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# Lansdowne Allotments

Growing Together in Rugby Since 1928

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- [Spring Event - A Great Success](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/spring-event-a-great-success) - We hosted our first Spring Event on the 28th of March. Seeds were swapped, children went hunting and cake was eaten. Thankyou to everyone who attend the event. It was great to see the children having fun. We raised £26.70 though donations which will be used towards funding future events or invested into the site.
- [Fantastic New Notice Boards!](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/fantastic-new-notice-boards) - We have two fantastic new notice boards supplied and installed by Rugby Borough Council today. There is one for each site. East site is by the cross road, and West site is next to the first water trough.
- [Hooray! Important Maintenance days are back for 2026.](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/hooray-important-maintenance-days-are-back-for-2026) - Maintenance days are starting again in March. Maintenance days where the Management Committee welcome plot holders to offer a some time to help maintain the site. If each plot holder was able to attend just one of our sessions per year, the Management Committee would be able to accomplish much more and complete many other
- [Exciting Spring Event! Good Fun for the Kids!](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/exciting-spring-event-good-fun-for-the-kids) - The Lansdowne Allotment Committee are holding a Spring Event on Saturday 28th March. This event will be held from 12pm - 2pm and is open to all members of the association. The event will consist of a small scavenger hunt for the kids. All participants will win a small chocolate prize. There will also be
- [Lansdowne Allotment Events 2026! Great fun for all!](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/lansdowne-allotment-events-2026-great-fun-for-all) - As well as our Annual General Meeting on Saturday 7th March, we are planning to have 3 more events this year. One for each of the seasons Spring, Summer and Autumn. For the Spring Event we will be hosting a scavenger hunt for our allotment kids. We will also be offering Tea/Coffee and cake along
- [2026 Annual General Meeting](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/2026-annual-general-meeting) - This years Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on the Saturday 7th March at 10:30am. This meeting will be held on site, outside the shop, as it was last year. The AGM is open to all members of the association and plot holders and is an opportunity for you to hear about future plans
- [Allotment Members Barbeque](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/allotment-members-barbeque) - Saturday 16th August from 12pm. By the allotment shop. Please bring your own meat or veg, chair Great time to get together!
- [Official Opening of the Composting Toilets](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/official-opening-of-the-composting-toilets) - Sue Heyes from Severn Trent Water officially opened our composting toilets on Saturday 14th May during the working party at the allotments. Sue cut the tape on the 2 toilets and there was a tour of the other water saving initiatives at Lansdowne Allotments.
- [Footpath access to Lansdowne Allotments is Open Again](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/footpath-access-to-lansdowne-allotments-is-closed) - The walkway from Lower Hillmorton Road to Fleet Crescent and Lansdowne Place is now open as of 11/11/21, with improved drainage and resurfacing work complete.
- [Waterless Composting Toilets at Lansdowne Allotments](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/waterless-toilets-at-lansdowne-allotments) - October 2021 The commissioning of the composting toilets is now complete. There is a toilet located on both the East and West Lansdowne Allotments sites. There is a sit down toilet as well as a urinal, as kindly demonstrated by John and Sandy. They were placed on sites and installed by a willing group of
- [Christmas message from LAA Chairman](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/christmas-message-from-laa-chairman) - Christmas Greetings Lansdowne Allotment Holders, It’s that time of what has been an unusual year. Socially difficult but crop wise good. See our Christmas fare harvested this week. The potatoes are stored in the shed at home in a frost free environment. Hope you all are doing as well. It’s time to think and plan
- [Clifton Garden Club Plant Sale - Saturday 29th May 2021 from 9am](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/clifton-garden-club-plant-sale-saturday-29th-may-2021-from-9am) - PLANT SALE by the Clifton Garden Club. On Saturday 29th May . From 9 am and throughout the day. Venue at 61 and 70 South Road, Clifton upon Dunsmore. There is always a selection of garden plants and vegetables. Please maintain social distancing at all times. There will also be a cake sale by the
- [Drooper Newsletter June 2020](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/drooper-newsletter-june-2020) - The Drooper newsletter has just been published. It contains the latest news from Lansdowne Allotments as well as tips for jobs to do over the season. Download it here or find it on our website directly in the navigation.
