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  Gardening - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Although a garden typically is located on the land near a residence, it may also be located in a roof, in an atrium, on a balcony, in a windowbox, or on a patio or vivarium.
Gardening also takes place in non-residential green areas, such as parks, public or semi-public gardens (botanical gardens or zoological gardens), amusement and theme parks, along transportation corridors, and around tourist attractions and hotels.
Indoor gardening is concerned with the growing of houseplants within a residence or building, in a conservatory, or in a greenhouse.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gardening   (894 words)

  
 Allotment (gardening) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Allotment gardens are characterized by a concentration in one place of a few or up to several hundreds of land parcels that are assigned to individual families.
The history of the allotment gardens in Germany is closely connected with the period of industrialization and urbanization in Europe during the 19th century when a large number of people migrated from the rural areas to the cities to find employment and a better life.
Further, all gardens are equipped with so-called urine-diverting ecological sanitation toilets similar to practices in Danish allotment gardens described by Bregnhøj et al.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Allotment_(gardening)   (1782 words)

  
 Allotment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Allotment (gardening), in the United Kingdom, a small area of land, let out at a nominal yearly rent by local government or independent allotment associations, for individuals to grow their own food
Allotment developed from the use of oracles to divine the will of the gods, but by the time of Ancient Greeks like Herodotus it was thought to be a key part of their political system.
In addition allotment prevented the corrupt practise of buying votes as no one could know who would be selected as a magistrate or to sit on the Jury.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Allotment   (428 words)

  
 allotment gardening and alpan landscape lighting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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www.111garden.info /information-on/allotment-gardening.html   (2391 words)

  
 German Community Gardens
Allotment gardens in German cities, such as Berlin, Hannover, Leipzig, and elsewhere, are the result of a multitude of interests.
They felt that the more the allotment holders associations shape themselves according to their special needs and bring the individual gardeners together as a team, the more they will contribute to an education which is needed for the citizen of a republic.
An important meaning of community gardens as part of an urban culture is to introduce into the consciousness of a city and of a society values that are associated with gardening.
www.cityfarmer.org /german99.html   (7562 words)

  
 Parsellhager i Oslo - Forskningsprosjektet
As of today, this type of gardening is not considered a recreational activity on par with other leisure activities, and no public agency has overall responsibility for the future of the allotment gardens.
In recent years, allotment gardening as a recreational activity has met with increasing recognition internationally; the time has come for public agencies in Norway to realise that this type of use of the city space is of considerable value in a modern city.
A questionnaire with 49 questions was sent to all allotment holders in Oslo for whom a postal address could be obtained, hence the data presented are based on the whole population of allotment holders, not on a sample.
www.21firstst.com /parsell/sammendrag-en.asp   (1161 words)

  
 Chinese, Japanese, German, Swedish, English Allotment Garden Reports
I use the expression allotment holding because this refers both to the active work that takes place on allotments and their tenurial status; indeed the British word 'allotments' indicates this, as small pieces of land 'allotted', and rented from a landowner/landlord.
Also allotment gardens were expected to serve as places which would enhance the chances for mutual communication between urban people and those in rural areas.
Ultimately I want to communicate to you that as peaceful as gardening as a leisurely pursuit may be, gardening as an activity in a large and dynamic city is political fight, fight, and fight again.
www.cityfarmer.org /allotmentReports.html   (1070 words)

  
 BBC - Gardening - How to be a gardener - Go further
Allotments are now a world away from the flat cap and whippet image that they have suffered from in the past.
Allotments cost anything from £6 to £50 per year for a plot of about 9m by 6m (30ft by 20ft).
The society exists to inform and enthuse about allotment gardening in Scotland and the website is designed to become a one-stop site for all aspects of allotment life, with information on gardening practices, media clips and a directory of members.
www.bbc.co.uk /gardening/htbg/go_further_allotments.shtml   (527 words)

  
 all pro spc 55 radiant patio heater and allotment gardening   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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 Allotment & Vegetable Gardening Ring
Allotment garden in the north of holland with usual and and not so usual veggies.Loads off perrenial and annual flowers.Started in 2001 and this year got aonther piece of land next door to make in to our green heaven
NLLGA is the local allotments society in the South Leicester villages of Narborough and Littlethorpe.
Gardeners everywhere are using the Garden Bandit & the Telesco-Weeder(a telescopic handle version), new weeding tools for working close to plants without damaging stems and roots.
q.webring.com /hub?ring=allotmentring   (1752 words)

