HORRIBLE ALLOTMENT NEIGHBOURS / EMMA'S ALLOTMENT DIARIES / MARCH 2020

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  • I had my first horrible neighbour experience today at the plot. Seems like my once happy place is slowly turning into a paradise lost situation :(
    Not sure how to pull myself back together now. The only good news is that I'm mainly there in the weekdays and everyone else seems to be around at weekends, so I might not have to actually see anyone very often which is a plus!
    Do follow me over on Instagram for lots more plot updates!
    / emmasfamilyuk

КОМЕНТАРІ • 303

  • @allotmental.
    @allotmental. 4 роки тому +76

    When you see them, say "look, some assholes have dumped this on my plot". At least you've telling them what you think of them without meaning them 👍

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому +12

      I like it. This is my kind of revenge! Haha!

    • @kentcyclist
      @kentcyclist 3 роки тому +13

      Better to say "my fella is livid and say he's gonna knock them out"

    • @doubledee7517
      @doubledee7517 Рік тому +1

      Spot on answer 👍 hopefully that would do the trick

  • @myfrugalraggylife7104
    @myfrugalraggylife7104 3 роки тому +62

    I understand how you feel, sometimes I totally despair of the human race. Gather all the slugs you can and deposit them on their plot !! the gift that keeps on giving !!

  • @CindyPak
    @CindyPak 5 днів тому

    Hi Emma! I just wanted to say how much your videos have impacted me. Your honesty about the ups and downs of gardening, and life in general, has been incredibly inspiring.
    I love watching how you tackle your problems and try and perk yourself up and respect your own feelings. Your channel is a good reminder to me that we can't choose what happens but we can choose how to respond to it and feeling angry and frustrated at times is healthy.
    Thank you for sharing your journey, it has been most healthful for me!! 💗

  • @robrosy
    @robrosy 3 роки тому +17

    I am new to your channel but have been going through you videos bit by bit.. The best aspect of your videos is the way you present realness, that allotment gardening isn’t all a bed of roses.. that there are these annoying things like fly tipping, rude neighbours, theft etc. - which are the realities of communal gardening. And love the way you include the footages of your camera falling and the rude squeaky door.. you’re so relatable and real!

  • @RoseMary-vs3io
    @RoseMary-vs3io 4 роки тому +52

    WTF, report this to the committee and get a camera and film the gits as evidence, your doing so well, by the way, I'm loving these vlogs xx

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому +12

      I've reported it to the site rep. Haven't heard anything back yet but fingers crossed! Maybe I'll find out who it is and then pick all their vegetables or drop a load of snails on their plot! Haha! x

    • @jinty1232
      @jinty1232 4 роки тому +9

      @@emmasallotmentdiaries Don't retaliate. It makes you look bad too.
      To quote Michelle Obama, "When they go low, we go high".

    • @algreene9965
      @algreene9965 3 роки тому +3

      Hi Emma, take pictures and report, if necessary email then they have to act on, a drop of oil on your hinge's will sort them and make the last better.
      Perhaps some climbing plants on your tipi frame making it a living structure if the position good for flowering climbing so much the better, if you want a saw to cut the wood better something like a Bacho folding greenwood saw, makes lite work.

    • @carrier6517
      @carrier6517 2 роки тому

      Excellent idea about the camera Rose Mary maybe Emma could set up something and have absolute evidence for sure. P.s. great videos Emma by the way.

    • @MrAlistar99
      @MrAlistar99 2 роки тому

      @@jinty1232 lol

  • @cheryl5763
    @cheryl5763 4 роки тому +28

    You’re not alone. Similar situation with my neighbours too. I had enough and confronted them. Didn’t make a difference though really, as they’re still at it with rude comments and bad manners. People need to start being nice, with the way the world is at the moment, we actually need each other. Keep smiling

  • @emccmindy
    @emccmindy 4 роки тому +31

    You have to stand up for yourself! You can do that in a non confrontational way- I used to be timid like you but you have to stick up for yourself, dont let them ruin your happy place!!

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому +14

      I know. I've written to the site rep and waiting for a response now. Hopefully it will stop now. I wont let them ruin it, dont worry!!

