Spleen Cringe joins the Green Fringe!

Any other allotmentalists out there? Especially amongst the organically inclined? Just signed for mine today... I'm sharing a 10 x 30 yard hunk of land with a friend/neighbour. I can see a lot of weed removal and double digging coming on... but what next? Advice from seasoned pros welcome. I have a book, but am keen to listen to the voice of hard-won experience...