Want to use free pallets for your allotment? Make sure they are safe first! Learn how to read pallet markings, spot toxic codes like MB, and find safe wood for your raised beds.

The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina), also known as the yellow-legged hornet, is an invasive species that poses a significant threat to our native honeybees and other pollinators. With recent sightings in the UK, it's crucial that we all know how to identify and report them. The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) is encouraging everyone to be vigilant.

For the dedicated allotment gardener, having the right tools can make all the difference. But when you’ve already invested in a powerhouse battery system from a major brand like Makita, DeWalt, or Milwaukee, you’re faced with a dilemma: do you pay a premium for the brand’s specific, often-expensive gardening tools, or do you take a gamble on a more affordable, third-party alternative?