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Start Growing With Us In 2025 in Chelmsford!

Roots has launched an allotment community in your area. Skip the long council waiting lists and secure one of the limited plots available today. Start cultivating your own fresh produce and enjoy the benefits of growing with Roots!

INCLUDED: Tools, seeds, plug plants & courses

Yoga, Sound Baths, Growing Workshops & More

Learn to grow your own organic produce

Improve your mental & physical wellbeing

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Growing With:

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No Dig

Improved Soil Health

Chemical Free Food

Friendly Community

No Dig

Improved Soil Health

Chemical Free Food

Friendly Community

Welcome to Galleywood, Chelsmford

How To Get There:

Roots Allotments at Galleywood in Chelmsford is conveniently accessible by car, bicycle, or public transport. We’ve provided detailed travel times for each mode below to make your journey as easy as possible.

9 min drive from Chelmsford City Centre

5 mins from Local Bus Stop

5 mins drive from Coulsdon

40 mins from Clapham

My happy place

My happy place I absolutely love my allotment plot at Sugar loaf lane........it's a great place, lots of community spirit and everyone so very helpful and friendly.The kids love it..... It's good for everyone in the family to get involved............ Plant and watch them grow....... 😉

Sheridon Williams

Roots Member Since 2022

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About The Site

Roots Allotments at Galleywood in Chelmsford is your spot to grow, learn, and relax in a truly unique setting. We teach you everything step-by-step—from planting your first seeds to nurturing a full garden. Our team offers hands-on workshops and seasonal advice, so whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned gardener, you’ll have all the support you need. Plus, we include yoga sessions under our famous tipis, giving you a chance to unwind and connect with nature in a peaceful setting. Galleywood is more than just a place to grow; it’s a vibrant community where you can meet new friends, embrace a sustainable lifestyle, and cultivate a healthier future.

Membership Includes

25+ Seed Packs

15+ Plug Plants

Community Tools

28+ Workshops 

Communal Tipi

Yoga Every other week in summer

Speak To The Team On:

‭07394 663409‬

Very Limited Patches Remain

Pay £1 Today

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Fully Refundable

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Secure Payment

FREE Add Ons (worth £100)

About The Site

Roots Allotments at Galleywood in Chelmsford is your spot to grow, learn, and relax in a truly unique setting. We teach you everything step-by-step—from planting your first seeds to nurturing a full garden. Our team offers hands-on workshops and seasonal advice, so whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned gardener, you’ll have all the support you need. Plus, we include yoga sessions under our famous tipis, giving you a chance to unwind and connect with nature in a peaceful setting. Galleywood is more than just a place to grow; it’s a vibrant community where you can meet new friends, embrace a sustainable lifestyle, and cultivate a healthier future.

Site Utilities

25+ Seed Packs

15+ Plug Plants

Community Tools

28+ Workshops

Communal Tipi

Yoga Every other week in summer

Speak To The Team On:

‭07394 663409‬

Early Bird Offer: Free Trowel & Tote Bag on Sign Up

Early Bird Offer:

Free Trowel & Tote Bag

Reserve Patch

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Fully Refundable

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Secure Payment

FREE Add Ons (worth £100)

How To Get There:

Roots Allotments at Leigh Woods Meadows near Bristol is easily accessible by car, bicycle, or public transport. Detailed travel times for each mode of transport are provided below.

5 mins from Local Bus Stop

15 min drive from Bristol

25 min cycle from Bristol

45 mins walk from Clifton

How To Get There:

Roots Allotments at Leigh Woods Meadows near Bristol is easily accessible by car, bicycle, or public transport. Detailed travel times for each mode of transport are provided below.

5 mins from Local Bus Stop

15 min drive from Bristol

25 min cycle from Bristol

45 mins walk from Clifton

My happy place

My happy place I absolutely love my allotment plot at Sugar loaf lane........it's a great place, lots of community spirit and everyone so very helpful and friendly.The kids love it..... It's good for everyone in the family to get involved............ Plant and watch them grow....... 😉

Sheridon Williams

Roots Member Since 2022

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No Dig

Improved Soil Health

Chemical Free Food

Friendly Community

No Dig

Improved Soil Health

Chemical Free Food

Friendly Community

What's Included In Your Membership...