    • @kentcyclist
      @kentcyclist 3 роки тому +5

      Trouble with that is you risk them escalating things. In my case they are trying to get a reaction and it must be very annoying as it isn't working

  • @tbuttercup2162
    @tbuttercup2162 3 роки тому +41

    Place a NO DUMPING sign on your fence, facing them.

  • @067captain
    @067captain 4 роки тому +7

    I am truly speechless Emma! I cannot believe someone would be so selfish, thoughtless etc! Definitely agree with previous comments regarding sifting through to look for clues as to owner of rubbish and photograph and inform committee. Keep going, stay positive and focus on the produce that will surely come! All the best, Martin.

  • @davemansell9309
    @davemansell9309 Рік тому +2

    Followed your vlog for a couple of years, but only come across this one tonight. I'm so glad you didn't lose heart and continued!

  • @ritahobbs5256
    @ritahobbs5256 4 роки тому +11

    Good morning! Tony told us about your site... bless you... what a pain those people are... keep going honey... I’ve been on my plot for several years and initially had a couple of issues...but I don’t suffer fools lightly and over time have made friends with the nice people 🌼🌼

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому +1

      Oh thats good to hear Rita. I'm hoping it's just a one off thing and they leave me alone now! Thanks for watching, always glad to have more people along for my little journey. x

  • @danceworkz1908
    @danceworkz1908 Рік тому +4

    Im currently helping my daughter with her new plot and its been left untouched for yrs . The first thing people have told me is don't leave any tools on the site. They will disappear. Sometimes people are fine , sometimes they see something and just take it , your doing a good job 😊

  • @MrStone79
    @MrStone79 Рік тому +2

    Firstly Emma, I’m loving your videos! I’ve just started my allotment journey and had my first day at my new plot two days ago. The shed had been left locked by the former tenant who left over a year ago so I had to force entry. There was some stuff left inside, a few tools and bits and bobs, nothing terribly exciting. All my new neighbours came over to hello throughout the day and could see the shed door was open all day. I had no lock to secure the shed when I left so closed it and tied it up best I could. Next day, I returned to find the entire shed had been stripped bare including my own tools that I’d brought up the day before. I can’t help but think it was one of my ‘friendly’ neighbours thinking they were taking all of the previous tenants stuff but have stolen mine in the process! A very disheartening start to my journey, especially considering if they had just asked, I would have told them to help themselves to any of the stuff that was left. I’ve put a lock on the shed now but won’t leave anything in it for a long time until I’m sure it doesn’t happen again! Totally get your annoyance! I’ll make sure I vent about it to my neighbours so hopefully if it was any of them, they’ll feel guilty at stealing my own stuff I’d just brought up!

    • @srad-oq7cb
      @srad-oq7cb 2 місяці тому

      Problem is people like that won't feel bad about their nasty behavior.

  • @ggwildlife
    @ggwildlife 4 роки тому +31

    Good morning Emma, if it was me i would lay in wait for these type of people undercover in the shed or an alternative put in a trail cam some are real cheap now it works on motion sensors then when you identify the culprit then show it to the committee no way i would put up with this, also i would ask all my adjoining neighbours if they actually saw anyone just to make them aware that you are not about to put up with this or it will continue and spoil your experiences.

  • @helenbradbury9998
    @helenbradbury9998 4 роки тому +2

    Hi Emma loving these blogs ! Please don't get dishearted your an inspiration. Xxx

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому

      Oh thanks Helen! Hope I have some really nice produce and flowers to show you soon :) xx

  • @fred.sherwood2575
    @fred.sherwood2575 8 місяців тому

    I’ve only watched you channel for 3 week. You have made fabulous progress. My plot is still untouched after 3 weeks.
    It is obvious to me and many more people that your “”neighbours are jealous. Your hard work upsets them.
    Please keep up with the Chanel. I love watching and learning. X. Fred.

  • @JohnnoLammy
    @JohnnoLammy 4 роки тому +35

    See your site rep urgently !!!!
    Tell them the situation, nip it in the bud straight away.,.
    TOSSER’s !!!!

