February’s allotment inspirations preparing for a resilient year

The theme for this year’s National Allotments Week, from 11 to 17 August, is Wellbeing. Five women reveal how their lives have changed for the better by spending time on their plot

Four years ago, Joy Lewty, 62, from Garforth, Leeds, was handed a pack of seeds. That simple gesture set in motion a chain of events that would change her life.

Reader Steve Watkin from County Durham explains why new skills and sustainability make growing such a joy

As July unfolds in the UK, the allotment is typically bursting with life and for people like us who love to grow their own food, we are now finally seeing the rewards of all those hours that we put in

It’s crucial to water, water, water this month! Irrigate in the evening or morning, and consider an automated system if you’re tethered to the tap. Quick-maturing crops (e.g. salad leaves and summer r

The crucial keys for a healthy plot are perfectly simple and will make a world of difference!