This year, National Allotments Week (12th – 18th of August) is all about biodiversity—celebrating our allotments’ rich variety of life. Allotments aren’t just for growing vegetables; they’re vital havens for wildlife, supporting pollinators, insects, and other creatures contributing to a healthy ecosystem.
I’m excited to join in this celebration by highlighting how our plots contribute to biodiversity. From planting wildflowers to creating bug hotels, there are countless ways to make our allotments more wildlife-friendly. These practices benefit the environment and enhance the health of our plants and the quality of our harvests. They’re also really fun to do!
Maybe take a closer look at the biodiversity in your own allotment this week; ours has been neglected—let’s just say we took ‘no mow May’ to the extreme, but I think our pollinators have benefitted.
Consider planting various crops, setting up a small pond, or leaving a wild corner (not an entire allotment) for nature to flourish. You could also introduce native plants to attract more wildlife, create a compost area to enrich the soil or install bird feeders and insect houses to support different species.
For more ideas and inspiration, visit The National Allotment Society.
Sarah ⭐️
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