  • @patstephenso7206
    @patstephenso7206 2 роки тому

    Wow your tunnel is looking great well done ,loving your DIY skills the brassica,s are looking ok and loving the tulips are beautiful thank you Emma xx

  • @helenstewart2085
    @helenstewart2085 2 місяці тому

    Been outside, filled two bags with leaves(Autumn here)and thought about your situation, chin up, smile at all your fellow Allotment members, the reason I watch you is that its only been the past 8 years I finaly made some true gardening friends, most people are so wrapped up in their own world they don't let too many people into their circle. You are so game to become a UA-camr, sometimes I couls shake you when you leave tools outside, but am married to someone who is like that. But after 50 years of gardening, am still learning and still enjoying it. The cover over the rubbish is a good short term, but take it off when you leave, stack the other persons rubbish in a neat pile, you may get to their conscience. But chin up and keep smiling!!!😊😊😊

  • @copperdalek1129
    @copperdalek1129 3 роки тому +3

    Hi Emma,
    I'm really annoyed for you after doing all that work, try not to let it spoil your enjoyment, although that's easy for me to say.
    Love the videos, keep it up. I've only commented on two videos in over ten years but I've come out of hiding to show support for what you are achieving.
    New sub too!

  • @Wendyboymama
    @Wendyboymama 4 роки тому +4

    Emma your doing so well please don't let them put you off. I agree with trying to get some sort of camera maybe.. If u can catch who's doing it then you can get it stopped by reporting it. Don't let them try push you off the allotments. Keep it up hun it will be worth it 😊👍

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому

      I wont let them win, dont worry. It was just a shock and I wasnt in the best of moods last week. Feel more myself now so I'll deal with it and sort it out. Gotta keep positive! x

  • @michellelockett6518
    @michellelockett6518 4 роки тому +7

    I’ve seen other people create sunflowers fort .. your kids would love that 👍 essentially a circle of sunflowers 🌻

  • @Superutubeking
    @Superutubeking 2 роки тому +1

    Had the same trouble once and felt peeved off , well hope you still got your allotment as I just subscribed

  • @twelvesmylimit
    @twelvesmylimit 10 місяців тому

    I know this is an old vid but I wanted to say that it was good to hear you swear! 😄 And rightly so!

  • @nineteenninetyfive
    @nineteenninetyfive 4 роки тому +15

    Don't let the bastards get you down Emma

  • @danlovett2158
    @danlovett2158 4 роки тому +6

    Wow just wow, I'm so lucky where my plot is, there is just 10 us, as I'm the youngest I thought my neighbour's might not like me being there, but I was so wrong, my allotment neighbor's are so helpful and have been great. Keep at it Emma you doing great, how long have you had your plot? I'm on 3rd season 👍

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому +1

      I've only had it since August 2019, and only just got it into a state where it can be used!

    • @danlovett2158
      @danlovett2158 4 роки тому +2

      @@emmasallotmentdiaries keep it up, you'll be loving more and more come this summer 🌞

  • @martinbills4792
    @martinbills4792 4 роки тому +5

    Tell them you always lock the gate and that you have done all winter when no one was up here and for the rubbish chuck it back or let the committee about it don’t let these people bully you and keep the good work up great video

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks so much. I've emailed my site rep about it. But I'm gonna do a little investigating and find out who it was, then launch a snail attack back at them :)

  • @anthonywestwood8489
    @anthonywestwood8489 4 роки тому +12

    Allotments always remind me of the movie “No Country for Old Men/No Allotments for Old Men!!!” Your cussing has me snitches, as it adds the real life touch missing from the other allotment videos on UA-cam!

  • @Early100
    @Early100 4 роки тому +2

    If it were my plot and I knew where it had come from I’d chuck it back (Easy for me to say cos I don’t have an allotment..lol) and if I was in a bad mood I’d bloody well add a bit more - but that’s just me - hahaha...seriously though it must be so disheartening, hope you sort it without too much hassle. Anyway...new subscriber here, your channel just appeared in “recommended” so I popped over had a quick nosey around & think you’re brill 👍👋😃

    • @Early100
      @Early100 4 роки тому

      Oh....I forgot, if you haven’t got wd40 yet try rubbing a candle on the hinges or spray furniture polish on them. Happy Sunday :)

  • @rubiccube8953
    @rubiccube8953 2 роки тому +1

    Emma I understand how you feel I’ve had exactly the same problems . It’s so predictable I just switch on the memo recorder on my iPhone to record any nasty conversations before I go on site. Hope you resolved the problems.