- [Encouraging wildlife](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/encouraging-wildlife) - There are many benefits to encouraging wildlife and biodiversity on your plot, ranging from less pests to more healthy, organic fruit and vegetable plants. We have updated our website with: 15 top tips to increase wildlife on your plot as well asOur own Lansdowne Allotments Wildlife WatchA month-by-month guide to encouraging wildlife.
- [Frog Spawn 2021](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/frog-spawn-2021)
- [Scarlet Tiger Moth spotted at Lansdowne Allotments](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/scarlet-tiger-moth-spotted-at-lansdowne-allotments) - Read more...
- [Shop Opening Times](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/shop-opening-times) - We have been advised that the shop will now only open on Wednesday and Saturday from 11am to 12 noon.
- [2020 Maintenance Days - Volunteers needed](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/2020-maintenance-days-volunteers-needed) - 2020 Maintenance Days - Volunteers needed Planned Dates in 2020 26th January23rd February29th March26th April31st May28th June26th July30th August Plot holders, come along and meet us and make some friends. On the last Sunday of each month 10-12am. Tea, coffee and cakes are provided. Everyone is welcome and we hope that every plot holder can
- [The first visitors to the pond in 2020](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/frogspawn)
- [BBQ - 8th September](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/bbq-8th-september) - LAA committee invites our plot holders and their families to a BBQ on 8th September at 12.30pm Salads will be provided Please bring your own meat or alternative; this will be cooked for you or by you! Drinks and chairs are required
- [Compost Corner](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/compost-corner) - This should give you more space for putting the waste material that comes off the plot that has been all the part of enjoying a good harvest. Remember most waste can go in but any stalks like sweet corn, Brussels etc using secateurs or suitable cutters. Reducing the stalks to no more than 10 cm
- [Break-in at Lansdowne Allotments](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/break-in-at-lansdowne-allotments) - We are sorry to report that there’s been a break-in, our container (located by the shop) has been broken into and tools have been stolen (strimmers, pole saws, hedge trimmers, etc). We believe this may have happened on Sunday 13th Dec. night/ Monday 14th Dec. early morning but can’t be certain. As far as we
- [Bonfires](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/bonfires) - TO PLOT HOLDERS During this Corvid 19 emergency we request that no bonfires be used as we are surrounded by houses where vulnerable people may be getting their only bit of fresh air through an open window. This a statement by the National allotment Society. Thank you for your cooperation.
- [Allotment site full](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/allotment-site-full) - Our allotment site is now at full capacity. Please see the latest update here, plots update June 2020
- [Drooper Newsletter Dec 2019](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/drooper-newsletter-dec-2019) - The Drooper newsletter has just been published. It contains the latest news from Lansdowne Allotments as well as tips for jobs to do over the winter, in particular, making compost. Download it here or find it on our website directly in the navigation.
- [New Compost Corner - June 2020](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/new-compost-corner-june-2020) - We have an update from our Master Composters here.
