Grow Your Own

Fresher, healthier, homegrown food

Growing your own, whether at home, on an allotment, or within a community food garden, is one of the best routes to fresh, nutritious, healthy food. The benefits don’t stop there – it’s also a great way to connect with nature, keep learning new skills, and connect with your community if you’re growing together or sharing seeds with people. With food prices rising, putting your home-grown food on the table may well save you cash – and if supermarket shelves are empty you’ll also be more food-secure. 

• Get growing inspiration with local gardening celeb, Lynne Lambourne
• Access great advice from trusted national resource, the Royal Horticultural Society
• Dip into some short videos with Growveg. They’re short, positive, packed full of handy tips, and easy to understand – whether you’re new to growing your own or are already doing it. This video will give you the know-how to save money, keep food on the table, and give you peace of mind, no matter what is happening in the news!
• If you don’t have space to grow food at home, consider applying for a local allotment.