Blackadon Farm Allotments

21/07/2026

We seem to be having some issues with the gates being left open.

Can you please shut the gate after you have entered or exited and lock it.

This helps to keep the site secure, keep rabbits out and stops it from being forgotten.

If it continues, we will stop vehicular access and you'll have to use the pedestrian gates until further notice.

Also, if you're fed up of the rules onsite and me moaning, August will soon be upon us and this is when you need to give us written notice, otherwise two months will apply from the date you notify and you'll be charged additional rent.

Many Thanks

Merryn

07/07/2026

Might be worth setting up if you haven’t already?

Calling Allotment Groups & Gardening Clubs!

Save more when you grow together with our exclusive Allotment Group Scheme. Enjoy up to 50% off seeds and discounts on plants, bulbs, potatoes, fruit and more.

Register your group today and start saving:
https://www.suttons.co.uk/group-discount-scheme

25/06/2026

There are options, and it’s better to talk about them before it all gets too much.

When a full plot becomes too much, what comes next?

For many allotment holders, the thought of giving up a plot they've cared for over many years can be incredibly difficult. But there are often more options than you might think.

From raised beds and no-dig gardening to smaller plots, perennial crops and sharing the workload, our latest blog explores how you can continue enjoying the benefits of growing while staying connected to your allotment community.

Because there is no shame in adapting.

Read the article here 👇https://thenas.org.uk/Downsizing-%20Allotment

19/05/2026

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15/05/2026

The allotment association is holding a BBQ and plant sale at the allotments tomorrow.

All welcome. If you're a new tenant, old tenant, want to be a tenant or just want to see the allotments and buy some plants, we would love to see you.

13/04/2026

No carpet is allowed on site. This rule has been in place since we started in 2010 - yet we have found carpet added to the piles of rubbish we are clearing on site. This is clearly a recent addition.

So I want to reiterate the rule: NO CARPET is allowed on site. It's considered carcinogenic for the soil.

Whoever put this here, please remove it. Monthly inspections are now in place because of it

If anymore is found dumped on site, the allotment association will be charged for its removal, which means everyone pays for it.

26/03/2026

We've rotovated over the available plots this week, so if you're interested in a plot, you will have a level blank canvas to start on. Great for the new growing season. Half season plots are £60 for a full size plots until the start of October.

18/03/2026

The new fence and gates are in! There is now a path next to all the plots that were touching the fence line.

18/03/2026

I've cut the allotment grass today. Unfortunately I couldn't do it all as I ran out of fuel and had to be rescued!

08/03/2026

I'm having a go at the no dig potato growing method using tree stakes and left over chicken wire. I'm hoping this will allow me to grow more vertically by adding onto potatoes to the layers so I can utilise space. I have a normal trench plot next to it so I can compare yields. I'll keep you updated when it comes to harvesting it.