I never realised how important bamboo sticks would become in my life, says allotment grower Lee, who runs 2nd City Cottage, a YouTube channel dedicated to recording the highs and lows of his growing season on the plot in Birmingham. In this episode, Lee discusses the challenges and successes that have come from his first year as an allotment owner, and the lessons he has learned along the way.

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