An introduction and history

Gate, Roedale Valley

Photograph by Simon Tobitt

Horsdean Allotment Plot (Jenn Price and Marigold Rogers)

Photograph by Simon Tobitt

Helpful web links

By Simon Tobitt

Brighton & Hove Organic Gardening Group
A group for gardeners in Brighton and Hove who want to practise, promote and learn more about organic gardening. Regular events, newsletter and group allotment project.
www.bhogg.org

Brighton & Hove City Council - Allotments Page
The first step for those interested in taking up an allotment in the city. You can apply for an allotment on line, and there are details of the 37 allotment sites within Brighton & Hove, showing plot availability.
www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/index.cfm?request=c486

Moulsecoomb Forest Garden and Wildlife Project
A really interesting website of a community allotment project based on a site near Moulsecoomb Place, Brighton. Features natural and social history of this area between Moulsecoomb and Hollingdean, old photographs and postcards, fantsatic oral history interviews that give an excellent insight into allotments from Brighton's yesteryear, and opportunities to get involved in volunteering with the project.
www.seedybusiness.org

National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners
The society aims to encourage the formation of gardening associations and safeguards the allotment way of life - environment, leisure and health - through improved legislation. Frequently asked questions answered and advice available. Seed scheme and insurance for members.
www.nsalg.org.uk

The Allotments Regeneration Initiative
A partnership of organisations interested in increasing the uptake of allotments in the UK. Helpful fact sheets available.
www.farmgarden.org.uk/ari/