If supply exists
We check whether a host near your county and rough area has enough space, suitable access, and matching expectations before making an introduction.
Register your county and rough area in a few minutes. If there is no suitable land near you yet, the request still helps us show landowners where local interest is going unmet.
Tell us where you are and what you would like to grow. We will use your request to look for suitable space nearby and contact you about relevant opportunities.
If you searched for allotments near me and found a closed or slow council list, Homegrown is another route to explore. Keep your council application active, check your county page and nearby community gardens, then use the request above to show where private growing space is needed.
A good first plot is close enough that you can visit twice a week in summer, has reliable water nearby, and has clear boundaries so both sides know what is included. For a beginner, 20-50 m² is usually enough for salads, beans, courgettes, potatoes, herbs and a small compost area. More than 100 m² sounds attractive, but it becomes work quickly if you are commuting to the plot.
We prioritise introductions where the landowner can answer basic access questions: when you can visit, where tools are stored, whether a small polytunnel or raised bed is allowed, and whether children, dogs or guests can come with you. If those points are vague, pause before paying rent.
This is not a fixed design. It shows the practical things worth agreeing before anyone starts digging.
We check whether a host near your county and rough area has enough space, suitable access, and matching expectations before making an introduction.
Your request becomes demand evidence for that county. That tells us where to recruit the next garden owners, farmers, schools, parishes, or community hosts.
Your name, email, phone, detailed notes, and exact requirements are not published. Public county summaries use aggregate demand only.
| Space type | Typical size | Points to agree |
|---|---|---|
| Suburban back-garden corner | 20-50 m² | Privacy, access route, water, compost, guest rules and whether raised beds are allowed. |
| Large-garden plot | 50-100 m² | Path maintenance, tool storage, boundaries, notice period and seasonal renewal. |
| Farm headland / field corner | 100-200 m² | Vehicle access, livestock boundaries, water, crop protection and how often you can visit. |
| Church / school grounds | Varies | Safeguarding, public access, opening hours, insurance expectations and who supervises the space. |
Some private spaces may involve a rent, some may involve a maintenance or produce-share arrangement, and some may not be suitable at all. Do not pay until access, boundaries, notice period, water and responsibilities are clear in writing.
Plot-share is not a replacement for public allotments. It is a practical bridge while supply catches up. Apply to your council, join a local community garden if one is open, then use a private plot for the current season. If a council plot becomes available later, you can move with real growing experience instead of starting from zero.
Homegrown introduces growers and hosts only when both agree. The seasonal plot licence and any payment are arranged directly between you and the host. Before access begins, confirm the practical details in writing and read our safety and legal guidance.
Each county page shows the local allotment waiting list, council contact details, and community gardens near you, so you know exactly what you are up against before you apply anywhere.