HISTORY

Preparing the soil in the greenhouse at Nuthurst Allotment, Horsham

How It All Began

The Nuthurst Community Allotment is located on the former site of Architectural Plants, a family-run nursery celebrated for its exotic plant collections. The land, owned by Angus and Fran White the nursery’s founders, became the foundation for a new chapter in 2020. Recognising its potential, they generously donated the site and played a pivotal role, alongside local residents, in transforming it into the beautiful allotment it is today.

The project began with the clearing of unused existing structures and the preparation of the land and greenhouses ready for cultivation. By early 2021, a dedicated group of volunteers had established raised beds and initiated the planting of various crops. The allotment has since evolved into a thriving community, fostering collaboration among members who collectively tend the land and share in all of its bounty.

Preparing the ground outside the greenhouses at Nuthurst Comminty Allotment Horsham

Hard Work & Dedication

Nuthurst Community Allotment Land Preparation – West Sussex

Volunteers digging and preparing soil at Nuthurst Community Allotment, creating fertile ground for future vegetable and flower beds.

Rich, freshly turned soil at Nuthurst Community Allotment, ready for planting as part of the local gardening initiative in West Sussex

A tractor near new greenhouses at Nuthurst Community Allotment, showcasing the growth of this local gardening project in Horsham West Sussex

Freshly marked planting beds at Nuthurst Community Allotment, preparing the land for sustainable vegetable and flower growth

Soil and compost being prepared for Nuthurst Community Allotment, part of the early stages of the community gardening initiative in Horsham West Sussex

An open field before planting at Nuthurst Community Allotment, highlighting the transformation process of this community-led gardening space.

A soil roller smoothing the ground at Nuthurst Community Allotment, preparing the land for future vegetable and flower cultivation.

A collection of seedlings in pots at Nuthurst Community Allotment, prepared for planting as part of the local community gardening project.

Young plants beginning to grow in freshly prepared beds at Nuthurst Community Allotment near Horsham, West Sussex

A tractor moving soil at Nuthurst Community Allotment, preparing the ground for new planting near Horsham, West Sussex

Volunteers working to prepare the soil for planting at Nuthurst Community Allotment, part of a shared growing space near Horsham, West Sussex.

Local allotment members planting vegetables at Nuthurst Community Allotment near Horsham, preparing for the growing season

Volunteers carefully planting vegetables at Nuthurst Community Allotment, contributing to the allotment’s seasonal growth near Horsham, West Sussex

Allotment members working together to plant crops at Nuthurst Community Allotment, an active growing space in West Sussex

A group of members at Nuthurst Community Allotment near Horsham, enjoying a social gathering alongside their shared allotment plots

Two members smiling while planting crops at Nuthurst Community Allotment, celebrating the growing season in West Sussex.

Young pea plants supported by bamboo canes at Nuthurst Community Allotment, showcasing the early stages of vegetable growth near Horsham, West Sussex.

Volunteers spreading soil inside a greenhouse at Nuthurst Community Allotment near Horsham, West Sussex, preparing growing beds for planting

Allotment members leveling soil in a greenhouse at Nuthurst Community Allotment in West Sussex, setting up planting beds for vegetable cultivation

A group of volunteers, including children, planting crops inside the greenhouse at Nuthurst Community Allotment near Horsham, West Sussex

Volunteers working to restore an old greenhouse at Nuthurst Community Allotment, preparing the space for future planting in West Sussex.

A comfortable seating area inside the greenhouse at Nuthurst Community Allotment near Horsham, providing a space for members to gather and relax.”

Young plants supported by trellises at Nuthurst Community Allotment near Horsham, part of an expanding growing space in West Sussex

HISTORY

Hard Work & Dedication

Transforming the Land