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Allotments may seem the next obvious choice. You will find yourself amongst a community of keen gardeners, probably with a wealth of experience, advice and often friendly camaraderie. Some allotment sites are sophisticated but others are quite basic so you need to check the facilities available. Some sites allow sheds and greenhouses whereas others don’t. With the current popularity of growing vegetables, unfortunately most allotment sites have a waiting list, usually of a number of years.

Well-used plots may have problems with infected soil and neglected plots with weeds. It may take a whole season to clear up the plot before it can be used. Speak to existing allotment holders about problems and challenges, including pests and crime. A full-size allotment will enable you to grow almost anything you might want but will take up a great deal of time – you may wish to share, or ask for a half-sized plot.