You don't need a large garden to grow your own food. Lots of different fruit and veg will flourish in the smallest pots. So if you have a patio, balcony, window box or just a window sill you can enjoy the fun of producing healthy cheap food.

The Royal Parks Allotment at St James's Park offers a wealth of inspiration for all the family. This year alongside the allotment and herb garden we'll show you how to grow potatoes, salads, and greens in containers, raised beds and confined spaces. Why not come inside and explore for yourself, completely free of charge? Our green-fingered experts will be on hand to provide friendly advice and tips for your garden. We hope you'll be a friend of the allotment and return again to observe the fascinating development during the season.

We conduct free schools sessions on the allotment site - if you would like your children to learn about healthy eating and caring for the environment, just ask their school to book a session with Chris Steel, Project Educator on
T: 0207 930 1793 or email Csteel@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk.

St James's Park allotment is open daily from 10am - 5pm until the end of October.

More details:

T: 020 7298 2006

Want to get involved? The Royal Parks are looking for volunteers to assist with various aspects of maintaining the site. Working alongside gardening experts and Royal Park apprentices you will not only play a role in maintaining one of the park's many community projects but will also gain experience in various gardening techniques. Call Andrew Nisbet on 0207 298 2055 to register your interest or for further information.