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National Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners (NSALG) is the leading national organisation upholding the interests and rights of the allotment community across the UK. They work with government at national and local levels, other organisations and landlords to provide, promote and preserve allotments for all. They also offer support, guidance and advice to our members and those with an interest in allotment gardening


The Royal Horticultural Society is the leading horticultural authority, with a history stretching back over 250 years. This link takes you to the ‘Grow Your Own Vegetables’ section of their website.


Allotment Regeneration Initiative (ARI) is a leading force in the struggle to enhance allotments throughout the UK, depending solely on grant funding. ARI work with anyone involved in regenerating or creating allotments - all of their services are free to not-for-profit organisations.

Allotment Vegetable Growing was started by John Henderson as an online diary and to help others growing vegetables on allotments.

Plot Holder’s Guide is for anyone who rents or is thinking of renting an allotment plot. It outlines the basics you need to know in order to enjoy all the opportunities and benefits that allotment gardening offers. This guidance covers the basics of allotment gardening and allotment law to get you started, and there are a range of organisations that can give you help, advice and support.


Immobilise is the world's largest FREE register of possession ownership details. Immobilise can be used by members of the public and businesses to register their valued possessions or company assets, and exclusive to Immobilise all account holders registered items and ownership details are viewable on the Police national property database.

All About Allotments website designed for everyone who has an allotment, thinking about getting an allotment and for those in charge of managing allotments.


An extensive list of web links relating to allotments, gardening, fruit & vegetables, grow your own, fresh produce, flowers, seeds & garden supplies