Steve writes
Hi, not sure if anyone can assist, but I'm keen to see if there are
ways in which I can help volunteer in my area.

I'm keen to learn more about horticulture and I'm considering doing an
on line course (I work full time so a full time/part time course is
out of the question), but I'd like some practical experience and to
meet other gardening enthusiasts. An option I had thought of was an
allotment but what with the waiting lists and the small issue of my
wife not wanting me to own one, I wrote that one off.

If it helps, I live in Harrogate.

The obvious is Harlow Carr which has a lot of volunteer gardeners.
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Kay