This is largely off topic, but I would welcome any suggestions. I am
interested in a group that deals with growing of food, be it vegetables
or fruit, for family consumption. Please direct me to a more suitable
group if you know of one. UK based preferably.

You've found it.

Thats right.Try http://www.tmac.clara.co.uk/urgring/urgfaqs.htm also a site I like is http://www.pfaf.org/leaflets/altleaves.php