Allotment Group - Growing Active

Join our free allotment group, Growing Active.

When: Wednesdays, 10.00am to 12.00pm

The group runs on an open-ended basis, with the group members deciding when they would like breaks such as for winter.  If you would like to participate please call 01904 876804.

Location:
Haxby Road Allotments
York St John University Sports Park
YO31 8TA (directions and parking information can be found on the webpage)

The Growing Active group is guided by Naomi, a member of our award-winning Grounds team at the University.  We aim to make Growing Active a relaxed, informal environment where people can engage with the allotment and spend time with others.  Throughout the year there will be a range of crops to plant, tend to and harvest, as well as a range of tasks to ensure the allotment is as healthy and productive as possible.  

We grow with the aim to take vegetables home. We will make plans with you to grow things you will want to eat and dividing it as fairly as possible, as that is one of the joys of allotmenting.

We run the allotment on organic principles, without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilisers, and with an emphasis on soil health and rich mixed planting to encourage natural biodiversity and pest control. The allotment is a lovely site, surrounded by bird boxes and habitat, and with a wildlife pond area to enjoy.