Spring
Seed swaps
Swap saved seeds and chat about what's growing well this year. The best way to meet other growers and pick up varieties suited to our soil.
Green Furlong Allotment Society
Plots, produce and community — grown together, one bed at a time.
How it started
Welcome to Green Furlong
A place to grow
Green Furlong is a community-run allotment site where local growers tend full, half and quarter plots. Whether you're after vegetables, fruit, flowers or just the peace of a day's digging, there's a plot with your name on it.
Run by the people here
We're governed by an elected committee and funded through plot rents. Everyone pitches in at communal working parties — hedging, path maintenance, shared tasks that keep the whole site thriving.
What you get
What Being a Plot Holder Means
It's more than a patch of earth — it's access to a whole growing community.
Your own plot
A full, half or quarter plot sized to suit your plans. Dig it, nurture it, grow what you love. Your boundaries, your rules.
Shared water & tools
Water points dotted around the site and a communal shed stocked with tools. No need to lug everything yourself — help is there when you need it.
Compost & know-how
A shared compost area keeps waste from the neighbourhood out of landfill. And plenty of fellow growers ready with tips, seeds and sometimes a surplus courgette or two.
A supportive network
From first-time plotters to committee veterans, there's someone who's been where you are now. Gardening questions, neighbour chat, or a shared brew — it's all here.
Getting started
Get Involved
You don't need experience or a plot to pitch in.
Join the waiting list
Get your name down for a plot. When one comes free, we'll be in touch.
Come to a working party
Show up, lend a hand with hedge-cutting or path maintenance, meet the growers. No plot needed.
Visit the Annual Show
See what everyone's grown, judge the competitions, enjoy the community. Open to all.
Volunteer for shared tasks
Help keep the compost bins running smoothly. Give what time you can — every hand matters.
The yearly rhythm
What's On
Green Furlong follows the seasons. Here are the calendar landmarks everyone looks for.
Summer
Open evenings
Walk around the site, chat to plot holders about their growing plans, ask questions. Newcomers always welcome.
September
The Annual Show
Competition, celebration and cake. Everyone enters something — vegetables, flowers, jams, bakes. The heart of our year.
Winter
Annual General Meeting
Elect the committee, review the year, plan ahead. Members only, but the door opens to everyone thinking of joining.
Members see the full calendar. Once you're a member, sign in to see working parties, committee notices and member-only events throughout the year.
Member sign inReady to Grow With Us?
Getting started is simple. Put your name on the waiting list, ask any questions, or just come along to see what we do.