TWO ACRE AGROFORESTRY MARKET GARDEN for Bristol

Revive your soil microbiome in six simple steps. Discover microbe-friendly practices and how living compost boosts resilience, yield, and soil health.

Why does our living compost cost £12 for 5 litres when garden centre bags are so much cheaper? The answer is simple: our compost is alive. Made in Bristol from locally sourced food waste and woodchip, it’s packed with beneficial microbes, fungi, and nutrients that regenerate soil health and give your plants the best start. Every purchase also supports community composting, food education, and our two-acre food forest market garden.

Across the UK, food waste is one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time. Every year, millions of tonnes of edible scraps are...

Food waste isn’t rubbish, it’s a resource. In Bristol, every peel, crust, and leftover has the power to cut emissions and regenerate soil. This guide explains how food waste collection works, what you can (and can’t) put in your caddy, and why local composting is cleaner, smell-free, and better for the planet. Join Generation Soil’s collection and compost delivery service to be part of Bristol’s soil solution.

Discover the Generation Soil YouTube channel, where we document our journey in regenerative growing, composting food waste, and building a market garden in Bristol. From tutorials on bokashi and wormeries to behind-the-scenes updates on soil health, biodiversity, and community, our videos explore circular food systems in action. Join us to learn, grow, and be part of a movement regenerating soil, nature, and wellbeing.

Generation Soil CIC and Roots Allotments are creating a regenerative food forest market garden in Bristol. This community-powered project will use no-dig growing, living woodchip paths, and agroforestry to improve soil health, grow fresh local produce, and boost biodiversity. Volunteers are invited to help build beds, plant crops, and learn practical skills that support a thriving, regenerative local food system.

Join Generation Soil CIC in Bristol to learn, volunteer, and take action for a healthier planet. We run workshops, a market garden, and a food waste composting service that turns scraps into living soil. Get involved in local food system education, discover sustainable growing methods, and help build a circular economy that regenerates nature, supports community wellbeing, and creates a resilient future for Bristol.

Want to grow your own food with zero outdoor space, zero experience, and almost zero cost? Microgreens are your answer. These tiny, nutrient-packed shoots are quick to grow, full of flavour, and ready to harvest in just a week or two. Whether you're in a flat or a garden shed, you can grow something fresh and nourishing all year round. Ready to transform your windowsill into a mini farm? Here's how to get started…

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, it's important to understand the differences in compost quality, ingredients, and impact on soil health. In this blog, we'll break down the main types of compost available and explain why Generation Soil compost is one of the best sustainable options on the market today.

Generation Soil are on a mission to provide fresh and nutritious food, regenerate nature, and build resilient community by establishing a two-acre food forest market garden for Bristol. 

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Grow stronger plants, improve your soil, and reduce food waste with Generation Soil’s Bristol Compost Project. Our compost is rich in microbes, retains moisture, and supports healthy, chemical-free growing. Whether you’re gardening at home or running a community plot, we offer local compost delivery and also sell our living soil separately. Join us and help regenerate Bristol, one bucket of compost at a time, delivered to your door.

Learn how to unlock the full potential of Generation Soil’s Living Compost with three practical methods: priming seeds to boost germination, making simple compost extracts for liquid feeding, and applying compost directly to soil and planting holes. These techniques introduce beneficial microbes, improve plant resilience, and support long-term soil health—helping you grow nutrient-dense food while regenerating the earth beneath your feet.

Are you passionate about food system transformation? If so, you’re not alone and Generation Soil CIC would love to hear from you. We're building a movement rooted in community, regeneration, and nature-led solutions to address the environmental and social challenges of our current food system. Whether you're into soil health, climate action, or community wellbeing, there’s a place for you here.

By integrating trees, shrubs, and crops into farming systems, agroforestry mimics natural ecosystems, improving biodiversity.

By closing the loop on food waste through bokashi composting, we regenerate soil health.

The Dartington Forest Garden faces closure, raising urgent questions about land access for regenerative farming, soil health, and community food security in the UK.

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Roots Allotments to launch a new agroforestry market garden in Bristol

Unfortunately, urban soils often face challenges such as contamination, compaction, and loss of organic matter.