A passion for the peace and quiet of gardening is fuelling an upsurge in the popularity of allotments, according to a Lincolnshire parish council.
High demand for the amenity has meant a whole field in Deeping St James is to be handed over to enthusiasts.
An original 62 plots were snapped up in a matter of months and there is already a waiting list for the new ones.
The parish council says that while families do not need to grow food, they still enjoy it as a hobby.
A local council is obliged to consider providing allotments if enough residents register an interest
Parish clerk, Sue Valentine, said: "One of the nice things is the number of young families that go and use them.
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