Allotments – all you need to know

Whether you have a new allotment or are an experienced allotmenteer, we have plenty of inspiration and tips to share

Where to start

From finding an allotment to assessing your new plot and getting started

Seasonal allotment advice

Find out what to sow, grow and harvest on your allotment in June

Jobs to do in June

A busy month ahead! Now’s the time to plant out the last of the tender crops, including tomatoes and courgettes.

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Choose what to grow

Discover fruit, vegetables and herbs suited to your allotment and growing conditions

Vegetables

Fruit

Herbs

Help with allotment challenges

Identify and manage unwanted growing problems caused by wildlife and disease

Growing sustainably on your allotment

Ideas to help improve soil health, save water and encourage wildlife

Save water

Managing water in your garden

Climate change is making water an ever more important issue for gardeners. Learn how to cope with water shortages and extreme rainfall, store water and use it wisely.

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How to garden on your allotment for wildlife

Improve soil health

How to care for your soil

Soil is the backbone of your garden. Care for it well and it will not only grow you beautiful flowers and vegetables, it will provide a wildlife habitat while storing lots of carbon and water too.

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Enjoy your harvest

Recipes, preserving ideas and inspiration for making the most of homegrown produce

RHS Podcasts

Stories from allotment growers

Liz Mooney’s allotment life

Follow RHS edibles expert Liz Mooney as she shares a glimpse into life on her allotment. From what to sow and harvest to the challenges of the hungry gap, pick up timely tips and practical inspiration for your own growing space.

Community allotment stories

RHS Wisley community allotments

Get growing with us! Learn the art of allotmenteering from scratch on your own plot at RHS Garden Wisley

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Learn more with the RHS

RHS Trials

Discover RHS Plant Trials of popular fruits, vegetables and herbs to find the best varieties to grow

Video Growing Guides

Join us on an exciting journey as we show you how to grow a feast in your garden. Throughout the series of 12 videos, we’ll show you how to nurture your crops so you get the best possible harvest.

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RHS Books

Choose from a selection of RHS books to help you get growing on your plot

Browse the RHS bookshelf

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