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Welcome to GO2
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Background
The Grow-Our-Own (GO2) scheme at Bluebell South Allotments started in the autumn of 2004. The main aim of the scheme is to help those who are interested but have little or no experience in growing fruit and vegetables. We offer practical help and advice on what to grow, when to grow it and provide tools, seeds, compost, and so on.
The newly built Information Centre, along with a composting toilet, will encourage growers to stay longer and share their ideas and experiences. We provide cycle stands for the use of our members and visitors. Car parking spaces are limited and are reserved for disabled people and for parents with young children. We have ensured that the new facilities are wheelchair accessible. There are plots suitable for children, young people and for people using wheelchairs.
The success of the scheme in its initial years has led to expansion into a range of schemes, including Growing at Home, Pick-Your-Own and Volunteering (please see below for details).
The Grow-Your-Own
Under this scheme, a 10 rod (250 square meter plot) is divided into mini plots (see below for details) of varying sizes depending on the need and experience of individual growers. Included in the price of the plot are necessary tools, seeds, manure and hands-on practical advice. It is the responsibility of the plot holder to maintain the plot and the path leading to the plot in a reasonable condition. We use organic practices wherever possible and the use of insecticide, pesticide and chemical fertiliser is not permitted.
Apart from growing the fruit and vegetable of your choice and maintaining the plot, we encourage self-help and collective action. To this end, it is important that the ‘old’ growers help ‘new’ growers and give some time for communal activities, such as maintaining the facilities. All growers are asked to sign an agreement form when joining the scheme.
Range of Plots Available
small Plot - 1.20 X 6 metres X 1:
For the absolute beginners who have no prior experience of growing fruit and vegetables. This size plot is also suitable for a single person. Cost £15 per year (October, 2008 –September, 2009).
Medium Plot - 1.20 X 6 metres X 2:
For those with some experience of growing fruit and vegetables, and for families with children. Cost £30 per year (October, 2008 –September, 2009).
LARGE PLOT - 1.20 X 6 metres X 5:
For those who are experienced in growing fruit and vegetables and for families with children. Cost £60 per year (October, 2008 –September, 2009).
child's Plot - 1 x 1 metres
For children to get gardening experience. Costs £1 per year ((October, 2008 –September, 2009).
Wheelchair accessible plot
1.2 X 1.2 meters costs £5 and 1.2 X 2.4 meters costs £10 per year (October, 2008 –September, 2009).
Growing at Home
If you would like to start growing fruit and vegetables in your back/front garden, we can provide all the help you need through our Centre. At present, this scheme only covers the area around the Bluebell South Allotment site.
We can offer you practical help and advice on how to grow fruit and vegetables organically. You will also have the opportunity to come and meet the other growers on the allotment and learn from their experiences. We can supply all the seeds and seedlings from our Community Nursery at no extra cost. The cost of joining the scheme at present is £10 per year.
Pick-Your-Own
For those who have little spare time or are physically unable to work on an allotment, we offer the opportunity to come and pick organically-grown produce from our allotments once a week on Sunday from 10 until 1 pm.
The pick-your-own scheme can help people to see how the fruit, vegetables and herbs they eat are grown and get a regular supply of locally grown fresh produce straight from the land. It will also help us raise funds by turning surplus produce into cash to be reinvested back into the project.
Volunteering
If you are interested in gardening and growing but are unable to commit your time on a regular basis, why not come and help us whenever you have spare time. Help is needed for a number of activities such as plot clearing, sowing, potting, weeding and harvesting on a regular basis.
You do not need to have any gardening skills/experience to take part in this scheme. In fact, this is an opportunity for you to learn about growing fruit and vegetables. We also offer you free fresh produce in return for your help.
Application Form
If you are interested in any of these schemes, please fill the application form.
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