Beginner’s guide to gardening without a garden

Whether it’s a patio, a window box, a windowsill or your front doorstep, even tiny spaces have the potential to bring you gardening joy

What type of gardener are you?

If you have plants, you are a gardener. Discover gardening for all

Houseplants

Find your houseplant heaven

Container gardening

Add instant colour and greenery to patios, balconies and gardens by planting up containers

Gardening in small spaces

Gardening on a roof or balcony is the ideal way to create your own mini horticultural haven

Gardening on a budget

Inspiration and ideas that won’t break the bank

Gardening for the environment

Find out what you can do to help tackle climate change, right on your doorstep

How to garden when you rent

Don’t let renting rather than owning your home be a barrier to gardening

Top RHS books for gardening without a garden

Choose from a selection of RHS books to help you on your gardening journey

Get involved in your community

Help us make the UK a greener and more beautiful place

Study and learn

Find the right learning experience for you

Handy tools and information

RHS Urban Show

See all the best bits from the 2024 Show at Depot Mayfield, Manchester

Celebrate your own oasis with an immersive gardening experience.

Find out more

Get involved

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.