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Taking on an allotment not only makes you healthy and wise, but it makes you part of a social group too, says gardener Kitty Scully

IF you’ve been grabbed by the ‘grow it yourself’ buzz but are now feeling slightly perplexed due to lack of space, or the realisation that your balcony is north-facing, why not unleash that spring in your step further afield and lease an allotment?

Having an allotment far outreaches the benefits of simply accessing land to grow your own fresh food. It also encompasses the social aspects synonymous with communal growing, such as allowing like-minded gardening enthusiasts to connect and cultivate a support network where ideas and tips are swapped and tools, resources and produce shared.