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Welcome to Warriston Allotments 2023
The 121 plots at Warriston, a large south facing site on the north side of Edinburgh, were created for unemployed families during the depression of the late 1920s. Thanks to the city's ongoing allotment policy, urban land (there are over 30 separate sites), continues to be dedicated to local growers renting plots on a yearly basis. The waiting time for a plot at Warriston is least 8 years—if you would like to put your name on the list, or find out more, go to City of Edinburgh Council allotment information. Please do not contact Warriston re renting a plot—we are unable to reply to your enquiry as all city allotments are administered and allocated by Edinburgh City Council. The contact form is for Warriston plot holders only, to share ideas/enquiries/contributions. We regret we cannot reply to enquiries not related specifically to the Warriston site. |
Plot holders' news:Fires: Soon to end!
bonfires are allowed on site until April. Please use burning as a last resort and either compost or shred (see below) instead. For further information on how to burn click here to take you to our Guidelines page. Shredding sessions: these have now begun for the new 2024 season and are an increasingly popular alternative to burning. Check cottage blackboard for Sunday shredding. Scrap Metal Collection planned for April. Check blackboard for details. Bin: Please DO NOT overfill the bin. If it is overfilled, it will not be picked up. Please keep your rubbish on your plot (not next to the bin) until there is room. Newsletter: sign up using the Contact page if you'd like to receive information about what's on at Warriston, or email us on warristonallotments@gmail.com The newsletter is for Warriston plot holders only. Spring 2024: Plant up seeds for April/May planting. Finish tidying plots. Plant shallots and broad beans. Clean your greenhouse in readiness for plants and seeds. Compost as much as possible and drown perennial weeds. Go organic and enjoy our insect life! |
WARRISTON Allotments Association 2024 NEWSWARRISTON COMMITTEE MEETING: SUNDAY 3 MARCH 1 to 2pm The first meeting of the year was well attended and powered through business. We announced Eleanor Smith as our new treasurer and welcomed Bill Buckle as a new committee member. Next meeting Sunday 7 April, 1pm. All welcome March: points discussed included: 1.Communal area grass cutting rota. 2. Potato and onion delivery completed. 3. Gilbert Clark Fund—our application has recently been approved. We will receive match funds for a new fold up table, hedge trimmer and double gas burner. 4. May Plant Sale confirmed for Sunday 12 May. 5. Please let us know of any thefts/disturbance on the site. 6. Do NOT use rat poison on site as this will interfere with fox control of rodents. 7. A Scrap Metal Collection is planned for April. Keep an eye out for the date on the blackboard. |
Spring EVENTMAY PLANT SALE
Sunday 12 May 2024 Sow seeds for donations to the sale now! The communal area is ready and waiting for the next event in the Warriston calendar—our wonderful, bustling sale of plants and seedlings. We look forward to welcoming you to this annual gathering this year. As always the selection will include many varieties, most of the seedlings and plants having been grown by plot holders in the run up to May. Please have a think about possible donations now so that they're included in your seed purchases. Also, look out any tools/equipment you might like to give to the Recycle Stall. |
Website conceived, designed and maintained by Alice Bain and Nicola Murray, 2016-21. Warriston logo April 19 many thanks to Tim Bremner.
Homepage slideshow credits—thanks to plotholder contributors: P. Andrew, T. Bremner, S. Cunningham, C. Davidson, M. Fruergaard, R. Marshall, N. Murray, N. Russell
Find more pictures in the Warriston gallery. If you have images you'd like to send in see our contact page for details
Find more pictures in the Warriston gallery. If you have images you'd like to send in see our contact page for details