  • @Lynne-plot35b-36b
    @Lynne-plot35b-36b Рік тому

    The wigwam is a great idea you could try and grow Allsorts it like. Clematis and thornless roses along with some annual climbers. Wild seeds around it too. Emma it Will be beautiful xx

  • @ArtistisMe
    @ArtistisMe Рік тому

    As for your Wigwam/Teepee. I would purchase some willow sticks & grow in amongst your branches/twigs. They'll grow quite quickly and there easy to intertwine as a living Teepee. My friend planted one in her garden for herself to made a shaded area to sit in.

  • @sheilafarren5359
    @sheilafarren5359 4 роки тому +14

    Hi Emma I would go to your neighbours as say did you see anybody dump some rubbish on my plot it’s a way of letting them know without accusing and report it to the committee,

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому +3

      Good thinking. I've reported it to the site rep, havent heard back yet but I'll keep you informed. It's just rude really isnt it? x

  • @mrsb2914
    @mrsb2914 3 роки тому +4

    That's a shame Emma, what was the outcome in the end? I had a really stuck up plot neighbour dumping rubbish on my plot so I made a massive wooden sign which read dump your crap on my plot and I'll curl one out on your plot! Safe to say I didn't have anymore fly tipping on my plot.

  • @sharib1916
    @sharib1916 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Emma, just ignore them, you are doing really well, fortunately my allotment neighbours are nice so I don't have to deal with such rudeness.

  • @YourMom-kg1tb
    @YourMom-kg1tb Рік тому

    This was 2 years ago? Look how far you've come!!!

  • @kimscrafts4814
    @kimscrafts4814 3 роки тому +1

    Report it to whoever sorts your allotment plot take pictures and show them to. Maybe say your suspicion as means that they can put out a notice or have a quiet word with them. I had the same problem as my plot was abandoned and when took it over mid season last year I only concentrated on one end the council put up a notice when I reported it and as of the moment nothings happened again good luck hope you get it sorted xx

  • @staceyxx8495
    @staceyxx8495 3 роки тому +1

    Unfortunately I find this is the case with allotments. We left ours as this was happening all the time. We also spent so much time putting an irrigation system in our greenhouses and in space of one hour someone came a ripped it out and stole it. Such a shame isn't it x

  • @Pseudo-wh7hg
    @Pseudo-wh7hg 4 роки тому +3

    Hi Emma, new subscriber here! What utter sods dumping rubbish on your plot, who the hell do they think they are?! I agree with the other commenters, stick some cameras up and maybe try to make them obvious as a deterrent. If anyone comments on them negatively surely you can say that someone has been dumping rubbish and you're trying to stop it. Also worth reporting to the allotment committee if there is one - hopefully they can look into it so you don't have to confront anyone directly. Would it be possible to put up a highish fence at the back of your plot? Even if it is just chainlink or trellis? I don't have an allotment so I don't know if that is a no-no.
    I also have an absolute nightmare sawing and I recently got an electric saw from B&Q, makes life so much easier! I'd have a look about for pallets to make the rest of your raised beds, brilliant for free wood if you can get any.
    Your muttering whilst working cracks me up, I suspect that's exactly how I sound when I'm trying to do something awkward in the garden. :D

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому

      I know! I'm still fuming about it! Not sure we are allowed to put high fences up and it would feel a little antisocial, you know? Not sure I would be confident with an electric saw! Jesus! Did you see me trying to cut that wood?! I nearly took my leg off!! Haha! x

  • @mychills123
    @mychills123 Рік тому +2

    Unfortunately Emma this will happen all through your life and a lot of it is jealousy hold your head up smile to yourself and say they have the problem not you, when that happens to me I do more to piss them off and they soon leave me alone

  • @carolehenderson9185
    @carolehenderson9185 24 дні тому

    Feel for you Emma, you’re a genuine hard working girl. If wish we were nearer and could give you a hand to clear the rubbish. I’ll send you a “NO DUMPING” sign ! Keep the chin up, it’s not personal it’s just the nasty folk being sh%*tty out of laziness. Big hugs from a distance 😊

  • @lazycarper7925
    @lazycarper7925 4 роки тому +4

    cheeky sods, id have took it all back off and put it on there plot,before they got back, and if they said have you seen all this rubish,them really knowing they put it all on your plot!, id say no i havent, but it looks a mess, now you pointed it out, ok im going ,ive got some planting to do ill see you later,
    and then id also be thinking what propper nobs as i walk back to my shed

  • @vickiphillips7910
    @vickiphillips7910 Рік тому +1

    Emma, take pictures of the neighbor's allotments for your records and if things keep reappearing on your allotment you can confront them or your allotment leaders with your pictures. Chin up, working on the allotment will make you feel better. I do like the slug suggestion. Share the love.

