Growing food can help us to live out one of our most fundamental connections to the land around us, and enjoy delicious fruit, vegetables and salads fresh from the garden at a fraction of what it would cost to buy.
Not only that, but by growing our own food, we have a reason to enjoy the outdoors, breathe fresh air, get our hands in the soil and get back to nature.
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Some top tips from our expert gardeners on how to make the most of your garden this year:
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Latest 'growing your own' news
Food Glorious Food
This year we want to help children to grow their very own vegetables at home. We have launched a new website which shows you exactly what to do step by step. There’s even a virtual veggie patch where you can practice growing your own online!
As part of this campaign the National Trust will give away over 170 million free seeds, which is equal to up to four million pumpkins, 26 million bags of rocket leaves and 70 million lettuces!
A programme of special events around food will be running throughout the year at our properties, the aim is to inspire children and families into growing their own food.
1,000 new allotments created
1,000 new allotment plots will be created on Trust land by 2012 to give local communities the space to grow their own fruit and vegetables.
The initiative comes as demand for growing spaces is at an all time high - with more than 100,000 people currently on allotment waiting lists – as people look to spend more time with friends or family, exercising in the outdoor ‘gym’ and enjoying the fresh food they can produce.
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Other organisations that share our passion
A great new website that ‘matchmakes’ spare land with people who want to grow their own fruit and vegetables. Thousands of gardens, allotments and areas of land owned by individuals and organisations is being made available for cultivation all across the UK. Landshare also acts as a network of help and expertise on growing your own.
There’s nothing like fresh fruit and vegetables at their seasonal best. There’s something so good about eating food when it’s just been picked. It tastes better, it’s better value and it’s a better deal for the planet. Dig in and celebrate what’s fresh in fruit and veg.
Find out about the 10 easiest fruit and vegetables to grow, local and seasonal food events in your area as well as offers, recipes, competitions and events.
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