The individual size of a parcel ranges between 200 and 400 square meters, and often the plots include a shed for tools and shelter. The individual gardeners are organised in an allotment association which leases the land from the owner who may be a public, private or ecclesiastical entity, provided that it is only used for gardening (i.e. growing vegetables, fruits and flowers), but not for residential purposes.
The gardeners have to pay a small membership fee to the association, and have to abide by the corresponding constitution and by-laws. However, the membership entitles them to certain democratic rights.
That's according to Wikipedia, for me they represent a great photo opportunity, so a weeks worth of shots from Leeks Allotments
Wow, they are really packed in there. What a wonderful idea though. Everybody wins.
ReplyDeleteThey sure are packed in there!
ReplyDeleteIt's quite the idea - so different from us where we have land around our houses. Still - totally understandable and people love to garden and vegetables taste so much better out of one's own garden.
I know where these allotments are, and I have to say I think allotments are a lovely idea, not only for people to cultivate whatever they wish (in the laws of the land obviously) but also it can be a get away for peace, tranquility and thoughtfulness which i also feel this capture actually captures
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