The National Allotment Society (NAS) has today announced the theme for National Allotments Week 2026, taking place from 10–16 August 2026. The new theme, Grow to Learn – Lifelong lessons from the ...

Local authorities have been offering allotments up to 85 times smaller than traditional plots to cope with soaring demand. There are around 175,000 people on the waiting list, some for up to 15 years, ...

Allotments help UK households save millions on food as cost-of-living pressures continue The National Allotment Society says allotments continue to play a vital role in helping households cope with ...

With plots opening to the public countrywide this month – to mark National Allotments Week, August 11 to 17 – Velvet’s Melanie Taylor encourages you to find a local event and discover the wonders of ...

If you live in a flat: I: Get an allotment - but remember that they are hard work and require plenty of soil-hours. They are, however, the best bet for a consistent supply of produce. Contact your ...

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A vibrant community allotment is set to breathe new life into a disused area of Stanton Hill.