roots allotments
and why they are so fantastic
about roots
Roots Allotments create shared spaces for local food production, nature and community. Through monthly or yearly subscriptions they provide members with everything to start growing, from a patch of ground to seeds, tools, plants and growing advice, whilst fostering connection with in-person workshops and events.
Their growing spaces also have a mixture of biodiversity boosting habitats like native woodland and hedgerow, fruit orchards, insect hotels, ponds, and wildflower meadows.
One of the three founders, Ed, inspired by Charles Dowding, started his first no dig patch over lockdown in his Grandma's back garden and has been hooked ever since. With a keen interest in sharing the knowledge of growing, Ed also shouts about how no dig, pesticide free growing benefits the soil, the environment, and those growing and eating the produce.
the podcast
Ed and Sarah got together to speak all about roots. Listen in the link below, to find out more about how and why roots got going, and growing.
roots allotment guide for beginners
New to growing veg? Whether in a newly acquired allotment or in your back garden - this guide will give you confidence and inspiration to get growing. This advice from roots has helped their community from the get go, and we hope it will help you as well.
support
Every site has a patch manager on hand to offer advice and support
mission
to help people discover the magic of growing
community
plug plant parties, shared tools, talks, workshops and courses
seven sites across England
Want to find out more? Go check out roots website for more info on how to sign up, and get growing
