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From January 3rd get 10% off Natural Grower’s range of liquid fertiliser, compost, plant feed and soil conditioner with a discount code that can be found in the members area. Their range of liquid fertiliser, compost, plant feed and soil conditioner are all suitable for outdoor and indoor plants. Approved by the Soil Association, Biodynamic […] Read the full story »

On Friday 16th December The National Allotment Society head office will close at 2.30pm and re-open 9am on 19th December 2022. Over the Christmas period the office will be closed from 23rd December-3rd January- any calls or emails received during this period will be picked up upon our return at 9am on 3rd January 2023. […] Read the full story »

This week NAS announced a new service that provides guidance and support to enable and encourage developers and local planners to include allotments in new housing developments.   We recently caught up with Chloe who has been on one of these plots in Northampton for the last 2 years to find out what a purpose-built […] Read the full story »

The National Allotment Society (NAS) launches brand new service for housing developers and local authorities. The service supports developers and local authorities to provide and manage allotments in new housing developments. This new provision is part of a NAS strategy to promote sustainable, thriving communities. The National Allotment Society (NAS) has launched a brand-new service […] Read the full story »

Update on 31st October from Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency Mandatory housing measures for all poultry and captive birds are to be introduced to all areas of England from 00:01 on Monday 7 November, following a decision by the United Kingdom’s Chief Veterinary Officer. The housing measures legally require […] Read the full story »

APSE have recently released their 'State Of The Market- Local Authority Allotment Services 2022'  These findings are not a surprise to the NAS. We are always conscious of the length of waiting lists and the reduction in plot size to accommodate more people on sites. It is in the interest of the NAS and the […] Read the full story »

The National Allotment Society members and staff are deeply saddened by the death Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen was an inspiration to us all throughout her reign,  Her Majesty’s lifelong devotion to service  and her contribution to public life throughout her lifetime has been truly amazing. We have huge respect for the elegance […] Read the full story »

Important Update on Hosepipe Ban for Allotment Gardeners. In good faith the National Allotment Society made representation to Southern Water on the 1st August as requested within their notification of the hose pipe ban. This was requested so that our members could reap the benefit of the crops that have now reached a critical stage […] Read the full story »

Posters available for National Allotment Week events Read the full story »

As part of National Allotments Week young people aged 2-12 can take part in The Big Bug Hunt with their school or learning community! The National Allotments Week theme for 2022 is Bugs, Bees and Broccoli and we want young people to head out into any green space and see what creepy crawlies they can find. […] Read the full story »