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Growing your own plants, fruit and vegetables can be extremely satisfying, and delicious too! Join the Virtual Village Hall’s gardening experts for top tips, advice and support for successful growing and gardening.

Some gardening activities involve using sharp tools or equipment. Please take care to ensure that your health and safety are a priority when taking part in these sessions.

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landscape photo of rachel moore wearing a hat in front of her allotment on a bright sunny day

What to sow now for next year's crops

The Allotment Diaries Episode 3

moss ball planters made by Seeds for Growth

How to make moss ball planters

with Seed for Growth

landscape photo of rachel moore wearing a hat in front of her allotment on a bright sunny day

Growing your own produce

The Allotment Diaries Episode 2

a close up of a bunch of dried seed pods

Save seeds for next year

The Allotment Diaries Episode 1

Homegrown sweet peas in a glass jar

Sow your sweet pea seeds

a person wearing a light blue summer dress standing barefoot in the garden holding a polka dot wicker bag filled with yellow flowers

Matchbook seed holder

Hand made seed paper labelled Basil made by Rachel Moore

Seed Paper

a person wearing a blue shirt and colourful gardening gloves holding a plant in a pot

Gardening Q&A

An ariel shot of a kokedama plant made by Rachel Moore

Kokedama

a black and white handprinted seed packet made by Rachel Moore with yellow flowers resting next to it

Hand printed seed packets

a close up of planted fresh herbs

Plant a mini herb garden

a close up of a green succulent plant on a white background

Houseplants for Free

Indoor Allotment Regan Hirst Image

Dementia-friendly Indoor Allotment

Part of Dementia Action Week 2024

A close up of red geraniums

Overwintering Geraniums

A close up of some purple spouting micro salad leaves

Micro Veg