Scot plot guide Q3:layout 7 - Scottish Allotments and Gardens Society
Scot plot guide Q3:layout 7 - Scottish Allotments and Gardens Society
Scot plot guide Q3:layout 7 - Scottish Allotments and Gardens Society
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10 Resources<strong>Scot</strong>tish <strong>Allotments</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> <strong>Society</strong>(SAGS)A voluntary organisation representing allotmentgardeners in <strong>Scot</strong>l<strong>and</strong>. Affiliated to NSALG (seebelow). Membership includes people withwide experience of allotment management <strong>and</strong>regeneration who can offer individual help <strong>and</strong>advice on request.email: secretary@sags.org.ukwebsite: www.sags.org.ukFederation of City Farms <strong>and</strong> Community<strong>Gardens</strong> (FCFCG)Supports, represents <strong>and</strong> promotes communitymanagedfarms <strong>and</strong> gardens across the UK.Tel: 0117 923 1800email: admin@farmgarden.org.ukwebsite: www.farmgarden.org.ukTrellisSupports health through horticulture.Tel: 01738 624 348email: info@trellisscotl<strong>and</strong>.org.ukwebsite: www.trellisscotl<strong>and</strong>.org.ukNational <strong>Society</strong> of <strong>Allotments</strong> <strong>and</strong> LeisureGardeners (NSALG)A full time professional organisation representingthe interests of allotment gardeners throughoutthe UK. Manages specialised insurance <strong>and</strong> legaladvice schemes for members as well as a cheapseed scheme <strong>and</strong> gardening advice.Tel: 01536 266576email: natsoc@nsalg.org.ukwebsite: www.nsalg.org.ukGarden Organic (formerly HDRA)A charity which aims to research <strong>and</strong> promoteorganic gardening techniques. Offers advice on awide variety of related topics.Tel: 0247 630 3517email:enquiry@hdra.org.ukwebsite: www.gardenorganic.org.ukMacaulay InstituteCentre for research on l<strong>and</strong> use based inAberdeen. Its commercial arm, Macaulay Soils willsupply kits for DIY soil testing or do a detailed soilanalysis for you.website: www.macaulaysoils.com<strong>Allotments</strong> Regeneration Initiative (ARI)Supports <strong>and</strong> develops allotments regeneration<strong>and</strong> the creation of br<strong>and</strong> new allotment sitesin the UK.Tel: 0117 963 1551email: ari@farmgarden.org.ukwebsite: www.farmgarden.org.uk/ariRoyal Horticultural <strong>Society</strong>Leading UK gardening charity dedicated to advancinghorticulture <strong>and</strong> promoting good gardening. Supportsgardening education in schools, conducts researchon plant varieties, runs demonstration gardens, offersadvice to members <strong>and</strong> non members, approvesjudges for gardening shows.Tel: 0845 260 2000 email: info@rhs.org.ukwebsite: www.rhs.org.uk/homeRoyal Caledonian Horticultural <strong>Society</strong>Based in Edinburgh with <strong>Scot</strong>l<strong>and</strong>-widemembership. Offers lectures <strong>and</strong> workshops <strong>and</strong>runs a demonstration allotment. Annual awards forcontributions to <strong>Scot</strong>tish Horticulture.website: www.rchs.co.ukWaste Aware <strong>Scot</strong>l<strong>and</strong>Has information on composting on its website <strong>and</strong>runs Master Composter Scheme with trainedvolunteers to encourage home composting.website: http:wasteawarescotl<strong>and</strong>.org.ukBeechgrove GardenA BBC <strong>Scot</strong>l<strong>and</strong> programme with associatedwebsite <strong>and</strong> fact sheets specifically aimed atgardening in <strong>Scot</strong>tish conditions.website: www.beechgrove.co.uk<strong>Scot</strong>tish Education <strong>and</strong> Action for Development(SEAD)An organisation which aims to tackle the causes ofpoverty, social injustice <strong>and</strong> environmentaldegradation <strong>and</strong> to support community based actionfor positive social change. Has a comprehensive listof bodies prepared to fund small community groups,including allotment associations.website: www.sead.org.uk/resources/communityaction-toolkit/funding-sources16 <strong>Allotments</strong> - A <strong>Scot</strong>tish Plotholder’s Guide
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