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Join 1,000+ other Roots Growers!
Join 1,000+ other growers!
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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Secure your patch
Growing With:
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
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
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
Fully Refundable
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
Fully Refundable
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
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
No 10+ Year Waiting List
No need to wait on council waiting lists, just pay your joining fee and get growing.
No Dig, No Chemicals
Our site ethos is simple: no dig & chemical free. Meaning better quality soil & better quality produce.
Events & Workshops
Learn everything you need to grow your own at our workshops. We also throw long table dinners and more.
All Tools Included
No need to buy a shed and expensive tools, just use ours. It’s fully stocked with all you need.
Seeds & Plug Plants
We provide you with over 30+ organic seed packets per year with a unique ensemble of fruit and veg.
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.
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
Yearly Compost Spread
A layer of compost to your allotment once a year makes sure the microorganisms in your soil stay happy aiding the growth of your plants.
Watering Service
Keep your plants hydrated and happy through the drier warmer seasons whether you're there or not.
Edging Service
It’s a really important technique that stops grass and or weeds encroaching on your patch, if you don’t have time to do it this is something we would be happy to do for you!
On Demand Weeding
Give them an inch and they’ll take a mile. We’re here to help keep your patches weeds at bay. Whenever you need it!
Manure Top Up
Your Patch Manager will scatter 1 inch of manure across your patch which is a fantastic way to help boost organic matter content of your patch and also introduce beneficial microbial life to your soil.
Equipment
Organic Seaweed Feed
This natural fertiliser provides your plants with everything they need to succeed! It's an organic steroid for plants that contains over 60 trace elements to support good growth!
Planting Out Label
These are fantastic wooden stakes, great for marking up your plants when they're planted in your patch!
Hazel Bean Poles
Harvested locally close to each site from sustainable hazel coppice. These poles are the perfect height to make wigwams for your climbing beans to grow up.
Anti Slug Wool
Wool is a fantastic by-product that isn't just great to deter slugs, it also keeps your plants warmer and is great for retaining water in the soil as well.
Static Wire Composter
You'll be able to capture more carbon by recycling non-cooked food waste and cardboard, instead of sending it to recycling, your waste will benefit you.
Services
Yearly Compost Spread
A layer of compost to your allotment once a year makes sure the microorganisms in your soil stay happy aiding the growth of your plants.
Watering Service
Keep your plants hydrated and happy through the drier warmer seasons whether you're there or not.
Edging Service
Decomposing leaves, bark and wood chip help your patch retain moisture as well as keeping plant roots protected.
On Demand Weeding
Give them an inch and they’ll take a mile. We’re here to help keep your patches weeds at bay. Whenever you need it!
Produce Picking
If you are simply too busy to get to your patch to get your freshly made produce, let us know and we can pick it and pack it ready for you to swing by and grab it.
Equipment
Organic Seaweed Feed
Natural fertiliser provides your plants with everything they need to succeed! It's an organic steroid for plants that contains over 60 trace elements to support good growth!
Wooden Naming Tags
Great alternative to plastic tags which have issues of polluting local environments.
8 Foot Bean Poles
Harvested locally close to each site from sustainable hazel coppice. These poles are the perfect height to make wigwams for your climbing beans to grow up.
Anti Slug Wool
Wool is a fantastic by-product that isn't just great to deter slugs, it also keeps your plants warmer and is great for retaining water in the soil as well.
Static Wire Composter
You'll be able to capture more carbon by recycling non-cooked food waste and cardboard, instead of sending it to recycling, your waste will benefit you.
Events / Workshops
Pricking Out & Seedling Succession Workshop
Once you've learnt how to sow your seeds, you can return back to the site after a couple of weeks and learn how to prick them out! This is a fiddly technique but once you've got it, it's a skill for life!
Composting Workshop
During this session you will learn the basics on how to set up and maintain an area on your patch dedicated to processing your plant matter and raw kitchen scraps!
Organic Fertiliser Workshop
As a chemical free allotment site, we want to show you how you can feed and support your plants health better with natural ingredients. This organic fertiliser workshop is a session on foraged goods and how to make them into fuel for your plants!
Seed Sowing Workshop
Your Patch Manager, will walk you through how to sow your seeds into module trays and other containers which could be upcycled or reusable items!
Yoga & Soundbaths
With such a stunning space it would be a shame to not offer other wellbeing activities like yoga and soundbaths. Being able to practice and relax under the tipi is a magical thing before or after tending to your patch!
Wildlife Id'ing
Allotments are a fantastic place to learn about new insects, birds and other creatures as the patches and surrounding areas create such a perfect environment for them live and thrive!
Foraging
Learn more about the herbs and plants around the allotment, the medicinal properties as well as ones you can eat!
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Have More Control Over Your Food Supply & Improve Your Health, Community & Planet
Physical Health
The NHS recommends gardening to improve your physical health.
Community
We invite schools, CICs and charities to learn about growing their own.
Better Soil
Regenerating the soil through creating No Dig Allotments.
Mental Health
93% of our members say they have felt a well-being boost.
New Friends
65% of our members made new friends while growing.
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.
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.
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!
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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Roots vs. Traditional Council Allotments
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
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
FAQs
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes we offer discounts to people on Income Assistance, Disability Allowances and Council Assistance, or Students, NHS and Service Personnel. If you qualify for this, please email info@rootsallotments.com to get your custom discount code. Please note, we do not offer any discounts on the Micro plot. Only the Starter, Couples or Group plots.
Can I visit the site before I sign up?
Yes you are more than welcome to come and have a look around, we recommend coming down on a Saturday when our Patch Manager. Our patches are open 7 days a week and open and close around sunlight hours.
When can I get down to your patch?
We will be building your patch over the next few months, you will then be invited to book your welcome slot and be able to grow from there!
Is there a waiting list?
Yes. There is currently a waiting list for this allotment site as we have sold out of all existing patches.
However, we have more patches coming online soon, so please sign up to our FREE waiting list & you will be contacted when patches become available.
Expected wait time is currently 2-6 weeks.
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