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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July Foraging Guide

July is when the British countryside hits its stride — fields are full, hedgerows ripen, and wild herbs flower freely. While early blooms like meadowsweet linger, fruits like elderberries and wild plums begin to appear, hinting at the harvest ahead.

July Gardening Checklist

July is hot and busy—water and feed crops, lift shallots, plant winter brassicas, sow salads in shade, thin roots, mulch fruit trees, watch for pests, ventilate greenhouses, and harvest early crops like beans and strawberries.

20 Perennial Vegetables to Grow for a Low-Maintenance, High-Yield Plot

Discover 20 perennial vegetables that grow back year after year with minimal effort. From rhubarb and asparagus to lesser-known gems like Good King Henry and walking onions, these resilient crops offer long-term harvests, improve soil health, and reduce garden chores—making them perfect for low-maintenance, sustainable gardening.


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