Allotment demand on the rise across England, figures show
10:04:20 28th April 2010
The number of people looking to get their own garden shed and benefit from being able to grow fruit and vegetables is continuing to rise, figures show.
New research carried out by the environmental pressure group Transition Town West Kirby (TTWK) in partnership with the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners (NSLAG) found that local authorities across England have seen a 20 per cent increase in the number of people applying for allotments.
This means that there are is now an average waiting time of three years for an allotment plot, though some people are facing the prospect of waiting 40 years before they get their own patch of ground on which they can grow produce or make use of a garden shed.
Commenting on the figures, Margaret Campbell from the TTWK said that it is a "shame" that many people have to wait for so long to enjoy an allotment.
"Having an allotment ticks all the healthy living boxes in terms of diet, exercise and low carbon footprints," she said.
Meanwhile, the website GovExec.com has reported that US First Lady Michele Obama is not looking to get an official organic certificate for her White House garden.
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Written by Robin Antill+
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