The Windowbox Allotment

Here you'll find links to all manner of useful tips that'll show you how to create and make the most of having a windowbox allotment. Just click on the icon depending on what you'd like extra information on..

What you can do to overcome the drawbacks of growing in windowboxes, how you can optimise conditions for your plants and how to deal with pests and diseases..

Think about the pros & cons of growing in windowboxes, what you need to think about in a container, how to make your own and how to make sure you're creating the best growing conditions for all your crops.

Mini-guides as to what veg, fruit and anything else will do well in a windowbox allotment. Why not try growing something unusual?

Ideas on how to make delicious meals, cordials and wines from your fruit, herbs and veg

Let me know what you think to the site and whether you've got any top tips of your own about growing fruit and veg. in containers.

Here you'll find handy external links to relevant suppliers, sources of information and anything else I can come up with! Let me know if there's anything else you think should be here.

Pictures of windowbox allotments from here and abroad. Do send me your pics if you have any yourself!

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