  
 Allotments - Allotment Gardening - Northampton Borough Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Allotment gardening provides a wide range of benefits to communities and the environment.
Allotments have evolved through a rich and varied history of social and economic change, the most notable being the 2nd World War where the public were encouraged to 'Grow their own Greens' and 'Dig for Britain'.
Taking on an allotment plot is not all hard work; it can have many advantages, providing fresh home grown vegetables, fruit and flowers for you and your family, free from artificial additives and at a fraction of that you would have expected to pay in a supermarket or greengrocer.
northampton.gov.uk /site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=150&...   (353 words)

  
 Royal Horticultural Society - Gardening Advice: Planning an Allotment
Ask your allotment neighbours about local pests such as badgers and deer and think about incorporating suitable defences if none are already present.
Allotment crops will rely on regular watering if they are started off using over-exuberant irrigation.
If you don't plan to visit your allotment regularly then grow quick-maturing crops such as radish and lettuce at home, using the allotment for low-maintenance crops such as winter squashes and maincrop potatoes.
www.rhs.org.uk /advice/profiles0304/allotment.asp   (859 words)

  
 Allotment TV Series on DVD: Home : About The Allotment on DVD from Wildfire Productions
Allotments are in high demand from city dwellers without garden space to grow their own fruit and vegetables!
Experienced allotment holder, David Cemlyn, demonstrates how he gets the best from his plot and steers beginners - the Bailey family - through their first year on the allotment right from choosing and clearing their plot.
Allotment holders love their plots for the fresh air, healthy exercise, organic fruit and vegetables, supportive friendship networks and knowledge of where their food comes from they get when they grow their own.
www.allotment.info   (522 words)

  
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It's a garden log for our friends and family far and near and to help us see if there is any progress being made.
A gardener in the suburbs Cleveland, Ohio waxes on and off about her garden, the flowers, what she wants to do in her yard and how it all fits into her everyday life.
My garden is in USDA Zone 4a and is contained in a tiny townhouse lot, which I am cramming as full as I can.
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 The Joy of Allotment Gardening
You have all seen allotment gardeners leaning against the fence chatting, putting the world to rights and discussing the finer points of tending the crops.
There are the organic gardeners growing their own vegetables so they can be sure of what they are eating.
People gardening to improve their health or to wind down from the strain and stresses of work and those who just get a great deal of satisfaction from it.
homepage.ntlworld.com /philip.gomersall/leeds-gardeners/why.html   (299 words)

  
 Gardening and Cultivation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
For a comprehensive guide to allotment growing, this book has it all: tools; planning and clearing the site; crop rotation; harvesting and storage; gardener’s calendar; and an A to Z of vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers.
Introducing you to gardeners who grow vegetable varieties no longer found in seed catalogues, share the stories and tips and learn how to preserve seeds that are already rare.
Whether you have a balcony or large garden, in town or country; this guide is suitable for all.
www.permaculture.co.uk /erc/erc3.html   (1273 words)

  
 This is The North East | CommuniGate | Gardening on an allotment
They can be used by school gardening clubs and cooking clubs for school-based projects.
Allotments enable you to be close to nature and wildlife.
Janice Gosling is the Parish Council's officer responsible for inspecting allotments, liaising with allotment holders, allocating new tenancies and reporting progress at the Council's monthly meetings.
www.communigate.co.uk /ne/denevalleyparish/page2.phtml   (172 words)

  
 Allotment gardening   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Clive’s allotments in Holme Village in the heights of the Pennines
Spurred on by the recent surge in gardening programmes on TV, many are discovering that running an allotment can prove to be a real “stress-buster” away from the workplace.
Increasing numbers of enthusiasts are trying their hand at organic gardening, providing a viable and healthy alternative to mass-produced fruit and vegetables.
www.swindell.to /garden.htm   (497 words)

  
 Larging it in the Allotment - Gardening   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
An allotment nerd at my age, I'd never have thought it; I'm praying for the outbreak of war now so I can claw back some vestige of credibility.
Fortunately there is a communal strimmer owned by the allotmenteers, as I have discovered the official term to be.
The way I see it, you can't have an allotment and not try the old carpet thing, so I'm going to experiment with some of that as well.
www.backyardgardener.com /article/green/990.htm   (755 words)

