Your Plot

There are many benefits to allotment gardening. However, creating and maintaining a productive plot is not as easy as it might look - no matter what the weather, it requires regular work and visits all year round to prepare the ground for cultivation and to keep things ticking over, as well as additional input during the growing season from April - September. Getting your plot to a good condition can initially take quite a bit of effort, but thereafter regular maintenance will usually suffice. That said, weeds are fast growing and appear, seed and spread rapidly, especially during the Spring and Summer months. So keeping on top of things is the key to maintaining control over your growing space and maximising your successes!

From time to time we all need a little help. First time allotment holders will discover a wealth of local knowledge by talking to some of our more experienced gardeners who will be able to advise and offer support. So, if in doubt, do please ask!

If for whatever reasons your circumstances change – for example, the time you have available to spend tending your plot is reduced or you have health issues - please inform the Secretary in writing or by email. The Committee would prefer to be kept informed by the plotholder, rather than discover an issue through a third-party complaint about a deterioration in the condition of an adjacent plot. We will do our best to accommodate and assist you where we can.