Local Allotments Visit

 Introduction

This afternoon, I availed of the opportunity to visit local allotments (Glasgow Southside). This was consequent on the holders inviting in the public by way of an 'open day'. 

Tea Break 

 

Information on the allotment visit

For benefit of readers outside the U.K. allotments are, typically, about one acre plots of land subdivided into into strip/blocks. These subdivisions are allocated to local interested persons for the purpose of growing vegetables and other crops such as flowers.

Allotments are usually found in or near urban areas. This is where residents of houses and flats (with minimal or no back yard) can connect with nature by growing their own vegetables. As a function of this set-up social networking opportunities arise. 

In the case illustrated, the entire block of land was once (in the 19th century) the kitchen garden of a local mansion.. About ten years ago, members of the local community, in conjunction with the local Council which owns the land, managed to resurrect the garden. This was by way of the allotment model. The scheme has proved a great success.There are now sixty plots of land (allotments) are under cultivation with forty persons on the waiting list.

Today's open day was well attended aided by sunshine, refreshment areas and sales of garden produce.

 A colourful  'mixed bag'

 

 A 'cheeky' design

 

 A colourful sweet pea offering

 

 Colourful  mix

 

 Sunflower

 Onions

 

 Daisies past their prime

 

Without bees we are nothing

 Innovative design

 

 I like this one

 

This grower knows his/her onions 

 

Produce for sale

 

 Impressive blooms

 

More Information for the visitor to Scotland

The publication, Visitors’ Guide to Scotland includes sections on landscapes, history, cities, gardens, islands and much more. This book is heavily illustrated and contains a wealth of information on Scotland. The ISBN is 978-1-9161332-0-4. Also available via Kindle.