  • @johnfisher7925
    @johnfisher7925 3 роки тому +1

    That sucks mate did you find out who did it I'm new to your channel first video I've watched I've subscribed so I looking forward to watching all you vids 👍

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  3 роки тому +2

      Ah thanks! I never found out who it was, but they haven't done it since! Fingers crossed it doesn't happen again.

  • @GardeningforBeginners
    @GardeningforBeginners 4 роки тому +1

    Speak to committee or council if you are on one. What is your saw that’s from the arc. Well done for the wigden. I have a grass area for kids with swing set for them. Stick some peas in the ground also start done in modules . Beans would like the tunnel frame . Cheers Ray 🥕🌽🌶

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому

      Ah great advice Ray, thanks so much. Yes, beans would be amazing to grow if I can sort out the frame. And I'm thinking of grassing over the back of the plot. x

  • @spacetraveller630
    @spacetraveller630 3 роки тому +5

    dont let them win, put cameras up and keep your phone on when they come up to you. Play the long game until you have proof and then hit them.

  • @andrewbloomfield8043
    @andrewbloomfield8043 Рік тому

    Having an allotment can be very hard work , you are doing a great job. Try not to let your neighbours bother you . report then to the council .

  • @isagibbon3140
    @isagibbon3140 3 роки тому

    Oh dear. Some people are masters in creating additional work to others. ( I am fighting the neighbour´s pest cat.) Have you got a snap on any of your old films where the mess was before? Be vigilant. Good luck in sorting it out the peaceful way.

  • @mollvandiepenbrugge9817
    @mollvandiepenbrugge9817 11 місяців тому

    You poor thing, what a bummer, enough to make you give up, so pretty resilient to carry on

  • @katec9893
    @katec9893 Рік тому +1

    I know what you mean, some people are just hostile and take out their aggression on others. My allotment neighbour was OK last year but this year he's been really negative and critical, quite rude and patronising about my plot which I've spent months clearing of rubbish, 7ft high brambles and masses of weeds with my mums help. He's one of those people who always thinks his way is the best way. It's difficult to avoid him as he looks over the hedge and tries to talk to me. I'm hoping I can avoid him and deflect his negative comments with humour. There are difficult people everywhere so they're hard to avoid. I have a lot of difficult things going on in my life at the moment and I just don't need a rude negative hostile neighbour to deal with.

  • @mppc2001
    @mppc2001 24 дні тому

    Emma don't let them get to you. Contact your allotment council or organisers and tell them to arrange removal of the unwanted waste. It's a bummer but some peeps are ignorant and rude!

  • @aaron6841
    @aaron6841 3 роки тому

    You need cladding nails for felt roofs they are really short so won't show through also gt85 is good for noisy hinges

  • @growinginthecountry646
    @growinginthecountry646 4 роки тому +2

    People can be such donkeys!!! Like, why would someone do that?
    I got a present of a bench for my allotment. The first day as I was leaving I decided to put all my nets and canes on it to hide it, just in case. The very next time I was there someone had nicked it. And they'd put all the nets back as they were, as if I wouldn't notice or something!!! 😕 Glad I have my plot at home now for that reason!

  • @fergusdangerfield156
    @fergusdangerfield156 Рік тому

    Emma, I've just notice the date of your vlog and realised I'm way off time wise. Hope you had a good outcome to this issue xx.

