How To Get Involved in National Allotment Week

It's National Allotment Week! Let's take a moment to appreciate these little pockets of green that have become havens for countless people across the UK. From bustling cities to quiet villages, allotments offer a unique blend of relaxation, productivity, community spirit, and just an all-round natural escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

This year’s theme revolves around biodiversity and the role allotments play in providing shelter and food for wildlife in places where they would otherwise be left wanting. Growing is green, improving the quality of the air around us and mitigating the carbon emissions produced in everyday life – these are all themes that organisers of this year’s National Allotment Week, The National Allotment Society, wish to shine a light on.

Allotment owners up and down the country will be encouraged to show off their sites as part of this national initiative, which has been held for more than two decades, this year from Monday, August 12 to Sunday, August 18.

Even if you don’t run one yourself, those local to you may be planning special events this week to cover all manner of topics, ranging from soil health and the best plants to grow, to wildlife tips and pest control solutions. Head along and you may get some hints and tips to implement in your own garden!

Biodiversity on an Allotment

Biodiversity revolves around the richness of variety that a green space has, and what efforts are made to encourage other life to grow or visit.

While many view an allotment as a space to grow veggies ready for the dinner table, they are also loved by the wildlife of our nation. Allotments provide nectar to pollinators, boost the quality of soil from the variety of plants grown, and typically consist of a plethora of habitats in one space, such as compost heaps, mixed planting schemes, and hedgerows, each with their own attractive features to different insects, birds, and mammals.

How You Can Get Involved in National Allotment Week

Are you particularly proud of the efforts you put in on your allotment? Now is the time to shout about it! With the weather finally looking summery, folks will be out and about, so spend some time at your allotment and tell passersby about the national week and what steps you make for biodiversity.

Plus, you could also venture into the online realm to share your success, share images and stories on social media – we’d certainly love to hear about them on our dedicated Facebook page here!

The National Allotment Society will also be sharing feel-good stories through the week too.