Practical guides for productive allotments and kitchen gardens—planning, rotation, tools and seasonal tasks.
Seed Starting for Beginners: From Windowsill to Plot
How to start seeds successfully on a windowsill, in a propagator, or in a greenhouse – with timelines for UK/US/AU/NZ.
Year‑Round Polytunnel and Greenhouse Growing Plan
A practical month‑by‑month plan for keeping a small polytunnel or greenhouse productive all year in UK/US/AU/NZ climates.
Fast Composting: Hot vs Cold Methods Explained
How to make compost fast using hot methods, or reliably using low‑maintenance cold composting. Troubleshooting for all climates.
Winter Vegetables: Planting, Protection and Harvests
Cold‑season veg that thrive in winter, plus simple protection tricks for reliable harvests in UK/US/AU/NZ.
Drought‑Smart Watering and Mulching for Allotments
How to water less, grow more, and keep soil alive during dry spells in any climate using smart mulching and timing techniques.
Slug and Snail Control: Pet-Safe Organic Methods
Reliable, pet-safe organic ways to stop slugs and snails in allotments and kitchen gardens without harming wildlife.
Companion Planting That Actually Works
Evidence-backed companion planting combinations that reliably boost yields, reduce pests, and simplify allotment growing.
Succession Planting Calendar for Kitchen Gardens
Month‑by‑month sowing and re‑sowing plan so your beds never sit empty—UK/US/AU/NZ notes included.
No‑Dig Allotment Setup: Raised Beds That Last
Build durable no‑dig raised beds, fill them correctly and start growing with less weeding and more harvest.
Allotment Crop Rotation Made Simple (Year 1–4 Plan)
A clear 4-year crop rotation you can actually follow on a small plot—plus shortcuts if space is tight.