National Allotment Week 2025 – How Allotments Boost Wellbeing and How to Get Involved
11th–17th August 2025 is National Allotment Week in the UK – an annual celebration of the health, community, and sustainability benefits of growing your own food. This year’s theme, Allotments and Wellbeing, highlights how tending a plot is good for both body and mind.
Whether you’re a keen gardener or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to explore allotment gardening, discover tips for success, and find the best allotment supplies to help your crops thrive.
Why Allotments Are Good for Your Health and Wellbeing
Allotments aren’t just about fresh fruit and vegetables – they offer a complete wellbeing boost:
- Physical exercise – Digging, planting, and harvesting keep you active and fit.
- Stress relief – Time outdoors in nature helps reduce anxiety and improve mood.
- Better diet – Freshly picked produce is packed with nutrients.
- Social connection – Allotments bring people together, creating strong community bonds.
How to Celebrate National Allotment Week 2025
- Visit a local allotment open day – Many sites welcome visitors with tours, plant sales, and workshops.
- Apply for a plot – Contact your local council to join the allotment waiting list.
- Start small in your garden or patio – Raised beds, planters, or containers are perfect for beginners.
- Volunteer at a community garden – A great way to learn new skills and meet like-minded growers.
Essential Allotment Products to Help You Grow
At Harrod Horticultural, we design and supply premium UK-made allotment equipment to help gardeners protect and nurture their crops. Popular choices for allotment holders include:
- Wooden Raised Beds – Organise your growing space, improve drainage, and reduce weeding.
- Vegetable Cages – Protect crops from birds and pests while ensuring plenty of sunlight and airflow.
- Crop Protection Solutions – From insect mesh to weatherproof cloches, keep your harvest safe.
- Plant Supports – Provide strong support for peas, beans, tomatoes, and climbing vegetables
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Allotment Gardening Tips for a Successful Harvest
- Plan your layout – Group crops with similar needs together and rotate planting to keep soil healthy.
- Water at the right time – Early morning or late evening helps reduce water loss through evaporation.
- Encourage pollinators – Flowers such as marigolds, borage, and lavender attract bees and butterflies.
- Protect your plants – Use netting, cages, and fleece to deter pests and shield from bad weather.
Join the Allotment & Wellbeing Movement
National Allotment Week is your chance to experience the benefits of growing your own food – from fresher meals to improved mental health. Whether you have a full allotment plot or a compact raised bed at home, every seed you plant helps you live more sustainably.
Share your allotment photos and stories with us on social media – and inspire others to start their own growing journey this summer.
Find out more - visit The National Allotment Society website - https://thenas.org.uk/national-allotments-week
