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.
Allotments
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.
Plotting For The Future
This week is National Allotment Week – an annual celebration of the role allotments play in helping people live healthier lives, grow their own food, develop friendships and bolster communities.
Getting your allotment ready for growing season
The seasoned gardeners and growers among you will know February is the ideal time to prepare your allotment for some of the earliest outdoor sowings in March. There may be a chill in the air, but spring is just around the corner and now is the time to get started, so we asked our Allotments Officer, Mark, for some of his top tips.