Growing Food
Providing food for your community and for wildlife
Whether you’re part of a community garden or growing your own food at home, this video is packed with valuable tips and insights on how to start an allotment garden in a way that benefits both your community and local wildlife.
Thank you to Andy Callow from Sherwood Garden Consultancy for sharing his knowledge!
Planning your space
In the first part of our series on wildlife-friendly vegetable gardening, find out the importance of wildlife friendly gardening, how to plan your allotment space and how to ensure your plot is accessible to everyone.
Preparing your soil and choosing your crops
We explore how to prepare your soil for planting and the things to consider when deciding what fruit, vegetables and herbs to grow in your space.
Creating a sustainable and wildlife-friendly space
Gardening in a wildlife-friendly way doesn’t just benefit wildlife, it benefits us as well! In part three of our series, learn how to provide for pollinators, provide habitat for wildlife and keep your plot sustainable.
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Want to learn more?
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Green Your Neighbourhood is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players