Our annual celebration of gardeners and growers from across the region is returning to Leazes Park on Saturday 16 September.
Allotments
Westmacott Allotments creates new community Rainbow Garden
Find out more about the new community ‘Rainbow Garden’ created at Westmacott Allotments by site secretary, Tony Jobling.
Allotment Plot Competition 2023
Following the success of last year’s Allotment Plot Competition, we’re delighted to announce entries are now open for this year’s event.
Gosforth allotment plot becomes haven for wildlife
Peter and Ann Wilson spoke to us about the habitat they have created for wildlife and nature on their allotment plot at Three Mile in Gosforth.
Second hand shed leads to award win for Little Moor Allotments plot holder
Gill Dallow from Little Moor Allotments in West Jesmond/Gosforth spoke to use about her love of allotments, and winning ‘Best Shed’ at the Newcastle Allotment and Garden Show 2022.
Newcastle’s Best Group/Community Allotment Plot
We spoke to Newcastle charity Children’s North East about the importance of their allotment plot at Benwell Lane in giving young people access to nature, and the chance to learn new skills.
Newcastle Allotment & Garden Show is back for 2022
We are thrilled to be bringing the Newcastle Allotment & Garden Show back to Leazes Park to celebrate with fun for all the family.
Meet the Team: Gavin Cassidy
Gavin Cassidy has recently joined the Urban Green Clean team as our new Local Food and Allotments Officer. This week we sat down with him to get to know him better and heard all about his passion for his new role, got some advice for budding growers, and his unique former home.