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Homegrown fruit and veg makes for healthier diet and less waste, study suggests

People who grow their own fruit and vegetables eat more than their five-a-day and waste much less than households that only buy, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Sheffield said improving access to growing will make people ...

21 Aug 2023 at 06:00

Lifestyle

Allotment beginners – what to do if your new plot looks like a shambles

You may be jumping for joy when, after being on a waiting list for an eternity, you’ve finally been allocated an allotment. As the new year begins, growing your own vegetables for the first time is an exciting prospect – unless the allotment you’ve ...

20 Dec 2022 at 09:30

National News

Weathering Winter: What to grow now on your vegetable patch this winter

Christmas may be nearing, but don’t think you can sit tight just because the nights have drawn in – there’s plenty you could be doing on the allotment or vegetable patch now to give yourself a head start for next year. Gardening expert, author and ...

06 Dec 2022 at 13:11

Lifestyle

Your winter allotment plan 2022: what to grow now on your vegetable patch

06 Dec 2022 at 11:00

Lifestyle

How to create a vertical allotment in a small space

Short of space but want to grow your own edibles? The answer may be to grow your own vertical allotment filled with salad leaves, herbs and tumbling tomatoes and strawberries. Planting your fruits, herbs and vegetables strategically can give ...

31 Oct 2022 at 10:30

Lifestyle

Should you plant trees in a vegetable plot?

While many gardeners have some trees, few would think of planting them alongside their vegetable crops, believing the trees will take the lion’s share of moisture and nutrients from the soil. However, expert growers Andy Dibben and Ben ...

20 Jan 2025 at 07:30

Lifestyle

How to make your allotment look pretty

Allotments bring rich harvests of fruit and veg but so often end up functional rather than beautiful to look at. But it doesn’t have to be that way if you use ornamental edibles and pretty, scented herbs to enhance your plot, says ...

28 Apr 2025 at 07:30

Lifestyle

How to get the feel-good factor from an allotment

Having an allotment isn’t just about growing fruit and veg; it’s about physical and mental wellbeing and social connection. So say experts, as this year’s National Allotments Week, an annual awareness event organised by the ...

28 Jul 2025 at 07:30

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