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| Allotments |
We see these everywhere, public plots used for vegetable gardening. They are called "allotments", and their history goes back hundreds of years. Edinburgh has about 30 allotment garden sites with almost 2,000 plots. Each plot is approximately 2,000 square feet and costs about $200 per year to rent (half plots and quarter plots are available). They are hugely popular with a waiting list of about 15 years. Yikes.
During WWII the demand for and number of allotments increased; given the rationing and shortages at that time, many found it was their only source of fresh produce. The term "Victory Garden" was popularized at that time. In recent times, pressure caused by high-density building has resulted in decreasing the amount of allotment land.
