to help get you started

growing guides

Before sharing garden space, we recommend setting some clear boundaries and expectations between the parties. We have a basic sample agreement you can download to help.

Patch Match suggested agreement template

we recommend…

There are many people and organisations doing incredible work in the sustainable food world. We have highlighted a few key people and organisations below but please check out who we follow on instagram for more recommendations and shared content. Let’s build our community together.

  • Charles Dowding

    Gardener and author - insta

  • Monty Don

    Gardener, writer and broadcaster - insta

  • Hugh Fernley Whittingstall

    Presenter, chef, author and self-sufficiency advocate - insta

  • Tayshan Hayden-Smith

    Footballer, community leader, guerrilla garden activist, changemaker - insta

  • Henry Dimbleby

    Writer, government advisor and food activist - x

  • Capital Growth

    London's largest food growing network, supporting the community to grow food. website

  • Incredible Edibles

    Urban community gardening project - insta

  • UKHarvest

    Food redistribution and education charity, tackling food waste and eliminate hunger - insta

  • School Food Matters

    Charity to help teach children about food and improve access to healthy, sustainable food - insta

  • Humans Who Grow Food

    Stories of gardeners, farmers and communities across borders and cultures - insta