Links to Other Resources and Websites

You will find links to a wide range of information about allotment gardening, general horticulture and other resources on this page.

Documents

Allotment Plot Holders Guide
from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

General information

Allotment Regeneration Initiative
An initiative is funded by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation to promote regeneration of allotments.

Hillingdon Adult Education
Provides various part-time courses for adults. Details of horticultural courses are also available.

London Borough of Hillingdon - Greenspaces
Provides information about allotments and other green spaces in the borough.

The Pesticides Safety Directorate
Information about various pesticides and guidelines for gardeners.

Discussion Groups

Allotments UK
A directory of allotment links and information.

BBC - Gardening
A wide range of information about gardening programmes, plants, and resources. The message boards are very useful.

Horticultural Societies

Brogdale
The home of the national fruit collection.

Garden Organic 
Formerly known as the Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA). The society promotes organic gardening and farming. Further details about the change of name are available from their news desk. They have also launched a Get Set Grow campaign to encourage more people use organic methods.

Jekka's Herb Farm
The leading organic herb growers in the UK

National Association of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners 
The Association promotes the preservation of allotment gardening. Members have opportunity to purchase seeds at discount rate from Kings Seeds.

National Vegetable Society
This site is mainly for gardeners who are interested in growing vegetables.

Ruislip Central Horticultural Society
Details about various events and talks are available on the website

The Royal Horticultural Society
Promotes good gardening and horticulture. Provides access to a wide range of information and resources.