Allotments

Allotments

Improving greenspaces that increase local food growing

Seven newly installed raised beds made from pale timber and filled with soil.

In partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council, ELGT are working to increase the growing capacity of allotments in locations across the city.

Baronscourt Allotments – Piershill

Seven new raised planters have been built in an area of the allotments that had previously suffered from poor drainage. The new plots are to be distributed to local people on the allotment waiting list.

Two people stand to the right of a grassy area that is boggy and shows surface water.

Before – Previously unused ground ready for new planters.

Seven newly installed raised beds made from pale timber and filled with soil.

After – Seven new raised beds ready for planting.

 

 

 

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"We are very pleased with the new planters and happy to have seven new people joining our allotment." City of Edinburgh Council

Funded by: City of Edinburgh Council

Outputs:

  • Install seven new raised planters

Outcomes:

  • Increase allotment growing capacity
  • Improve the appearance of urban greenspaces
  • Encourage people to use greenspaces to improve health and wellbeing

 

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