Community Gardening: Using Shared Rain Barrels and Butts for Allotments and Urban Plots

Community Gardening: Using Shared Rain Barrels and Butts for Allotments and Urban Plots

Introduction to Community Gardening in the UKAcross the United Kingdom, community gardening has experienced a notable resurgence, transforming both urban and suburban landscapes. This renewed enthusiasm can be seen in British towns and cities where shared green spaces, from traditional allotments to repurposed urban plots, are thriving once again. These gardens are more than just…
Community and Social Aspects of Organic Allotment Gardening in the UK

Community and Social Aspects of Organic Allotment Gardening in the UK

Introduction to Organic Allotment Gardening in the UKAllotment gardening is a time-honoured British tradition, with roots stretching back to the days of the Industrial Revolution. Back then, plots of land were allocated to working families so they could grow their own vegetables and supplement their diets. Even today, if you stroll through most towns and…