Growing Tips & Advice

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May 11, 2023

5 Non-Toxic Ways to Deter Slugs and Snails from Eating Your Vegetable Plants

As a gardener, one of the biggest challenges you face is protecting your vegetable plants from slugs and snails.

Mar 28, 2023

The Benefits of No-Dig Gardening & How to Get Started

Want to start a vegetable garden that won't break your back AND is better for your soil (and ultimately your plants).? Try the No-Dig method

Mar 9, 2023

Vegetable Gardening in March

AllotMe's guide to what you can get sowing or planting in your vegetable garden in March, no matter what the weather is doing!

Feb 9, 2023

The 10 best vegetable plants you can grow in the shade

Who says you need full sun to grow a bounty of veggies? Many of our favourite greens, like beetroot, radishes, and salad leaves, are...

Jan 26, 2023

February Growing Guide: What to sow in the coming month in your vegetable garden 🌱

February is an ideal time to start planning and sowing your vegetable, fruit, and herb plants, as the days are starting to get longer...

Jan 3, 2023

What to consider when starting your first vegetable plot

Starting a vegetable garden can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, providing you with fresh, nutritious produce and a sense of...

Dec 15, 2022

Building Soil Health in your Vegetable Garden

Soil is a critical component of any successful garden or allotment. It is the foundation upon which plants grow, providing them with...

Dec 11, 2022

The 10 best veg plants to grow in your first season with an AllotMe Plot

Growing your own fruits, vegetables and herbs is a rewarding experience that can provide you with fresh, healthy produce while also...

Dec 6, 2022

December: What veg you could be harvesting this month, and how.

As the winter season is upon us here in the UK, many people may be wondering which vegetables can still be harvested from their gardens.

Sep 5, 2022

Growing guide series: September

September vegetable growing guide. Check out our latest tips about what to do in your vegetable garden this month.

Aug 12, 2022

AllotMe's Heatwave Gardening Tips

With the UK facing one of the warmest summers on record, read more about how to tend to your vegetable plot in heatwave conditions.

Mar 29, 2022

The Most Nutritious Salad Leaves You Can Grow at Home this Year & How to Start

Starting on the journey to growing your own food may feel a little overwhelming when you start off, but we're here to help you: by...

Feb 28, 2022

How to multiply your plant using cuttings !

Would you like to add more plants to your indoor or outdoor collection? Silly question.. of course you would - and we’re going to teach...

Dec 10, 2021

What to do in your garden in December ❄️

All gardeners know that December is one of the quietest months in the calendar for growing, but that doesn't mean there's not plenty we...

Aug 17, 2021

Why that herb plant you buy at the supermarket always dies, and how to stop it !

Picture the scenario, you’re in the vegetable isle of the supermarket and you see a bag of picked basil next to a flourishing basil plant...

Feb 19, 2021

Common Plant Pests Found In Your Home & How To Deal With Them

Caring for plants in your home can be easy or hard depending on whether you define yourself as a Greenfinger or a ‘Plant Killer’. Whilst...