Growing your own fruit and veg is a simple way to eat fresher, save money, and reduce your carbon footprint. Whether you’ve got a windowsill, garden, or allotment, growing your own can make a real difference. It’s a hands-on way to learn about food, waste less, and enjoy what you’ve grown.
Why grow your own food?
- Fresher taste – nothing beats just-picked produce
- Save money – reduce grocery bills over time
- Lower your footprint – cut down on packaging and transport emissions
- Learn by doing – gain practical skills and food knowledge
- Reduce waste – harvest only what you need
- Boost wellbeing – gardening supports mental and physical health
- Build community – share surplus and swap tips with neighbours
- Support biodiversity – create habitats for pollinators and wildlife
Allotments
An allotment is a plot of land made available for individual, non-commercial gardening and growing food plants. An allotment is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and join a community of like minded individuals. RCT Council has over 70 allotment sites across the county. For more information and to register yourself on the waiting list for a lot visit RCT Council Allotments.
Community Gardens
Many community organisations across Rhondda Cynon Taf offer a shared space where people can come together to grown food, build connections and care for the enviroment. Community gardens can offer support with learning new skills and provide a way for you to get growing even while on a waiting list for an allotment. For more information about getting involved with a community garden in your area please visit the Interlink RCT webpage Connect RCT.
Community Asset Transfers
In RCT the management of Council buildings and/or land can be transferred to a “not for personal profit” community organisation, social enterprise or Town and Community Council. A range of agreements may be available (determined on a case by case basis) which could include:
- Management Agreement
- Tenancy At Will
- Licence
- Short Term Lease
- Long Term Lease (RCT Councils default option)
Find out more by visiting Council Asset Transfer.