garden help

Bluebaron

 

Hi All,

I have been working hard in my garden this year, my first year at my new house. Trouble is I am struggling with a full time job 3 kids and a wife who doesn't garden. I am probably putting in an average 15-20 hours a week.

Does anyone know of any schemes whereby folks volunteer to help help in gardens in return for a small amount or for free veg etc?

Would ideally suit retired folks who have downsized to flats and love the garden.

I can't afford to pay a part time gardener but wouldn't mind a companion or two to help and offer advice etc.

Any ideas?

BizzieB

Hello Bluebaron and welcome to the forum 

Good point, can I suggest  contacting your local gardening club or 

group.  It's a good way to get go know garden minded people.

 

 

 

I'm sure others will pick up on this thread with their experiences and advice. Let us know how you get on. Good luck.

Green Magpie

In many areas there are established local schemes of this sort. Try googling "garden share" with some local place-names and you may well find what you want.

Yviestevie

I would imagine that anyone waiting on an allotments list might be keen, but Ive no idea how you find out who is on the list

Bluebaron

Thanks for the tips folks

Tropical Sam

What are you doing for 15-20 hours per week in the garden? I do about 2 hours at most in a week - cutting grass, pruning, watering etc.

Bluebaron

Lol I often wonder the same thing! My garden is about 3/4 of an acre. I have an allotment several fruit trees a large lawn and a multitude of shrubs and beds. I have been cutting back a lot over the last year or so and am planning a complete redesign to keep maintenance down in the long term.

BizzieB

Morning  

what a project ! I hope you are finding time for 'before and after' photos. You could start a new thread on the 'Garden Design' one,  lots of encouragement there too. Let us know how you get on with the help contacts.