Growing Hub
Growing
Resources, guides and inspiration for growing food — at school, at home or on an allotment.
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Starting a School Garden: Step-by-Step Guide
Everything you need to set up a thriving growing space at school.
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Window Box Growing for Beginners
Grow herbs, salad leaves and edible flowers in a window box at home.
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Allotment Starter Toolkit
What to grow, when to plant and how to maintain your first plot.
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Understanding Soil & Compost
Soil types, composting and improving growing conditions.
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What to Grow in Spring
A seasonal planting calendar covering sowing, planting and harvest.
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Growing for Wellbeing
Growing as a tool for mental health and wellbeing.
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Growing Fruit at Home
Practical guidance for growing fruit in any home setting.
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Seed Saving & Swapping
Save, store and share seeds as a sustainability activity.
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