Welcome to Pitville Avenue Allotments - Liverpool

This website is for people who grow their own fruit, vegetables, flowers and herbs on an allotment. The site will keep you up-to-date with what’s going on at Pitville Avenue Allotments, Liverpool. We’ll publish relevant news about events, competitions and all things gardening related in the Liverpool City Region.

Plot Availability

Unfortunately there are no plots currently available….

we have had so much demand for new plots, and the waiting list is full and is now closed…

Security!

Please be extra vigilant re security and share any suspicious activity!!Make Sure GATES are Locked and it is your responsibility to secure your boundary hedge!

Plot holders are not allowed on other persons plots without an invite: please stick to the main path…

AGM Soon .. please look out for new date….!

Please take this opportunity to come along and meet the Committee and your fellow plotholders.

Burning on Site

Liverpool City Council have again confirmed that all burning on Council municipal allotment sites is strictly prohibited from 15th March 2024 until 1st November 2024. The Council also advise that allotment sites will be monitored for compliance of this directive. Complaints received will be investigated by Environmental Health Officers and, if required, further action taken including prosecution under The Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Toilet

We recently had to suspend access to the toilet as it has been abused! We will continue to monitor the situation as it would be sad to lose such an important facility

Water

The water taps are now back ON…. But our water bills have never been higher.

Remember .. Direct watering of plots from the field taps by hosepipe is NOT allowed.

Why not get a water butt and help us save!! Try Gumtree or similar for a Freebie?

Trees… some guidance

Must be kept in check with a maximum of 10 foot tall recommended. Please consider the impact on your neighbours in particular to branches, roots and shade

Only fruit trees are allowed
Must be properly pruned to the recommended height of ten feet
Must not impact impact on your neighbours or overhang communal paths between plots

And finally….

Did you hear about the gardener who went crazy?

She was hearing voices in her shed