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As the golden days of summer fade, a new beauty emerges on the allotment. October brings a crisp chill to the air and a magnificent array of colours, a time for reflection and preparation. The past mo

Allotments get smaller as councils struggle with plot provision, reports Ian Hodgson

Seeing rest as a job has been a game changer on the allotment at this time of year for Olga Grieves

I’ve got lots of debris and garden waste I’d like to get rid of. How can I build a safe bonfire? First things first, if you’re going to have a bonfire on your allotment, you’ll need to check the regul

The garden has given me much joy this year, though it’s not been without its challenges! Especially the weather, with so little rain for long periods. But those two months of drought made little impac

Local families were struggling, and I had an idea…