Author: Suzanne Powell

We are pleased to invite all plot holders to our Southern Allotments Annual Show. If you have any lovely fruit, vegetables or flowers bring along your entries between 11am and 1:30pm. It’s just for fun and to show others what can be grown here, and you could even win the coveted Golden Pumpkin trophy. Judging […]

As many of you will be aware, we are about to experience our third heatwave of 2026. Although we might enjoy the warm sunshine, our plots can suffer so here are some tips to help your plot thrive despite the challenging temperatures.  Water Properly, Not More Often. One of the biggest mistakes allotment holders make […]

Unfortunately the site will be closed from 8am until 5pm on Wednesday 20th May. This is to allow essential engineering works on our water supply. There will be be heavy plant on site and no parking spaces and so we have taken the decision to temporarily close the site for your own safety. The site […]

April Allotment Tasks April marks a turning point in the gardening calendar, with longer daylight hours and rising temperatures sparking new growth. Here’s a quick guide to essential allotment jobs this month Soil Preparation As temperatures rise, the soil often warms enough for light digging. Avoid working it when it’s wet, as this damages structure. […]

This week our great team from Southern Allotments attended the launch of The Great Britsh Spring Clean at Platt Fields Park. An army of 200 participants took part in a group litter pick across the park. Our team had a stall at the event giving away seeds, plants and summer bulbs to local community groups, […]