7 Tips For Growing Food In Small Places As summer approaches, many of us look forward to the unmistakable taste of fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruit, especially those that come from our own soil. For those of you who would like togrow food but have...
Join in the Big Dig - it's all about getting people involved in their local community garden. Volunteer for a day of good work and good food to help local gardens get ready for the growing season. Browse the city maps to find a garden near...
Cookie & Kate is an online blog celebrating wholefoods and providing fresh, vegetarian recipes. As we move out of hibernation and into Spring here just three welcome meal ideas: Lemony Roasted Asparagus Colourful Beet Salad with Carrot, Quinoa & Spinach Broccoli, Cheddar & Quinoa Gratin You'll find many more at...
This article courtesy of Barbara Pleasant writing for Grow Veg can answer many a growing seeds question covering advice concerning common problems and how to avoid them. Last night I dug through the recycling bin to find empty cans I could use to raise my little...
.... with ‘Preparing the Ground’ Tips and Advice Sunday 13 March 2.30-5pm Leytonstone Library, 6 Church Lane, Leytonstone E11 1HG This event was for novice and experienced growers. There were information sessions with tips about getting your growing spaces ready for planting summer crops AND a question and...
Saturday 12 March, 1-3pm Pocket Park Opening, Ive Farm Close, Leyton E10 5HQ The latest Community Food Growing Garden in the borough was opened on Saturday, 12th March. Attendees took part in a seed sowing workshop: sowed chillies & tomatoes to grow on at home – seeds, compost...
Look out for local food growing experts at a venue near you! This was a great opportunity to get one-to-one advice about your own food growing ideas for 2016; to pick up your Cultivate Grow Your Own Starter Pack, and information about food growing projects in...
Forming a Food Partnership Held on Wednesday 9 March, 4.30-7pm, Leytonstone Library, 6 Church Lane, E11 1HG. For community groups, food growers, allotment holders, farmers, food businesses, suppliers of locally grown or sourced foods, Public Health officers, teachers and anyone interested in food issues. We believe Waltham Forest’s Local...
It all started in 2012, south of the river, when Brixton-based food growing group City Farmers hit on the idea of growing the hops for, and brewing, a community beer. Caroline Holtum, a local resident launched and lead the hugely successful Walthamstow Beer community project...
To celebrate the growing season Waltham Forest Council are organising free compost to refresh your growing plots. Bring a shovel and bags to help yourself. Compost piles are springing up at these locations around the borough throughout the Cultivate Festival: 5-13 March: Large car park,...