- [COVID-19 Lockdown Update 2](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/covid-19-lockdown-update-2) - Plot Requests We are currently experiencing a high level of demand for plots. Therefore, please bear with us at this unusual time. We are working through plot requests in order of receipt and will get back to you as soon as possible. To request a plot see here
- [COVID-19 Lockdown Update](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/covid-19-lockdown-update) - Important Do's and Don'ts from the National Allotment Society The big no no is if you are self isolating or you or one of your family has the virus you must not visit the allotment. Coronavirus is with us and will be for some time with many restrictions.Mr Gove has said that visiting your allotment
- [Covid-19 Lockdown](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/covid-19-lockdown) - Message from the Chairman Dear plot holders, Saturday we were down on our plots and we have never seen so many on site for ages. Spring is suddenly showing signs, its sunny and dry in the day time and we want to get on. However Coronavisus is lurking in background with all life
- [Compost Corner Update Spring 2020](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/compost-corner-2) - We've updated our Compost Corner for Spring 2020. Its Spring around the corner. However the ground is very wet and even the weeds are not showing, so it must be too cold to think sowing. Although if you have raised beds or can put a wide plank across your plot you could plant some onion
- [Water](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/water) - Water. That very precious commodity that we tend to take for granted. We just turn on a tap and it’s available. If we have no water meter we tend to not worry how much we use. However those with a meter know that the more we use the more we have to pay, Lansdowne Allotments
- [Allotment Community Social Event - Saturday 23rd June](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/allotment-community-social-event-saturday-23rd-june) - On Saturday the 23rd June was the 1st Social Event for the new Lansdowne Allotment Association, organised by Jenny and many willing helpers. Held in one of our community orchards in the afternoon. It was a super attendance with about 50 plot holders, family & friends. They came laden with savoury dips and a wide
- [Be alert - thieves are about](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/be-alert-thieves-are-about) - Denham Allotments, in South Bucks, have recently had a break-in where a number of lawnmowers and cultivators were stolen. Please can all plot holders take sensible precautions when using equipment such as keeping valuable equipment hidden and locked away. Ideally keep a log of these details so that they could be identified if they are
- [New Chair Person Appointed](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/new-chair-person-appointed) - Following the departure of our previous chair person we are pleased to announce that we have a new chair, John Young. Lansdowne Allotment association is run by a volunteer committee. If you would like to contact the committee please complete our contact form. Thank you.
- [New Privacy Policy](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/new-privacy-policy) - Please be advised that following the new GDPR legislation Lansdowne Allotment Association have updated our privacy policy.
- [Vacant Chair](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/vacant-chair) - No, it's not a plot based party game but, having tendered a month notice to the committee, I am (as of the 25th) no longer involved with the association committees. If you have any communications to make to the association concerning ANY aspect of the running of the site please approach directly or in writing,
- [Pond and Boxes and So Much More](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/pond-and-boxes-and-so-much-more) - All sorts of good stuff has been happening over the past week with Dave and team finishing the ploughing of plots, digging the pond in the new wildlife area and levelling the car park on East. The first of the bat and bird boxes have gone up and we have received the 420 trees from
- [Plots Clear and Ready to Go](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/plots-clear-and-ready-to-go) - We are delighted to be able to report how fabulous and ready for planting the site is looking. Thanks to RBC for fulfilling their commitment to us and to Dave for his brilliant skills in clearing all of the old plots and getting us fully up to speed for the new season. Never seen the
- [The Trees Are Here](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/the-trees-are-here) - We are delighted to report that the 420 wildlife trees that we have been lucky enough to get from The Woodland Trust have now arrived. We are going to be planting them and establishing a wildlife friendly hedgerow in plot No 1 (The Secret Garden) to further enhance this wildife friendly space. As one of
- [Boxing Clever](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/boxing-clever) - A huge thank you to Ken on Plot 89 for very kindly (and expertly) making us a bird box and a bat box to help us expand the wildlife friendly areas on site. Above and beyond, thanks Ken.
- [New Key Exchange](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/new-key-exchange) - It was great to see so many of you over the weekend and I am delighted to report that over 70% of all the new keys have been allocated over the two days but, obviously, we still have some outstanding. You can exchange your old key for a new one on an ongoing basis
- [Rubbish Amnesty Ends](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/rubbish-amnesty-ends) - The rubbish amnesty is officially over. The RBC guys have been hard at it for the past few days clearing 20/30 years worth of all sorts of detritus. All piles have been cleared today - 8th February and we are ready for the ploughing of plots.
- [Key and Lock Changeover - Saturday 10th February](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/key-lock-changeover) - As was originally negotiated, to ensure both plot holder and site security, we organised a complete change of all locks and keys and we have now been supplied with these by Rugby Borough Council. We are going to change the locks on the morning of Saturday 10th February and the new keys will be available
- [Rugby in Bloom 2018 - Best Organic Allotment](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/rugby-bloom-2018-best-organic-allotment) - On the podium for the last eight years and won five of them! Let's keep flying the flag. Further details from Fiona James at Rugby Borough Council or speak to one of your sub committee members.
