Knowle Allotments Society

Who Are We?

This is the website of the Knowle Allotment Society (KAS) based on the Jobs Close site. It is a central location for sharing of general information, rules, tips and guidance.

We are a self-managed site. This means that we rent the allotments from Solihull Council and manage the day to day running ourselves. We have an elected Committee who run the site and we also have a set of rules.

Dates for your diary:

21 July 2023 - Annual BBQ and prize giving - starts at 19.00

6 August 2023 - Allotment Open day - starts at 14.00

12 August 2023 - Dorridge & District Gardening Club Annual Show - Bentley Heath Community Centre. Schedules will be available in July

HELP AND ADVICE

Nov 2022:

The latest copy of the National Allotment Society magazine is available here https://online.flipbuilder.com/cwao/sjkh/

Autumn is the time to make leafmould - this YouTube video tells you how https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gfpOo6QbQQ

June 2022

Monthly tasks: Jobs for May - https://www.allotment-garden.org/garden-advice-month/fruit-vegetable-growing-may/

How to take on a new plot

Some advice about taking on a new plot - https://ngs.org.uk/top-tips-for-new-allotment-holders/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmPSSBhCNARIsAH3cYgaKpCaqrti2lZDjxh1zN2nl57UKyImeKOU3PbEwIL2zvvCbxhBR-sAaAqeWEALw_wcB

Composting

Making your own compost is a great free resource – and very satisfying. Here is a brief guide - https://www.rhs.org.uk/soil-composts-mulches/composting

Discounts – Hampton Garden Centre

Plotholders can receive a 10% discount at Hampton Garden Centre – mention Knowle Allotments at the checkout

National Allotment Society

The National Allotment Society website contains lots of useful information - https://www.nsalg.org.uk/

KINGS SEED ORDER:

Our membership of the National Allotment Society gives us access to their discounted seed scheme with Kings Seeds. Details of how to place your order will be shared in late summer/early autumn each year.

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