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Welcome to the No Dig Growing Experts

Shepton Mallet

Charles Dowding

Bath

Ed Morrison

Ringwood, Dorset

Kate

Ringwood

Mitch

Growing Expert

Charles Dowding

Charles started experimenting with no dig back in 1982. He had an innate sense that it was the right thing to do. The results he achieved from the initial trials gave me encouragement to keep going. He was continually finding that no dig is great for producing wonderful harvests of healthy food. It’s good for the ecosystem and, it’s great for our health too.

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Storing produce
Teaching others!

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Your gardening journey, reimagined. The Roots App is your ultimate companion, designed to bring ease, inspiration, and connection to every step of your growing experience. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, the Roots App empowers you to make the most of your patch with tools, tips, and community engagement—all in one place.

Lesson Examples

The No Dig Growing Experts have created a series of lessons to help you learn how to grow your own food. These lessons are designed to be fun and easy to follow, and they cover a wide range of topics, from choosing the right seeds to harvesting your crops.

Lessons By

Charles Dowding

Harvesting - Multi Sown Beetroot

In this lesson, Charles Dowding's Beetroots were sown in the middle of March.

Seed Saving and Types - Beans for Seed

Charles explains how to save your beans to grow again next year or for storing to eat in stews or soups.

Watering Essentials - When To Water

Charles explains how to choose the right time to water and how to water your plants.

Lessons By

Ed Morrison

Introduction to Sowing Seeds with Ed

Welcome to Seed Sowing 101, an introduction to just how easy it is to start sowing at home!

No Dig Knowledge - Composting 101

Process your own food waste, a circular system, making nutrients for your allotment.

Weeding - Weeding and General Maintenance

Weeding doesn't need to be overwhelming & you'll find that using No-Dig techniques will suppress weeds naturally.

Lessons By

Kate

Clearing for Minimal Soil Disturbance

Using the No Dig Method, we clear our crops with minimal soil disturbance.

Flowers - Calendula

Kate explains how best to harvest your beautiful calendula flowers.

Lessons By

Mitch

Natural Plant Fertilisers - Roots Milled Seaweed

Our Roots Seaweed Fertiliser has been ethically sourced and produced in Northern Ireland.

Introduction to Common Edible Herbs

As a rare seed expert, Mitch shares his wisdom about the history of some interesting herbs in this lesson

Flowers - Sunflowers

Mitch explains why he loves these fiery flowers and gives advice for however you'd like to harvest them.

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Why Roots Allotments?

Everything You Need to Grow your own

From seeds to tools, plants to events, and expert-guided online resources—we’ve thought of everything to help you grow with confidence. Your gardening journey starts here.

A Community That Feels Like Home

Connect with like-minded individuals in your area who share your passion for growing. Together, you’ll create something bigger—a movement that strengthens local connections and celebrates sustainable living.

Support Biodiversity, Naturally

Collaborate with your community to nurture habitats for wildlife and create a thriving ecosystem. At Roots Allotments, every patch contributes to something greater.

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