- [Property Marking Event Saturday 27th 11.15am](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/property-marking-event-saturday-27th-11-15am) - Come along for some advice and guidance from our local police community support team on Saturday and get your items security marked.
- [Those January Jobs Will Not Do Themselves](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/january-jobs-wont) - Glorious Day for an early year sort out.
- [Final Call for all Site Waste](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/final-call-site-waste) - The collection of all site waste is imminent (7-10 days). This is a rubbish amnesty for all SITE waste (including wood, metal, plastic etc. etc.) Please get it to the large piles on disused plots on East and the empty plot adjacent to the car park on West ASAP. We need to clear it before
- [Wildlife Tree Pack](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/wildlife-tree-pack) - Delighted to say we have just received this so really excited about starting work on the enhancement of our wildlife garden.
- [Greenhouse Stolen](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/greenhouse-stolen) - An aluminium greenhouse frame was removed from East site between Monday evening and Thursday afternoon. Please check your plots and report anything to Warwickshire Police on rte.snt@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
- [Rubbish Amnesty](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/rubbish-amnesty) - If you have any plot rubbish including metal, wood, carpet etc. could you ensure that it is placed onto one of the rubbish piles on one of the disused plots ready for collection. Due to the quantity of rubbish produced the council will be employing a grab truck to collect it all and not a
- [Grant Success](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/grant-success) - We are absolutely delighted to be able to announce that we have been successful with our application to the WCC Councillors Grant Fund and will be sourcing new equipment in due course.
- [Happy Christmas from the Association](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/happy-christmas-association) - Fresh from tenancy negotiations with RBC it has been agreed that you can have December foc for Christmas. We will invoice on 1st January and Jan - Dec will be the new invoice year. You will receive your welcome pack in approximately two weeks. Happy Christmas.
- [Worth a Listen](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/worth-a-listen) - If you're not going to buy Penelope Lively's new book, treat yourself to a listen of today's excerpt. Stephanie Cole reads Penelope Lively's intimate meditation on gardening, literature and creativity. Today's episode considers city allotments and the suburban garden. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09d4bkw
- [Wrapping Up for Winter](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/wrapping-up-for-winter) - As the main growing season comes to an end a lot of our tools will be lying dormant until next year, but a little care now will more than pay dividends next year. Believe it or not, petrol goes off over time and manufacturers suggest it should be used in a month in small engines
- [Warwickshire Drooper Plums](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/warwickshire-drooper-plums) - Could we ask you all to please be careful around the base of all the Warwickshire Drooper plums as we will be lifting as many of the self set suckers as we can in order to try and establish new trees/community orchards and we are also currently talking with a National Heritage orchard scheme who
- [Launch Date Is Getting Close](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/launch-date-getting-close) - 9th October We are very close to signing all the documents for the transfer from Rugby Borough Council to the new association - we will be signing in November ready for a December start date. Current plot holders will not receive any further bills from RBC. The payment for next year will be made to
- [Activity Around the Site](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/activity-around-site) - 9th October You will have seen quite a bit of activity recently with a large number of wildlife and conservation organisations being shown around - we are working on some major initiatives to further enhance and protect our delightful allotments. You will also be seeing quite a few improvements being made to the fencing and

## Pages

- [Welcome](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/) - Lansdowne Allotments Welcome to Lansdowne Allotments in Eastlands, Rugby, Warwickshire. Do have a look at our extensive guides on encouraging wildlife, our month by month guide to jobs on and around the plot, terminology section, the fascinating hidden health benefits and old wives' lore. We hope that all your allotment related questions can and will be answered
- [Lansdowne Allotment Association (LAA) Management Committee](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/main-menu/the-committee) - LAA ConstitutionDownload Overseeing the running of the allotments is a committee made up of volunteers from the site. The site at Lansdowne Allotments is split into two, East and West, and we have members of the committee from both sites. Their role is to make sure everything is running smoothly on and around the allotments
