Whether you have a new allotment or are an experienced allotmenteer, we have plenty of inspiration and tips to share
From finding an allotment to assessing your new plot and getting started
Everything you need to get started
How to make your perfect plot
Advice on what to grow on your plot
A selection of articles to help you get growing. For more advice please use the search facility.
Ideas for successful growing and innovative use of space, money and time
In this episode, we hear from Shelia Das and Liz Mooney from RHS Wisley’s talented Edibles team, who share their expert advice on growing delicious produce across every season. Then, we check in with Lucy Chamberlain, author of Grow Food Anywhere, as she reveals how to make the most of your space. And what about homegrown produce? Don’t worry, we revisit the fascinating chat with Canadian chef and photographer David Zilber, a fermentation expert who’s worked in some of the world’s top kitchens. He’ll inspire you with creative ways to preserve and enjoy your harvest.
Useful links: GYO RHS books | GYO advice | Grow veg from your store cupboard | What to do with your fallen fruit
Find the perfect vegetables to grow on your allotment by browsing our selection of growing guides
Advice to help solve problems with your crops
Each Get Set, Grow! video will guide you through the basics of growing your own. With advice on sowing, planting, nurturing and harvesting, Get Set, Grow! offers all the advice you need to start growing a feast of fruit and vegetables.
Ideas to help you be sustainable on your plot
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
Inspirational stories of how communities grow together
Making your allotment more plant-species-rich increases its biodiversity, which in turn will attract a greater variety of insects and wildlife
The new app packed with trusted gardening know-how
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Get growing with us! Learn the art of allotmenteering from scratch on your own plot at RHS Garden Wisley
Choose from a selection of RHS books to help you get growing on your plot
Guy Barter et alRRP £18.99
Joan MorganRRP £45
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