community growing

2012 saw the prototype stage of this exciting project growing crops for sale in polytunnels. In 2013 I’m looking to increase the scale and start a social enterprise. The volunteers and I won  Capital Growth’s Enterprise award in its Olympic year Grow for Gold competition. Activities: Training in horticulture skills and employability Social enterprise selling leaves …

I’ve been working with on compost collection/distribution for community gardens and residents. Victor, the Parks officer at Clapham Common, built these magnificent beds, a perfect opportunity to kickstart growing on the Common and explore the discussion around resilience crops. I’ve led Incredible Edible Lambeth training and work with volunteers at the site. This is pro …

I’m really honoured and thrilled and excited to be co-chair of this amazing group developing a food strategy for Lambeth. The other co-chairs are the brilliantly creative and dynamic Ann Bodkin of the Onion Shed, and Mak Gilchrist of the Edible Bus Stop. There are many other individuals and over 130 groups from Lambeth’s food …