Everything that you need to get started with growing your very own No Dig Allotment

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No 10+ Year Waiting List

No need to wait on council waiting lists, just pay your joining fee and get growing.

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No Dig, No Chemicals

Our site ethos is simple: no dig & chemical free. Meaning better quality soil & better quality produce.

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Events & Workshops

Learn everything you need to grow your own at our workshops. We also throw long table dinners and more.

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All Tools Included

No need to buy a shed and expensive tools, just use ours. It’s fully stocked with all you need.

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Seeds & Plug Plants

We provide you with over 30+ organic seed packets per year with a unique ensemble of fruit and veg.

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A Real Community

We are creating real life growing communities, built around helping one another.

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How Big Is Your Patch?

At Roots, we cater to all types of growers, from beginners to experts, and individuals to large families. We offer four distinct plot options to suit your needs. Below, you'll find detailed information about each of our patch memberships.

Mini

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Starter

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Couples

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Group

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Secure your spot by paying a deposit today. Once done, you'll be able to choose your plot size, and you won't start paying your subscription until you complete your welcome session.


Discover the perfect plot for you and start your gardening journey with Roots!

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Meet Your Patch Manager: Lewis

Lewis has been passionately growing his own food for many years, bringing a wealth of hands-on experience and dedication to his role. His journey has fostered a deep understanding of sustainable gardening, particularly in composting and nurturing healthy plants. Lewis’s enthusiasm for growing is infectious, inspiring everyone he works with to connect more deeply with nature. We are absolutely thrilled to have him on board as the Patch Manager in Chelmsford, where his expertise and vibrant energy will support and enrich the local community. His dedication promises to cultivate growth and help all our members thrive in their gardening journeys.

Extra Services Your Patch Manager Provides...

Your Patch Manager is dedicated to ensuring your growing journey is a fruitful one. We understand that life can get busy, and you might need a helping hand with your plot from time to time.


That's why our Patch Managers offer a range of additional services and products, available whenever you need them. Simply book through the members area and get the support you need to keep your plot thriving.

Services

Equipment

Services

Equipment

Events / Workshops

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Have More Control Over Your Food Supply & Improve Your Health, Community & Planet

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Physical Health

The NHS recommends gardening to improve your physical health.

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Community

We invite schools, CICs and charities to learn about growing their own.

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Better Soil

Regenerating the soil through creating No Dig Allotments.

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Mental Health

93% of our members say they have felt a well-being boost.

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New Friends

65% of our members made new friends while growing.

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Chemical Free

Feel confident that the produce you grow is safe to eat & nature friendly!

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Our Events

We offer lots of events within your membership fee, see just a few of the events below 💚

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Learn From The Best...

Meet the growing experts who you'll learn from for free in our members learning area.

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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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KATE FORRESTER

Kate loves all the elements of seed propagation and planting out - it’s so exciting. She loves harvesting the goods, and has a huge weakness for all herbs is excited to start growing more flowers in the mix amongst the veg this year!

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MITCH MCCULLOCH

Mitch is on a mission to unearth the worlds tastiest and rarest edible plants. As a former chef with decades of service to the stove, he believes gardening is a thrilling and active way to stay alive. Few things are more rewarding than tending to a plant from seed to harvest and being in the garden fills him with a full sense of satisfaction and allows him to enter into a magical and spiritual place where he can truly experience the best of who he is.

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Raving Reviews from Rootians

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Roots vs. Traditional Council Allotments

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Roots Allotments

Start growing straight away

No dig method & no pesticides allowed

Free training from renown experts

Tools, seeds & plug plants included for FREE

Thriving & supportive community with regular events held on-site

VS

Overgrown and cluttered garden plot with scattered gardening equipment and supplies.

Council Allotments

10+ year waiting list

Poor quality soil health & pesticides used

Left to work it out yourself

Have to purchase everything yourself

Often no sense of community

Roots Allotments

Start growing straight away

No dig method & no pesticides allowed

Free training from renown experts

Tools, seeds & plug plants included for FREE

Thriving & supportive community with regular events held on-site

Council Allotments

10+ year waiting list

Poor quality soil health & pesticides used

Left to work it out yourself

Have to purchase everything yourself

Often no sense of community

Pay £1 Today

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