Why Cultivate an allotment?
Here are some of the great benefits of cultivating an allotment: • Relaxation/stress relief – what better way to unwind than to spend some time gardening, away from the stresses of modern city living? • Fresh air and exercise – gardening is recommended as an excellent form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities. • Fresh produce – home-grown crops are always far tastier than those bought in the shops, and at a fraction of the price.Why not grow your own 5 a day? • Organic produce – there is real concern about the possibility of chemical residues in food. Cultivating your allotment organically can ensure that your vegetables are chemical free. (Please be aware that not all allotments are organic.) • GM-free food – be sure that the food you eat is free of genetically modified product! • Community groups and allotments associations – allotments are a great way of meeting other like-minded people from right across the community. If you wish, you could get involved in your allotmen