- [Wildlife Watch](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/wildlife-watch) - We have a number of wildlife specific areas on site and are also actively working to expand the wildlife corridors across the site as a part of the future development of the allotments. We would really appreciate updates throughout the year of anything you've seen that you think of interest or that is noteworthy. Either
- [Composting](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/main-menu/compost-corner) - Composting can be as easy as you want it to be and it is a great way to dispose of any organic waste that you will produce on you allotment, whilst producing compost to be used on you plots. Just by piling up your organic waste, you can start the process of composting, but by
- [Mulching](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/mulching) - Mulches are loose coverings or sheets of material placed on the surface of cultivated soil. Mulches can be applied to bare soil or to cover the surface of compost in containers. Depending on the type of mulch used, there are many benefits of mulching including: Help soils retain moisture in summer Suppress weeds Improve soil
- [Companion Planting](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/companion-planting) - Companion planting is all about creating plant communities which have mutual benefits to each other. It can be an organic way to protect your crops from pests or it could help improve pollination of fruit and vegetable crops. Although there is limited scientific research surrounding companion gardening, many gardeners find it extremely beneficial to their
- [Encouraging Wildlife Guide](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/encouraging-wildlife-guide) - Below are some suggestions for encouraging wildlife, please do refer to the many books available on organic gardening, as they include practices beneficial to wildlife and natural pest control for allotments. January Birds need to bathe to keep their feathers in good condition, so provide a bird bath and enjoy the sight. Food is scarce
- [Other](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/other)
- [Links](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/main-menu/links) - There are many organisations and groups that can help you with advice and guidance. We (and you) are members of the National Allotment Society and you have free access to all of the help on their website. You can also get a very good supply of organic plug plants delivered to your door if you
- [Wonderful Wildlife](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/wonderful-wildlife) - Allotments are a great space to encourage wildlife and by doing so you can increase the benefits to you crops and enhance your enjoyment of your allotment. Why encourage wildlife? Supporting wildlife on your allotment can create better pollination, increase natural pest controls, increase long-term productivity and produce a more balanced and healthier eco-system. Key
- [Allotments Tasks - A Month by Month Guide](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/month-by-month) - January February March April May June July August September October November December
- [The Potting Shed Shop](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/main-menu/about-lansdowne-allotments/the-shop) - The shop is open on Saturdays and Sundays 11am-12pm The shop, situated in between the two main gates, serves both allotment holders and local residents alike, all profits going to the charitable organisation the Eastlands Gardeners' Association. They stock a huge array of extremely high quality allotment essentials including assorted composts, canes, packets of seeds,
- [Crime Prevention](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/main-menu/about-lansdowne-allotments/crime-prevention) - Obviously we work very closely with our Warwickshire Police Community Support Officers and we are delighted to say that they, as keyholders, make regular patrols of the site. We are also members of Warwickshire Rural Watch and in addition to the extensive defensive planting on all boundaries, hold regular property marking events to ensure that
- [Fees](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/main-menu/about-lansdowne-allotments/fees) - We have approximately 160 plots. These consist of mostly full and half plots. A full plot (10 pole) allotment measures approximately 250-300m2 . Half plots (5 pole) are approximately 125-150m2. As a guide, a tennis court is roughly 200m2. There is a plot and key deposit. The plot deposit is returnable on leaving the plot
- [How To Join](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-join) - Please fill in the contact slip below with all your details and we will arrange for you to view your new plot when one becomes available. Please indicate what level of experience you have - if you have previously had an allotment include size, location and time held and if you have previously held a
- [Tenancy Agreement](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/main-menu/about-lansdowne-allotments/rules) - NOTE Tenancy Agreement is being updated at this time.. For more detailed conditions please refer to the tenancy agreement which can be downloaded from here.
- [Contact Form](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/main-menu/about-lansdowne-allotments/contact-form) - If you have a query or question for the Lansdowne Allotment Association please speak to a sub-committee member or fill in the form below. If you wish to apply for an allotment please fill in the form on the How to Join page and ensure that you complete all the relevant details. Thank you.
