positive atmosphere he creates!
Great idea, but they need better support staff at head office. I have contacted them before about terms and conditions and they can be very curt. I have tried to change my card details on my account and it can't be done! So, I am having to email the company to find out how to do this. It's the basics that can break a business and they desperately need to address this.
Great idea, but they need better support staff at head office. I have contacted them before about terms and conditions and they can be very curt. I have tried to change my card details on my account and it can't be done! So, I am having to email the company to find out how to do this. It's the basics that can break a business and they desperately need to address this.
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