Real stories from real plots. Honest advice. No fluff.
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The real people behind the plots. First-year diaries, shed setups, mental health journeys and the small wins that make it all worth it.
• "My First Year" diaries
• "Shed Setups" photo series
• Mental Health Diaries
The Wikipedia of No-Dig. Methodology, troubleshooting and deep dives.
• Methodology Deep Dives
• Troubleshooting & pests
From soil to plate — recipes, preservation and guest chefs.
The voice of the allotment sector — leading the land-use conversation.
For the second year running, we partnered with Venturers' Academy to bring educational gardening to students in Bristol.
In March 2025, 300 people across nine UK towns came together to plant 310 fruit trees, reviving lost orchards and strengthening local food security.
97% of members agreed that growing has significantly improved their well-being. Here's what we learned from our community.
Discover the history of allotments and how growing your own food is key to building resilience against modern food system challenges.
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MasterChef star Raheel Mirza shares his comforting butternut squash karahi recipe, perfect for cosy nights.
Roots Allotments partners with Generation Soil to launch a market garden in Bristol, addressing food insecurity and providing fresh, chemical-free produce.
For the second year running, we partnered with Venturers' Academy to bring educational gardening to students in Bristol.
In March 2025, 300 people across nine UK towns came together to plant 310 fruit trees, reviving lost orchards and strengthening local food security.
97% of members agreed that growing has significantly improved their well-being. Here's what we learned from our community.
Discover the history of allotments and how growing your own food is key to building resilience against modern food system challenges.
MasterChef star Raheel Mirza shares his comforting butternut squash karahi recipe, perfect for cosy nights.
Roots Allotments partners with Generation Soil to launch a market garden in Bristol, addressing food insecurity and providing fresh, chemical-free produce.
How Roots is helping to address food poverty through community partnerships and surplus produce.
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Roots Allotments celebrated the opening of their Meadow Hill site in Croydon by partnering with the Black Farmers Market.
An update on ecological surveys and how we will be moving forward with creating patches at Leigh Woods Meadows.
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Sugar Loaf Fields in Stourbridge Opening Party with speakers from local community projects, a raffle and games for the kids!
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Roots partnered with More Trees BANES to create a tree nursery at the Bath site Tuckers Meadow for future rewilding projects.
Roots Allotments have continued work to boost biodiversity at its new growing community in Leigh Woods, 1.5 miles from Bristol.
Gardening, growing and being in nature can do incredible things to your mind & body. Let's get back in touch with nature.
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Are you interested in growing your own fruits and vegetables but don't have a lot of space? An allotment might be the perfect solution.
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Find out why 'No Dig' rules and is the future of growing your own!
Growing your own vegetables, fruits and flowers creates many physical, mental, social and environmental benefits.
Ed, one of our founders, reflects on the first year of growth at Roots Allotments.
Find out why we are using the revolutionary no-dig method and how it benefits both people and planet.
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