Normanton Allotments

18/10/2026

15/10/2026

Planting Garlic This October? Here's Everything You Need to Know!

October is one of the best times to plant garlic, and whether you're an experienced allotment grower or just starting out, it's one of the easiest and most rewarding crops to grow!

With a little preparation now, you could be enjoying your own home-grown garlic next summer.

Our Ultimate Guide to Garlic covers everything you need to know, including:

🧄 When and how to plant garlic
🧄 Choosing the best varieties
🧄 Soil preparation and growing tips
🧄 Common pests and diseases
🧄 Harvesting and storing your garlic
🧄 Making the most of your harvest in the kitchen

Whether you're planting garlic for the first time or looking to improve your harvest, our guide has plenty of practical advice to help you get growing.

👉 Read our FREE Ultimate Guide to Garlic here: https://thenas.org.uk/Ultimate-Garlic-Guide

15/10/2026

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11/10/2026

🌱 5 Signs of Fertile Soil 🌾

Healthy soil is the foundation of healthy crops! 🌿 But how can you tell if your soil is fertile?

✅ Dark, organic-rich colour
✅ Loose, crumbly soil structure
✅ Abundant soil life
✅ Balanced moisture and good drainage
✅ Healthy plant growth

💡 Pro Tip: Soil colour and plant appearance are useful clues, but a soil test is the best way to assess pH and nutrient availability.

🌍 Healthy Soil = Strong Roots + Better Water Management + Productive Crops!

📌 Save this guide for your next farming or gardening project, and share it with fellow agriculture enthusiasts!

11/10/2026

Kitchen scraps, composting worms, and a little patience can create rich compost for a thriving garden. 🌱♻️

11/10/2026

Some of the items available in our shop

We are open Saturday & Sunday 10am - 12pm

04/10/2026

Today 4-10-26 was the last day to pay rent

Therefore there is now a further charge added onto your rent

If you do not come to the office by the end of October we will assume you no longer want your allotment tenancy

Kind regards , the committee

03/10/2026

Seems like a lovely sunny day to sit in the plot with the seed catalogue and think ahead about what we could plant in 2027 ….

What seeds do you plan to sow In 2027?

We can recommend kings seeds

https://www.kingsseeds.com/?srsltid=AU7gw4XdMt72JY6rlwry-w2MdurtjQyA84hNRHWJJeF07cIF3fbFGJtw

27/09/2026

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The British Hedgehog Preservation Society

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Stop, Move, Check: protect Hedgehogs this Bonfire season

21st September 2026/in Recent News/by Imogen Buller

We’re urging everyone to this autumn with our simple three-point plan to help prevent bonfires from harming vulnerable wildlife.

1. Stop – do you need to have a bonfire? Can you attend a community event, or mark the occasion in a more wildlife-friendly way? The fewer bonfires there are, the fewer wildlife casualties there will be.

2. Move – if you do decide to have a bonfire, only build it on the day you plan to light it. Move all collected materials to a new, clear site just before burning, in case hedgehogs, other wildlife or pets have decided to hide inside.

3. Check – before lighting from one side only, check the entire bonfire pile carefully for wildlife and pets. Shine a torch inside the pile and gently lift each section with a pole or broom as you look. Never use a spade or fork, as these can cause great harm. Also listen for the huffing sound of a hedgehog which has been disturbed.

(c) Motion Manor

Fay Vass, Chief Executive of BHPS, said: “As bonfire season approaches and people begin clearing their gardens, we’re asking them to and help keep garden wildlife safe from harm.

27/09/2026

The shop and office is open today 10am - 12pm
Please remeber your photo ID to pay your rent & if you are signing up today!

We would LOVE for you to join our friendly allotments