'A silver lining to the big, black cloud': allotments during lockdown

Despite confusion over rules and shortages of compost and seeds, UK allotment holders have cherished their plots

On 24 March, UK allotment holders woke to a different world. Lockdown added new challenges – but also new rewards – to the business of tending their plots.

There was confusion over lockdown rules, shortages of compost and seed, and, in England, a long, hot summer through which to keep watering. Many plot holders were deeply concerned about Covid-19: “Sowing seeds and wondering if you’ll still be around for the harvesting,” as one put it.

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