  • @aresroyle7809
    @aresroyle7809 4 роки тому

    not sure if your allowed but ut up a little picket fence so if they did mistake it for abandoned they'll see it's in use! I realize I'm late to this but stumbled across the video and thought id leave some advice xx

  • @peterellis1201
    @peterellis1201 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Emma hope you and your family are ok , just a question are you doing more on your plot this year ( it's probably a silly question ) when you got so much to think about and do , take care 👍😊😊👍

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому +1

      Not sure anymore Peter. We're on lock down now and I don't think I'm allowed there at the moment :(

    • @peterellis1201
      @peterellis1201 4 роки тому

      Emma Bailey Hi I went to my plot to day but I had to keep my distance from everybody else , and we're gloves and keep my hands clean , hope everything think is ok with your family, hope to see some more of your plot soon take care 👍😊😊👍

  • @kosmosjk
    @kosmosjk 4 роки тому +2

    Speak to your allotment committee and take lots of footage for your records over the hedge so you can identify the stuff that gets dumped and where it is coming from :-)

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому +1

      Will do. It's just a bit of a shock really, I wasnt expecting anything like this to happen. I've emailed the site rep so fingers crossed it gets sorted x

  • @mrsbj322
    @mrsbj322 4 роки тому +10

    WD40 at Home Bargains for one pound...for haunted shed door....or keep creak to ward off others...

  • @TheCnutofMonteCristo
    @TheCnutofMonteCristo 9 місяців тому

    A bit late to this, ive been thinking of getting an allotment and found your channel. A guy i work with had a lot trouble with people on his allotment and he ended up dumping salt water on their plot

  • @carolwhite6979
    @carolwhite6979 4 роки тому +1

    talk to the allotment committee and tell them what is going on. also check the rules of the allotment.... oh, a can if WD49 will solve the squeaky door. 😃 don't worry about what others say., you've got to learn and it takes time. Try not to get discouraged. ❤️

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому

      Have done! Fingers crossed they get back to me soon, they are a little slow. I'm not worried about what others say really, I tend to do things the wrong way and learn the hard way. But I'm up for the challenge :) thanks for the support x

  • @eadjh98
    @eadjh98 3 роки тому +2

    Go and see or contact the allotment holders committee main man and complain to them! I’m sure they don’t want that kind of people on their site pissing off the other holders! and maybe give them a warning! Failing that sabotage their crops under the cover of darkness! 😛😎.good luck anyway! Subbing to your channel! Love your approach!

  • @lisllew
    @lisllew 4 роки тому +2

    People are so rude!!! Love your Den for the kids 😊

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks you. Can't believe the den is still standing to be honest! haha!

  • @zumbawithcathya
    @zumbawithcathya 2 місяці тому

    Hi I’m just starting watching your old videos …. Maybe it may come up in videos I’ve not yet watched, but I wonder what happened with “dump-gate” ? I do hope other dumping episodes didn’t take place . Best wishes Cathy 🤗

  • @meapantz1983
    @meapantz1983 Рік тому

    Our plot is full of rubbish. We got it a few months ago and we gave been tidying it up gradually but it's such a pain as we have to take it home as there are no bins on site

  • @rochford1000
    @rochford1000 2 роки тому

    May I strongly suggest a wildlife video camera. They are triggered by movement. I have 2 and have captured intruders twice at my plot. The light comes on but most people think it's just a light and don't realise they are being filmed. Plenty on Amazon. Mine cost about £50 each a couple of years back but prices vary. They normally run on AA batteries.

  • @simplifygardening
    @simplifygardening 4 роки тому +2

    Get some WD40 and spray it on the door hinges Emma and that will sort it out for you., I would go and speak to the allotment comity and ask them to sort it out. That's bad. I would suggest getting that sorted or it will continue

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому

      I promise I will get round to that door soon! I have written to them and I'm waiting for a response, but they do like to take their time!

  • @johnstephenson7286
    @johnstephenson7286 2 роки тому

    Emma you need to install a car camera on your shed powered by a battery obviously that would catch anyone dumping and keep an eye on Mr Bloody Fox lol
    Keep up the blogs you are great xx

  • @nidge2822
    @nidge2822 4 роки тому +1

    Hi new subscriber to your channel 😃I feel for you i really do ..my allotment has been broken into 5 times in 6 wks scumbags ,I now a trail camera hidden in garden it's ace got from amozan ace night pics and video with sound but no one has been back since lol typical pmsl

  • @TheWtfnonamez
    @TheWtfnonamez 10 місяців тому +1

    The first mistakes I made when getting my allotment where these....
    1. Not installing wildlife snapshot cameras
    2. Not ring-fencing my plot so someone had to do criminal damage to encroach on it
    3. Assuming everyone was "nice" and cared about "the environment".
    Personally I think the whole climate crisis is bullshit and I signed up to an allotment because I wanted to grow food, and embrace a more "natural" way of eating.
    Within minutes of turning up on my plot, I found out my neighbour had stolen the pathway between our plots and taking it for their own, everyone dumps their shit at the south fence, all of them will burn plastic on a bonfire, and nobody gives a shit about anything other than .....
    1. Having a shed to get drunk in
    2. Policing the area around the shed they get drunk in
    3. Competing with anyone around the shed they get drunk in.
    Sad really because I just wanted a shed to get drunk in.

