For residents with gardens there is the opportunity to cultivate a healthy hobby by planting some fruit and vegetables. It is a fun and ideal way to relax after the day's stresses. In addition to feeling beter and having a more attractive garden you will also be saving money. Even if you have a small garden you'll discover there are plenty of crops to choose from.
Why not try growing varieties of fruit, vegetables and herbs not easily available in the shops. As well as saving money on your food bills you could recycle household and garden waste to produce your own free compost. For details of the council's compost bin scheme ring 01952 617171. Growing your own food is as local as you can get and it's cheap.
If you have no garden or want more space then you can probably get an allotment. It is a sociable and low cost way to keep fit, mix with new friends and leave your cares behind. After a small initial expense, you will be eating more healthly and again saving pounds. An allotment is typically 250 square metres and can be leased for around £28 a year. It can typically produce sufficient fruit and vegetables to feed a family of four for around 30p. a week. There should be some allotments near where you live. Allotments are also often available in half sizes. To find out more about allotments in Telford & Wrekin contact Nicloa Allen on 01952 202703.
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