Unfortunately, many garden centers tend to only have limited ranges of goods, seeds, plants, potatoes and sets, suitable for allotments. Too many of them are being run by Accountants, who realise that “Plotters” demand “value for money”. If you are lucky, you may still have access to an independent store catering for Allotments. In season, bargains are available at some chain stores. Try Lidle, Aldi, Savacenter, Woolworths, B & Q, Homebase, Asda, Tesco.
Double check that fruit trees varieties are suitable for your area, before you buy them, as many varieties on sale, are not suitable for the climate outside the South of England.
Double check that fruit trees varieties are suitable for your area, before you buy them, as many varieties on sale, are not suitable for the climate outside the South of England.
For answers to some of your questions, and general discussions about allotments, try the Forum at www.Allotments4all.co.uk
For availability of Allotments in your area, contact your Local Authority.
Garden Organic, (previously known as HDRA), a registered charity, is at www.gardenorganic.org.uk and has useful information for organic gardening methods. Their seed bank of varieties, no longer commercially available, contains many interesting varieties such as red flowered broad beans, purple poded peas etc.
Various Local Groups of Garden Organic, hold “Potato Days” in the Spring, where it is possible to purchase individual tubers from a huge selection of some 100 Potato Varieties.
Various Local Groups of Garden Organic, hold “Potato Days” in the Spring, where it is possible to purchase individual tubers from a huge selection of some 100 Potato Varieties.
For general information on plants, pests, pruning etc. try Royal Horticultural Society at www.rhs.org.uk Unfortunately at present, 2007, I find their site is confusing and difficult to navigate. To help you find useful information on fruit, go direct to www.rhs.org.uk/plants/plant_groups/fruit.asp. and www.rhs.org.uk/advice/problems_fruitveg.asp for information on both fruit and vegetables. .
Scottish Allotments and Garden Society at www.sags.org.uk gives general information on Scottish Allotments, and holds occasional talks giving growing advice.
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