Allotment & Kitchen Gardening

How to start seeds successfully on a windowsill, in a propagator, or in a greenhouse – with timelines for UK/US/AU/NZ.

A practical month‑by‑month plan for keeping a small polytunnel or greenhouse productive all year in UK/US/AU/NZ climates.

How to make compost fast using hot methods, or reliably using low‑maintenance cold composting. Troubleshooting for all climates.

Cold‑season veg that thrive in winter, plus simple protection tricks for reliable harvests in UK/US/AU/NZ.

How to water less, grow more, and keep soil alive during dry spells in any climate using smart mulching and timing techniques.

Reliable, pet-safe organic ways to stop slugs and snails in allotments and kitchen gardens without harming wildlife.

Evidence-backed companion planting combinations that reliably boost yields, reduce pests, and simplify allotment growing.

Month‑by‑month sowing and re‑sowing plan so your beds never sit empty—UK/US/AU/NZ notes included.

Build durable no‑dig raised beds, fill them correctly and start growing with less weeding and more harvest.

A clear 4-year crop rotation you can actually follow on a small plot—plus shortcuts if space is tight.