An allotment
plot is a piece of land, which can be rented for growing fruit
and vegetables. The land is generally owned by the local
council.
Allotments and
community gardens are valuable green spaces that can help
improve people's quality of life by promoting healthy
food, exercise and community interaction. Allotments are
enjoying a recent resurgence and more and more
people are 'growing their own'.
Information
for current and prospective allotment plot holders
If you rent (or
want to rent) an allotment or if you want to
know about your responsibilities or those of
local authorities you should read the booklet:
Allotments:
A Plot Holders Guide
Download
this book below
It explains what you can
and can't do with your plot, the cost of renting, contents
of the tenancy agreement, what happens if a
local authority wants to dispose of the land, and a list
of useful contacts.
Survey
of Allotments, Community Gardens and City Farms: Urban
Research Summary No.23
This summary presents the
key findings of the Survey of Allotments, Community
Gardens and City Farms carried out by the University of
Derby on behalf of Communities and Local Government1
(Communities and Local Government).
Although commissioned by
Communities and Local Government, the findings and
recommendations are those of the authors and do not
necessarily represent those of the Department.
Timber
raised beds are an ideal way to grow vegetables in
an allotment. Raised garden beds are ideal for
growing carrot, potato and onion crops as well as
cabbage and other brassicas and delicious squashes
including courgettes (zucchini) and pumpkins.
Growing
Vegetables
Vegetables
are natural and low in fat and calories. They give us an energy
boost and a good source of fibre. This fibre makes us feel full and
prevents us from eating more food that may not be as good for us.
Our vegetable guide is full of growing and care tips
ideal for anyone tackling an allotment.
Cold
Frames & Cloches
An
extensive range of high quality cloches & cold frames to
provide protection to your plants and seedlings from weather
and rabbits - allowing you to get a
heads start over nature!
Polytunnels
Polytunnels
provide lots of space & light at a fraction of the
cost of a glass glazed greenhouse – ideal for growing
out of season salad produce, early
vegetables, bedding
plants, exotic
plants and more.
Greenhouses
Take a
look at some of the best value greenhouses available
for home delivery on the net. A greenhouse is the
ideal structure to give your crops an early start as
well protecting the more tender plants through the
winter.
Mini
Greenhouses
These compact
greenhouses are ideal for small gardens or beginners and
provide flexible solutions for propagating, growing and
storing plants.
National
Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners www.nsalg.org.uk
