Today is the start of National Allotment Week which runs from August 13th - 19th 2007. National Allotment Gardens Trust organisers of the event, say it is:

“A week to promote the awareness and availability of allotments both locally and nationally and to show the public and the local authorities the strength of support and interest for the heritage of allotment culture.”

The initiative will

• promote the social benefits of allotment gardening, including benefits to health, education and community well-being.

• highlight the benefits of allotment gardening to councils across the UK

• promote gardening, vegetable-growing and consumption as a healthy pursuit and lifestyle.