As the ongoing recession has made people wary; many are opting to go organic and to start growing their own vegetables. Whereas before, it was primarily elderly people who tended allotments, the demand has risen significantly in the last few months. People without gardens are putting their names on waiting lists, in the hope that they too can start growing their own vegetables. Gardens all over the country are being dug up and changed by owners wanting to start cultivating their own fruit and vegetables.

The demand for seeds has risen sharply in the last few months, as more and more people are opting to grow their own. Many individuals are saying that the price of fresh vegetables in their supermarkets is extortionate, so they would much rather grow their own. Others are opting to do their bit for the environment by starting up their own gardens, and recycling household waste for compost.

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