We are grateful for the sponsorship and help we have received from the following people and organisations:
Sheffield City Council
The South West Community Assembly for an annual grant which contributes to our activities.
The West Area Ranger team for maintenance work on the site and for supporting our clear-up days with the loan of equipment.
The Greystones Pub, Greystones Road
The Manager of The Greystones who kindly allows us free use of the excellent "Back Room" for our meetings.
Allotment Organisations
Sheffield Allotments & Home Gardens Federation
An umbrella group which is concerned with protecting the interests of allotment holders in Sheffield. Meetings are attended by representatives from tenants' groups. Membership also offers horticultural and legal advice, insurance, meetings and shows providing talks and sharing experiences, seed purchases at reduced costs.
For further information contact: Mrs Pat Barsby Tel: 0114 296 2105
Allotment Societies and Groups
Many other allotment sites have their own organisations. The City Council website provides a list of some these tenants' groups.
Useful links
Japanese Knotweed
Watch out for this most destructive and persistent of plants.
Information on Japanese knotweed and how it can be eradicated can be found on these sites: Japanese Knotweed Alliance or Thurlow Countryside Management .
Allotment Vegetable Growing website
Allotment Vegetable Growing
Allotment diaries, photographs, advice about growing vegetables, fruits and herbs with a forum for chatting on the plot.
Allotment calendar
The Trap Ground Allotments Association have a calendar on their site. Is anyone up for compiling one for our northerly conditions?
Wild about gardens
For all sorts of advice on attracting (desirable) wildlife to your plot. For example, learn how to build a bee hotel.
http://www.wildaboutgardens.org/
Allotments for All discussion forum
www.allotments4all.co.uk
Naturescape
Naturescape supplied the wildflowers which we have planted in the lanes and went out of their way to give us a good service.
Gardeners' World
http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/tv_and_radio/gardeners_world/
The website of Grow Your Own kitchen garden magazine
http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/index.php
Vegetable Expert
http://www.vegetableexpert.co.uk
http://www.growsheffield.com
Interactive planning tool available on 30 day trial from:
www.growveg.com
