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Get An Allotment And Grow Your Own Booze

With the wolves of recession loitering around most of our front doors, it’s perhaps time to consider getting an allotment. What? Yes, an allotment is a great idea because you can grow your own vegetables.

A simple idea, but one that could save you several pounds over a decade or so. But as well as the clear pecuniary advantage, you’ll also have the pleasure of coming home from a hard day digging at the allotment, and be able to casually toss a bunch earth-clad carrots on the kitchen table. There is surely no greater buzz than the knowledge that you’ve drawn life-giving produce from the ground.

Of course, the Rolls Royce of allotments would also contain a shed. In this shed you could easily contravene local bye laws by producing your own alcohol. Why not try making it from carrots? For some of us, the shedded allotment might provide a valuable escape from domestic strains, where troubles can be shared with fellow vegetable growers over a lovely mug of 60 percent proof carrot vodka.

Allotments are controlled by local councils, and are often in short supply. Just check your local council website, where further information can be unearthed. Tell them you’ll be growing potatoes, onions, runner beans – just don’t mention the carrot vodka.