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A family surrounded by vegetable plants. A woman with white skinm, long fair hair and a green shirt is holding a basket full of vegetables. Her daughter, a young girl with white skin and fair in yellow dungarees holds a bunch of tomatoes. Her son, with white skin and fair hair hidden benath a straw hat, watches on

Family picking vegetables © iStock.com/Halfpoint

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It starts with a spark of inspiration - check out some of the stories shared by people around the UK here.

Add in a little knowledge. Start with our blog, all about planning your garden or growing space, here. We also have lots of practical advice on The Wildlife Trusts' website.

Think you don't have the space? Download our free guide to gardening in small spaces here. You could also connect (or start!) a community gardening group in your area. Our Community Hub is packed with advice about starting and running groups. 

Every year, the RHS and The Wildlife Trusts run a campaign called Wild About Gardens which has lots of great advice and information.

A group of people outside, standing up, by some shipping containers

Copyright Rachel Hardy/Yorkshire Wildlife Trust 2023

There are plenty of fantastic communities out there, connecting up to grow food and help nature at the same time. Why not have a look to see if there's one near you? Or you could even have a go at setting up one yourself! Incredible Edible and The Wildlife Trusts' Nextdoor Nature can provide support and advice to help you get started. And why not find your local Women's Institute and discover what support they can offer? Garden Organic have groups and events all over the UK - find out more here.

We've gathered together some more information to help you get started.

To make a difference straight away, in a small space, how about creating a container garden? Find out how here.

It's important to avoid using peat - and watch out for hidden peat in plants that you buy! Learn about how to go peat-free here, with some handy tips on making your own compost too.

Water is a valuable resource but it's easy to save water with these handy tips.

Not sure what to grow? We've got you covered here!

Make your garden a paradise for wildlife as well as people - tips and tricks here.

Do you want to reduce or give up using potentially harmful chemicals? We can help!