I'm sorry to hear this. I'm trying to imagine how I'd feel in your place. I imagine I'd be incoherent with anger to the point of tears. You have all my sympathy even though that won't help your situation. Lou

You could always plant high growing plants (even climbing roses) that block the sun from his raised beds. That would go a long ways to making him wise up and be more neighborly.

Sorry, just trolling through looking for Rose info that I can use.....

Have a good year.

I'm afraid that person and I would need to have a little "discussion".

In that situation I might have to borrow my husband's vintage 1913 rifle that has enough power to shoot through a house or two and still damage someone. Not exactly sure where I'd aim it.....I HATE that kind of behavior.

Ingrid

Terrible! How dare he? Many years ago i was involved in an allotment. It seemed like a nice sharing place. No one would have dreamed of doing something like this. There must be someone who oversees the place and rules to prevent this mayhem. I'm really sorry.

Wait, you mean I am not supposed to take my half out of the middle??

Hehehe.....some people sure think that is what they are so special they can do. Hopefully the allotment has an overseer to help him put his garden in his area.

If not, maybe you should try growing stinging nettles, for soup of course, in that small area you can no longer mow.

He should put it back to what it was before. No excuse for ruining your path. Does he know you are leaving? Couldn't he have waited for a land grab? Lucky person who gets your fine soil if you go. I wish I had that garden space next to you. We'd have a grand time. Someday this is going to seem so far away. Your wood will be filled with wonderful things and room to spare for many more.

I'm glad you have a space where no one can be rude to you like that. The LA area is getting more rude all the time. People feel self important and put themselves first more and more. If you can't get to your plants,maybe the person in charge can remedy the situation. You have the right to have what you need the same as anyone else.

Unpleasant behavior on the part of your neighbor. Does anyone regulate these things? And, in terms of emotional response, is there a way to fight fire without resorting to fire? Emotional water? I usually go right up in flames myself, and find the conflict ends badly for all. There's too much anger in the world these days.
When I left my U.S. garden that I'd worked on for ten years and came to Italy, then after two years started my current garden, for a while I was pretty demoralized. It's hard leaving behind one's garden passions and affections and successes and starting over. Now I love my new garden and the old one is part of the past. I think the same thing will happen to you.
Melissa