More than 1,100 people are waiting for allotment plots across Leicester and Leicestershire. The average wait for a plot in Leicester stands at about 18 months.
Councils creating smaller plots
Some councils have responded to the high demand by creating smaller allotment plots in an effort to reduce waiting lists.
Why allotments matter
For those who secure a plot, an allotment can be life-changing. BBC Leicester visited Groby Allotment Society to speak with plot holders Laura Harrold and Kathy Griffiths about their experiences.