  
 Allotment Gardening - UK offers
A day-to-day guide to creating an allotment garden from a starting point of absolutely no knowledge and no experience.
Allotment Growing, help and advice on finding and growing on an allotment, vegetable and herb gardening - includes allotment diary, help, information and the allotment forums.
New to allotments or just want an allotment, this is the place to come...
www.webtaxi.com /allotment-gardening.htm   (269 words)

  
 Horticultural   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
I planted my tomato plants deep into the ground so that the stems would throw out plenty of extra roots, and it does seem to be working at keeping them from wilting in the heat.
Another recommended read, also from Amy, is Don't Get Dirt In The Keyboard, And Other Blogging Tips For Gardeners, which you can find on her personal blog, Dirt.
There's a piece in the Independent today about calls to save allotments in E London that could be wiped out by infrastructure for the 2012 Olympics: the rallying cry is being led by Sam and Sam Clark of the very fine restaurant Moro, which is just around the corner from the Guardian, where I work.
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 Amazon.co.uk: Allotment Gardening: An Organic Guide for Beginners: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Aimed at those who have not had an allotment before, or are new to growing their own, it is packed with advice - from choosing and planning your allotment through to harvesting and storing your produce.
Aimed at those who have not had an allotment before, Allotment Gardening is packed with advice: from choosing and planning your allotment through to harvesting and storing your produce.
The gardening calender is a great help as is the herb, fruit and vegetable listings at the end.
www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/1903998549   (930 words)

  
 The Allotment Project
The Allotment Group has managed to work miracles in the last year; the most recent success being the addition of a greenhouse to our plot.
The greenhouse was a donation and needed to be removed from a private garden.
Allotment volunteers would be willing to dismantle and remove your shed for you.
www.brightexchange.org.uk /allotment.htm   (561 words)

  
 Allotment Gardening in Sutton
There is also a social side of allotmenteering, meeting new friends with similar interests and enabling you to enjoy a healthy outdoor life with gentle exercise and a place to relax and unwind.
There are in fact 18 plots of varying heights surrounded by a sensory garden and a model plot to help give ideas and inspiration.
For a small membership fee many allotment sites have trading huts which enable you to purchase all your gardening needs at reasonable prices and are more convenient than going to your local garden centre.
www.sutton.gov.uk /leisure/allotments   (415 words)

  
 Countrybookshop.co.uk - Practical Allotment Gardening
Caroline Foley is a freelance gardening writer, having written for The Guardian, Country Living and Gardens illustrated, with a gardening column in her local paper.
She has taken practical gardening and garden design courses at the English Gardening School and has run her own courses on aspects of gardening.
The increasing popularity of allotments is testament to a growing consumer awareness of how chemically enhanced produce in our diet adversely affects our health and well-being.
www.countrybookshop.co.uk /books?whatfor=1859748902   (268 words)

  
 Allotment gardening and growing advice articles
If you have designed your garden in such a way that you have areas of paving or gravel, you may want to liven these up with some well-planted containers.
Gardening in areas where there is little rain or rationed water can be challenging and difficult.
There are more reasons to-day than ever before why the owner of a small place should have his, or her, own vegetable garden.
www.allotment.org.uk /more_allotment_articles.php   (983 words)

  
 Allotment gardening
Many years ago, families relied on allotments for their survival.
Nowadays, allotment gardening for many is more of a pastime.
Allotments were first laid our as 10 rod or perch plots, which were sufficient in size for a typical turn of the century family.
www.canterbury.gov.uk /cgi-bin/buildpage.pl?mysql=2116   (192 words)

  
 Allotments and Gardening
Newcastle is the only place in Britain where the general management of its allotment sites is in the hands of the allotment gardeners themselves.
The group allocates the annual allotments budget – the greater part of which is always devoted to fence repairs, replacement and maintenance, and are always looking for ideas to promote allotment gardening, improve site management and attract more people to take up the hobby.
These allotments have been in use for well over half a century, every garden is occupied and cultivated, and all seven plot-holders have made it clear that they want to stay.
allotmentblog.blogspot.com   (1332 words)

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