  • @garysdurhamallotment8138
    @garysdurhamallotment8138 4 роки тому +4

    Some folk do this to test your "staying power"
    I would wait till they're on there plot and the winds blowing their way then have the smokiest fire ever possible ( yes i done this to a plot neighbour who built a door into my old allotment so he could enter when he pleased !.. I also nailed the door shut lol).
    However I would just hit the guilt card and when you see them next make some small talk then drop in something like "some cheeky barstward dumped there crap in here I cant believe it!"
    New to this channel so I look forward to watching you learn!i

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому +2

      Good suggestions thanks. Wow, can’t believe they built a door?!! Absolutely crazy, what are some people thinking?!

  • @Allotmentman62
    @Allotmentman62 4 роки тому +1

    Oohh that rubbish is bad, try and get it sorted ☹☹

  • @Debbieanne51
    @Debbieanne51 Рік тому

    Make a big sign on a stick, red circle with a red line. " no dumping please " And put it where the rubbish was found.

  • @dpeake27
    @dpeake27 Рік тому

    Hi Emma don't get despondent, are you a member of a local allotment group you could report to them? Loving your allotment diaries ❤️ keep smiling and growing xxx

  • @Tracys_Little_Patch_of_Dirt
    @Tracys_Little_Patch_of_Dirt 4 роки тому +5

    Your as bad as me with the swearing I love people that are natural and don't put in any airs and graces.
    Glad you are sorting the sneaky dumper. So rude if be leaving notes on plots shed doors around my plot telling them to bugger off dumping stuff.

  • @ConversationShed1
    @ConversationShed1 3 роки тому

    new to finding your channel emma sorry about your bad news :(

  • @Lynne-plot35b-36b
    @Lynne-plot35b-36b Рік тому

    Aaaw Emma I’m sorry this has had penned keep your chin up
    Chuck x

  • @tracysmith65
    @tracysmith65 4 роки тому +2

    Put up a sign saying no dumping here!!!

  • @Colinking2127
    @Colinking2127 3 роки тому +1

    Our allotments have changed it used to be nice now its not very friendly. People are strange. I just deal with my plot. Produce often gets stolen.

  • @lisaberry7535
    @lisaberry7535 4 роки тому +2

    This really annoys me too, just really cheeky and whoever did it is in breach of their allotment ownership by trespassing on your plot!!..I got a £19.99 wildlife camera from Ebay..works wellwith a 32gb memory card, report to commitee too. Your wigwam looks great..roll on summer!! 🌸💕🌻🌞

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому +1

      Yes, lots of suggestions saying I should get a camera! I’ll look into it. And absolutely, roll on summer!! 😊👍🏻

  • @the_mothercooker
    @the_mothercooker 4 роки тому +1

    Climbing nasturtiums don’t mind shade and would look lovely and are rapid growers.

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому

      Ah amazing, thanks so much! I was wondering what might grow in the shade, I'll go have a look. Thanks! x

  • @theleftlion929
    @theleftlion929 2 роки тому

    Whoever it was watches your channel boiling with rage at your success. Seething at home planning their next rubbish hit. Knobs

  • @danibezer3435
    @danibezer3435 2 роки тому +1

    Definitely report this to your allotment committee… a wildlife type camera or at least one of those cctv signs?? Nobody should be allowed to take your happy place away from you, we need our allotment happy places xxx

  • @barber1813
    @barber1813 4 роки тому +1

    i had a similar thing ,but put a wild life camera up so ...everyone could see,and it all stopped ,i would dig the whole plot over then notice foot prints on the soil ,black bags of weeds dumped at the back of my shed

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому

      Oh blimey! Some people are just a-holes arent they?! I'll do some investigating and see if I can figure out who it is!