- [Cookie Policy (UK)](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/cookie-policy-uk)
- [Terms and Conditions](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/terms-and-conditions)
- [March](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/month-by-month/march) - To Do Jobs: March is the start of the sowing season especially if the weather has started to warm up and the soil is warmer. You can still short cut an area by covering with cloches or fleece/plastic on hoops covering an area for sowing. Crops as follows: Onions If you didn’t get your onion
- [15 Top Tips for Encouraging Wildlife](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/15-top-tips-for-encouraging-wildlife) - Grow a pollinator border with key insect forage plants such as comfrey, raspberry, clovers and other wild flowers to provide nectar.Increase the amount of nectar available by planting individual blossoming fruit trees or a community orchard.Encourage friendly insects with bumblebee and ladybird ‘hotels’ and bare soil ‘scrapes’ for other insects.Having a separate wildlife area as a mini- nature reserve
- [Welcome](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/main-menu/welcome-2) - Lansdowne Allotments are situated in Lansdowne Place, CV21 3RY, just off the Lower Hillmorton Road in Rugby. We have been on our current site for over 90 years and were previously known as the Eastland Allotments. The Lansdowne Allotment Association was formed in 2017 to take over the devolved running of the site from Rugby
- [April](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/month-by-month/april) - Easter is fast approaching and the days are longer and starting to get warmer, so it’s time to really get going on your plot. April is a lean month for harvesting but it is a good month to get ahead by sowing seeds indoors or outside in a cold frame. One of the secrets of a
- [February](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/month-by-month/february) - The weather in February can swing from one extreme to the other but the light increases so it’s a good time to sow seeds and do more to your plot. Watch out for frost pockets, check your plot regularly and wait for the right conditions. Provided the ground is not frozen or too wet to
- [January](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/month-by-month/january) - Only the mildest of days are likely to drag you out to the allotment in January. That being said there are plenty of things you could be getting on with. Spend time ordering seeds and sketch out a plan for what you are going to grow and where on the plot you will grow it.
- [Pinching Out Tomatoes](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/pinching-out-tomatoes) - Training your tomato plants will depend on the varieties and types of tomatoes grown and pinching out is a part of the process with some varieties. You may see varieties referred to as 'cordon', 'indeterminate' or 'determinate'. Don't be put off by these terms! Indeterminate-these varieties of tomatoes are the most common and are grown
- [Old Wives' Lore and More](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/old-wives-lore) - There has been much old wives’ lore spoken, handed down and written about over the years concerning gardens and gardening. We have selected a few snippets for your enjoyment. We have tried some of the following and in many cases have had considerable success. Some, we feel, should be taken less seriously than others and
- [The History of Allotments](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/the-history-of-allotments) - The History of Allotments The origin of the modern allotment is an interesting one, and seems to have had two very different beginnings running in parallel before what we now know as an allotment was created. On the one hand the enclosure of common land led to a provision of growing land for the rural
- [Crop Rotation](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/crop-rotation) - The sight of large fields full of one type of crop ripening in the sun may now be a quintessential part of the countryside, but this mass-production method of cultivating a single species has long been known to cause problems. Large groups of the same crop make an easy target for pests. For this reason,
- [Chitting](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/chitting) - One of the first jobs of the gardening year is to start to force and chit some potatoes. Chitting means sprouting the tuber – putting it, most eyes upright, in a light, cool but frost-free place at about 50F (10C). A garage or porch, slightly warmed by the house, is ideal. Light is important so
- [Recipes](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/recipes) - If you have a favourite recipe that you would like to see published here please contact us. Courgette Soup Very good for using up a glut of courgettes, it freezes and is absolutely delicious. Leek and Potato Soup A great Winter warming soup. Plum Conserve Take advantage of our exquisite Warwichshire
- [Allotment Growing](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides)
- [Privacy Policy](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/main-menu/about-lansdowne-allotments/privacy-policy) - Lansdowne Allotment Association Privacy Policy This statement sets out how Lansdowne Allotment Association will treat your personal information in accordance with the new General Data Protection Regulation 2018 The Lansdowne Allotment Association holds the following data about each of its members:- Name. Postal address. Contact details as provided from the tenancy agreement; one or more
