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About The National Allotment Society


Founded in the early 20th century, The National Allotment Society is the leading representative body for UK allotment holders with over 125,000 members.

We work with government, landlords and developers to provide, promote and preserve allotments – highlighting the social and environmental benefits of growing sites and preserving allotments for future generations.

Membership comes with a host of benefits including legal advice, liability insurance, horticultural discounts, allotment expertise, advice and guidance. 

His Majesty King Charles III is our patron. His deep passion for gardening, commitment to environmental causes, and steadfast dedication to preserving the UK's rich traditions make him an invaluable advocate for our mission.


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Your October Gardening Checklist

October is a month for harvesting pumpkins, squashes, potatoes, and leeks, sowing hardy crops like spinach, kale, and broad beans, and planting spring cabbage, onions, garlic, and rhubarb crowns. Mulch beds, tidy paths, protect greenhouse plants, and leave seedheads for birds while preparing your allotment for winter.

From Plot to Packet: A Gardener’s Guide to Seed Saving

Save seeds from your own vegetables to cut costs, preserve varieties, and grow crops perfectly suited to your garden—seed saving is simple, rewarding, and something any gardener can master.

Allotments for Everyone: Are Smaller Plots the Way Forward?

Traditional allotments are big—about 250–300 m²—and need 4–8 hours a week. But with demand soaring, 76% of councils now offer smaller plots, needing just 1–4 hours. For busy lives, that flexibility could be the future: a mix of full, half, and micro-plots so more people get growing.


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