Our new shed is installed. The old one survived the storm, but with cold and wet weather likely to feature over the next few months, we decided that a shed large enough to sit out weather in was needed. My brilliant allotment neighbour built me a 7’x8′ shed out of pallets (for a very reasonable fee) – it even has a reclaimed window in it to offer some light during the darker months. I have always felt that the allotment should be a place where we reuse and recycle and it really pleases me to know that the shed is constructed from such materials – I think we’ll continue that theme when insulating and decorating it.
My other allotment neighbour persuaded us that we should also invest in a little wood burning stove for the shed. It’s a bit of an expense; but one thing I’ve learnt over six years of having an allotment and a family, is that if your children are happy and comfortable at the plot, then it means you can get lots done on your visits. Also, I find the allotment the place where I can relax the most, and I’ve been dreading not being able to visit due to the weather. Having the stove and a snug shed should help me to continue to enjoy the peace if he plot – whatever the weather and life throws at me.
That wood burning stove looks lovely! I hope it serves you well over the winter.
Keeping me warm at the moment.
Wow! That’s got me thinking!
It’s certainly been handy today when it was raining!
Can you give me any technical details: size etc, flue ?.
It’s a small pot belly stove from machinemart http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/potbelly-cast-iron-stove
Got a bit of flue from B&Q for about 10 quid.