Gardening Expert

We knew that the waiting list for allotments was high but new research has suggested that in some areas of the country the wait may be up to 40 years. Demand for allotments has increased as we have become more aware of the food we eat and what goes into it. The pastime that only used to be undertaken by retirees has now in fact become very trendy and more young couples are using allotments to grow there own veg and stay healthy at the same time.

Currently more than 80,000 people are on the waiting list for an allotment with a typical wait of around three years. However, in Camden, London the wait has reached an astounding 40 years! This shows that allotments are not just for people who live in rural or semi rural locations. To meet the demand the government must look at new ways to free up spare land and encourage this healthy and enjoyable pastime.