About Me - The Allotment Edit

Welcome to The Allotment Edit. I’m here to show you that a slower, more intentional life doesn’t require a trust fund—just a bit of planning, curiosity, and willingness to get your hands dirty.

Who I Am

I’m a mother of 2 little girls, based in Somerset, and I believe the best things in life grow at their own pace. Whether it’s vegetables in an allotment, skills in your children, or a sense of calm in an otherwise chaotic world, there’s something deeply satisfying about nurturing what matters.

This blog is a love letter to quiet luxury—the kind that comes from homegrown tomatoes, afternoon gardening sessions with your kids, and meals made from things you’ve actually grown yourself. It’s about creating a lifestyle that feels aspirational but achievable, beautiful but realistic.

What You’ll Find Here

I write about growing food with your family, transforming an allotment or garden into a space where kids actually want to be, cooking seasonally with what you’ve harvested, and building a slower, more intentional lifestyle without the guilt or the Instagram perfection.

You’ll find practical guides, honest reviews, seasonal inspiration, and real stories about what works (and what doesn’t) when you’re trying to do all this while juggling actual life.

Why I Started This

I got tired of gardening advice that assumes you either have endless time or endless money. I got frustrated with parenting content that made simple activities sound impossibly complicated. And I realized there are plenty of us out there who want quality, intention, and beauty in our lives—we just need it to be accessible and real.

So I started documenting our family’s journey: the allotment experiments, the seasonal cooking, the school holidays spent outside instead of in front of screens, and yes, the failures too. Because that’s where the good stuff actually happens.

What This Space Is

A practical, honest guide to growing your own food, raising curious children, and building a more intentional life—without pretension or perfection. Think of it as the friend who gets it: you want beauty and quality, but you also want it to be achievable on a real budget and real timeline.

Let’s Connect

I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a message, share your own gardening stories, or tell me what you’d like to see more of. You can find me on Instagram @TheAllotmentEdit or sign up for my newsletter below to get seasonal guides and new posts straight to your inbox.

Here’s to growing well—whatever that means for you.

I’m not a professional horticulturist or nutritionist—I’m a parent and gardener learning as I go, sharing what’s worked for our family. Always consult expert advice for specific health or gardening concerns.