Thrifty Money Saving Advice - Allotments

Writing by Paul on Wednesday 9 January 2008

A Healthy and Thrifty New Year

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If your New Year’s Resolution involves eating and maintaining a healthy diet and doing more exercise, as well as being thrifty with your money and achieving healthier finances, then taking an allotment may be the answer.

Payplan recognises that this is an excellent way to help people enjoy the benefits of fresh air, keeping fit and having a supply of fresh fruit and vegetables produced economically. It is especially beneficial for those living in city centres that have little or no garden of their own. One can even keep hens for a regular supply of free-range eggs (check with your local authority).

Allotment Budgeting Advice and Cost

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Prices and facilities vary, but the cost is not excessive and is tempting for those on a budget or who are struggling with debt. Expect to pay in the region of £30 for the year (58p per week), which often includes initial rotovation of the land and access to water (sometimes a water surcharge is payable; again, your local authority will be able to give you further details). Whilst some will have more success than others producing their harvest, any savings should soon be made from your weekly shopping bill.

The following websites give useful guidance and links for beginners as well as recommendations for gardening tips and how best to make thrifty use of the land to help maximise your New Year budget:

www.nsalg.org.uk

www.bbc.co.uk/gardening

If your need to be thrifty is as a result of your increasing debts, speak to a sympathetic debt and money adviser about your finances by contacting Payplan on freephone 0800 917 7823, or by submitting your details online to get immediate debt help.

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