Sunday 10 February 2008

Green Thoughts


Allotment Laws
The Government has been promoting allotment growing and regeneration and allotments are uniquely protected through a legislative framework of a National Policy to improve the quality of urban green spaces. To find out more, including how to get an allotment, visit www.allotment.org.uk

A lot more Allotments
The National Society of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners Limited (www.nsalg.org.uk) is a UK non-profit group aiming to minimise the loss of gardens for individual use. For more information about allotment activities in your area contact the Welsh regional representative, Mr Allan Rees 01656 737598 or e-mail allanrees@aol.com

Did You Know?
Having only 28 days, February is known in Welsh as ‘y mis bach’ – the little month. Romans and Celts regard February as the start of spring and we have an extra day this year as 2008 is a Leap Year.