Allotments

Two men examine what they have been growing on their allotment. The benefits of having an allotment include:

cheap source of fresh fruit and vegetables, and therefore a healthy diet
less contact with pesticides etc if you grow organically
opportunity to spend time outside enjoying nature
sense of achievement and well-being
giving your mind something positive to focus on
chance to learn
reduction in stress
chance to escape the pressures of modern living
helps community spirit and offers an opportunity to meet people from all walks of life
environment benefits by providing green spaces and wildlife habitats
gardening is a good form of exercise
a chance for children to learn where food comes from.

(Information provided by the Greater London Authority)

Allotment plots are available at various sites around the borough. For further information please contact the Greenspaces Officer:

Related Service Area Information: Allotments

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