Sir, – Having recently taken a lease on an allotment within the hallowed walls of St Anne’s Park, for which I’ve waited over eight years on the Dublin City Council list, I can honestly say that growing one’s own fruit and veg is one of life’s greatest pleasures.
The allotment is housed in the original Victorian brick-walled garden used by the Guinness family to provide year-round produce.
In summer, these red bricks radiate their stored heat and turn this little garden into a oasis of warmth and tranquillity.
So, readers, grab your fork and spade and forget about food miles and get an allotment – it’s well worth the wait. – Yours, etc,
ANGIE NOLAN,
The Donahies,
Dublin 13.
Sir, – I'm not qualified to comment on Roberto Prato's carbon forkprint (April 30th), but I have to say that he does seem to keep a good table. – Yours, etc,
PJ MALONEY,
Kilbeggan,
Co Westmeath.