Plant Your Christmas Tree at the Allotment!
This Christmas, Hamble Parish Council is pleased to introduce a new community initiative: the Hamble Living Christmas Tree Service. This service will enable Hamble residents to plant, store, and reuse their rooted Christmas trees at Hamble allotments, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional Christmas trees.
Why choose a living tree?
- They provide cover for birds and wildlife.
- Planting trees helps absorb carbon dioxide, improve water supplies, and supports biodiversity.
- Families can enjoy the joy of watching their tree grow alongside them, saving money and reducing environmental impact.
How it works
Hamble Lane allotments are an asset provided by Hamble Parish Council to the whole community. There are 38 allotment plots which are allocated to Hamble residents and the surrounding peninsular. One plot has always been held back by the Parish Council for its own use and we are opening this up to the community as living Christmas tree storage.
- Planting: Trees can be planted on allocated mini-plots in January or February. Arrangements must be made with the Parish Council office in advance as the area is gated.
- Care & Removal: You can decide to dig up your tree for Christmas in Year 2 or leave it to grow until Year 3, at which point it must be removed. Trees left beyond Year 3 will become the property of the Parish Council.
- Three-Year Cycle: Trees can be replanted after Christmas, restarting a new cycle.
You can view full terms here: Christmas Tree Planting Terms and Conditions
This is a wonderful way to make Christmas more sustainable while supporting local wildlife and contributing to the community’s green spaces.
To participate, or for more details, please email reception@hambleparishcouncil.gov.uk by 6 January. Plots will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.
Make your Christmas tree a gift that grows year after year!