  • @katiemartin2428
    @katiemartin2428 Рік тому

    This happened to me on my plot so I made a sign for my plot saying do not dump your rubbish on my plot and it didn’t happen again. The allotment manager guy told me to add it to another pile of rubbish someone had dumped on the car park. It hasn’t happened again but it was very upsetting !

  • @neilrobinson9806
    @neilrobinson9806 2 роки тому

    Keep going you will be fine 👍👍👍

  • @bertorr7211
    @bertorr7211 Рік тому

    You poor thing, that's a real shitty day, but the fact that you can rationalise the situation and look for positives after tossing the teddy out the pram is admirable.

  • @susanwood8086
    @susanwood8086 Рік тому

    Hi Emma, where in London is your allotment ?

  • @suenorman2794
    @suenorman2794 Рік тому

    Just watched your vlog from 2 years ago about your plot having rubbish dumped did you find out who did it

  • @oarfrost
    @oarfrost 4 роки тому +2

    It happens all the time. Have a word with your neighbours, tell them that you are hiring a van to take the rubbish to the dump and tell them that you will take some of theirs, but would appreciate petrol money and the help of a fit lad for the heavy lifting.
    Allotment holders are nice, but odd. I have just taken over a new plot and discovered that the previous owner had buried a washing machine on the site. God knows how or why. It must have taken hours of back breaking work to dig the hole when he could have just as easily left it outside the gates for the Pikkies to pinch, but there you are.

    • @RoseMary-vs3io
      @RoseMary-vs3io 4 роки тому

      You can always rely on the pikkies😂

    • @oarfrost
      @oarfrost 4 роки тому

      @@RoseMary-vs3io God bless them. I have left buckets of stones outside the allotment gates and they even take those. No idea why or what the Gyppos do with them, but as long as the stuff goes I am easy.

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому

      LOL! I think I would be pretty excited about finding a washing machine burried. Maybe it had money hidden in it? Did you check before you threw it away?! lol.

  • @Kev_meaney
    @Kev_meaney 4 роки тому +1

    Buy a wildlife camera, fairly cheap on ebay. Tell your neighbour's that you've got one just to avoid any conflict regards filming people then place it where itll capture the back of your plot. If they know theres a camera there it should stop them. Tell them you want to see what wildlife is on these plot

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому

      Good thinking Ted. And I've actually wanted a wildlife camera for a while, so it's a win win!

  • @weatherby1982
    @weatherby1982 3 роки тому +1

    i really want a plot but shit like this puts me off and people are so nosy and would want to talk to me all the time i couldn't handle it and i don't think i will ever have one......the idea of having one is good but reality and the people puts me off.

  • @Lynne-plot35b-36b
    @Lynne-plot35b-36b Рік тому

    What is that mound at the back door s that their rubbish too?

  • @cornishbackgardenernewallo1793
    @cornishbackgardenernewallo1793 4 роки тому +4

    Put couple signs up saying cameras in operation

  • @Silverdale15
    @Silverdale15 Рік тому

    I've just seen this that's disgusting I'm sure you have solved it by now but I was dipping back into your vlogs....truly heartbreaking did u solve it ? Someone tell me....i expect u reported it to whoever you rent from and all is well now...

  • @lindafirth1562
    @lindafirth1562 Рік тому

    Report them to the council. They need to know and take action, on your behalf, and they should help to move all the dumped stuff too.

  • @susiesalter5290
    @susiesalter5290 4 роки тому +1

    Angry also...gutted for YOU.....but that Wigwam is sòooo cute......are you still gonna film home vlogs?...miss them.... rooting for you Emma xxxx🤞🤞🙏🤞🤞💚💚🌱🌱🌿☘🌻🌻

    • @emmasallotmentdiaries
      @emmasallotmentdiaries  4 роки тому

      I think I might be forced to go back to home vlogs soon if all these schools close! Will put some different content up soon, I've just got a little obsessed with the plot! Haha! x

  • @deedee54b43
    @deedee54b43 4 роки тому +1

    Keep your chin up hun. Xxx

  • @simoncooper4428
    @simoncooper4428 4 роки тому

    Stay positive :)

  • @kikik5266
    @kikik5266 2 роки тому

    What happened with the garbage situation?

  • @rawtone08
    @rawtone08 3 роки тому +1

    throw it back job done :)