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Trading Hut

The Trading Hut has become the focal point for many activities on site over recent years. There are always a bunch of plot holders and members there on a Sunday morning buying fertilisers etc., or simply socialising. The range of products on sale is improving all the time and good horticultural advice is in abundance.

The Trading Hut is very often the first point of contact for new members and Elaine, our Trading Secretary, ensures the prices are always competitive. If you are interested in helping out in the Trading Hut - either behind the counter or working behind the scene weighing and bagging up products, we are always looking for extra volunteers ... so please pop in and have a word with Elaine - you will be made very welcome!

For a detailed description of some commonly used fertilisers and how to use them see the WhatsItFor pages.

2016 Opening Times

This year the Trading Hut will be open from February to October between 10.30am and 12.00 noon on the first Saturday of each month, and on Sundays for most other weekends during the main growing season. Here is the full list of opening days:

  • Saturday February 6 and Sunday February 14, 21, 28
  • Saturday March 5 and Sunday March 13, 20, 27
  • Saturday April 2 and Sunday April 10, 17, 24 and May 1
  • Saturday May 7 and Sunday May 15, 22, 29
  • Saturday June 4 and Sunday June 12, 19
  • Saturday July 2 and Sunday July 17
  • Saturday August 6 and Sunday 21
  • Saturday September 3 and Sunday September 11, 18, 25
  • Saturday October 1 and Sunday October 9

Come along and stock up on gardening products at keen prices, including compost and potash for your fruit bushes and trees, lime for the brassicas and your favourite general fertiliser - organic or otherwise.



Seasonal Items

Autumn planting Japanese onion sets now available to buy from the Trading Hut at the competitive price of only £0.85 for 250 grams.

Look out for details of seasonal products and special offers throughout the year


Stock Items

We stock a wide range of gardening items at very competitive prices. New additions to our range include Wild Bird Food and Advanced Slug Killer,which is safer for pets and wild life

To see out our stock range and prices, see our Stock Sheet.


Check regularly for updates and special offers


Finally, if there are any members who are able to spare 1½ hours on a Saturday or Sunday morning to help in the Trading Hut, Elaine our Trading Hut Manager would love to hear from you. We have a rota, so you would only have to help one week in every five or six. Any assistance will be much appreciated.