Escaping...

Allotments are many things to many people;  a social haven for those who love to chatter while resting on their spades,  a quiet space where you can block out the world and dig/weed/sow/plant and reap, a dedicated area to garden for those without the joys of greenspace at home, and many other genuinely positive reasons.   ~For me, it is my absolute guaranteed 'head space'.  I may have had a tough day at work or the children may have drained me of all energy and sanity - but up on the Allotment I am at peace with the world!  We are lucky to have a lovely environment with sheep in the adjoining field, buzzards occasionally flying overhead and lots of birds.    Owls can be heard in the evenings too, which is just lovely.