- [Gallery](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/gallery) - A selection of images (off the plot) showcasing life on the Lansdowne Allotments throughout the year. All photos courtesy of Mrs M. Hine. March A Greater Spotted Woodpecker up on plot 2 The first of the new bat and bird boxes The pond in the first of the wildlife areas has begun
- [Allotments - The Hidden Benefits](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/main-menu/about-lansdowne-allotments/allotments-hidden-benefits) - Just half an hour in the allotment can have physical and mental health benefits We all know about the physical and fiscal benefit of taking home trug after trug of fresh fruit and vegetables, however... We welcome the study by researchers at the Universities of Westminster and Essex, which has found that even a small
- [Suggested Reading](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/main-menu/links/suggested-reading) - In no particular order, there are many, many books covering the subject of allotments and allotment growing, so if you need a little extra help and a spot of nighttime reading please find below a sample of some of the many titles still available: The Ruth Stout No-Work Garden Book 1971 (for those of you
- [Glossary](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/glossary) - Acidity - Soil pH is a measure of acidity or alkalinity. A pH of 7 is neutral, above 7 is alkaline and below 7 is acidic. Most plants prefer soil that is slightly acidic with a pH of 6 to 6.5. Annual - A plant that has a one-year life cycle. Bare root - Dormant
- [November 2017](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/main-menu/november-2017) - November 2017 Our launch edition and bringing you up to date with the changes happening in the lead up to the handover from RBC.
- [September](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/month-by-month/september) - September marks the onset of autumn. At this time of year, the early crops will be coming to an end. On the other hand later crops are coming into harvest now and you should be lifting main crop potatoes, pulling leeks, picking apples, pears and late-season plums. The season certainly isn't over yet. Sow green
- [August](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/month-by-month/august) - Almost everything you have sown, planted and nurtured through the spring and early summer will be coming to fruition now. Daily trips to your plot should see you returning home with everything from peas, beans, carrots, beetroot, sweetcorn, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, onions and salads to berries, currants and other fruits. Weed and water - in
- [July](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/month-by-month/july) - It’s the height of summer. The days are long; temperatures are most likely at their highest and all being well you are harvesting something delicious from your plot. July can often be a dry month so watering is crucial as most crops require a steady, unbroken supply of water. Weed regularly - don't ease up
- [June](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/month-by-month/june) - June signals the mid-point of the year, the end of spring and the beginning of summer. This month offers the last opportunity to sow many seeds however it does offer the first opportunity to harvest some crops. You would be very unlucky to experience any frosts now but unfortunately attacks from insects, birds, slugs and snails is more
- [October](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/month-by-month/october) - This is the month when it feels as if the year is starting to turn. The days are noticeably shorter, the sun is lower in the sky and temperatures are dropping. Leaves are changing colour and beginning to fall and you are likely to get the first early frosts. October is the right month to
- [November](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/month-by-month/november) - November / December These are the months to ensure you have sharp pair of secateurs to hand as pruning begins in earnest. Fruit bushes and trees will have shed their leaves and will be entering their dormant phase, so now would be a good time to prune them, with the exception of cherries and plums. Blackcurrant bushes, fruit
- [May](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/month-by-month/may) - May can be a seductive month with longer days, higher temperatures and hopefully enough warm sunshine. It’s the month to begin planting and sowing outdoors in earnest, however only transplant tender seedlings when the last chance of frost has gone. Harden off any plants grown indoors before planting out and be aware of the possibility of a night
- [December](https://lansdowneallotmentassociation.co.uk/how-to-guides/month-by-month/december) - November / December These are the months to ensure you have sharp pair of secateurs to hand as pruning begins in earnest. Fruit bushes and trees will have shed their leaves and will be entering their dormant phase, so now would be a good time to prune them, with the exception of cherries and plums. Blackcurrant bushes, fruit
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