Our approach
Grow more food in the space you've got
You don't need a traditional garden to make growing your own food part of everyday life. A balcony, patio or collection of containers can offer more possibilities than you might imagine.
No Garden Required helps you make the most of that space, with practical advice and free tools for growing food in small UK spaces.
Last reviewed 17 September 2026
Why No Garden Required exists
I started No Garden Required because I believe small-space growing deserves to be taken seriously — and that a well-planned collection of containers can produce a worthwhile amount of food.
There's something satisfying about picking ingredients you've grown yourself. Beans for dinner, fresh herbs from the windowsill or salad leaves you can harvest again and again.
With thoughtful planning, those small harvests can become a regular part of how you eat.
Whether you rent your home, have a paved courtyard or want to make better use of a small patio, No Garden Required is here to help you get started and build on what works.
A little planning opens up possibilities
Working out how everything fits together is part of the pleasure of growing.
Where should the pots go? Which crops deserve the sunniest spot? What can you plant when the first crop finishes?
Choosing suitable crops, arranging containers well and planning through the seasons can make a difference to what you harvest — and how easily you can look after it.
Thoughtful planting design brings those decisions together, helping you create a productive space that suits your home, the food you enjoy and the time you have.
You can begin with one container and build from there.
Practical help along the way
The articles cover choosing crops, caring for your plants and getting the most from your harvests, alongside everyday questions about watering, compost, feeding and pests.
The free tools help you discover what suits your space, work out when to sow and explore companion planting.
Whether you're planting your first windowsill herbs or making an established patio more productive, you'll find help here.
The approach behind the advice
No Garden Required is an independent growing project focused on containers and small UK spaces.
I draw on practical growing experience and reliable horticultural sources, with attention to the conditions that shape your results. Every space and season is different; understanding yours is part of becoming a more confident grower.
Questions, suggestions and stories from your own growing are welcome. You can get in touch here.
Start with your space
A sunny patio, a sheltered balcony or a bright windowsill — what could yours produce?
Or explore the articles for help with your next step.