Re-blogged from Organiclea We were very pleased to take part in a film series called Food Rebels which screened on the Community Channel. Funded by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and produced by the Media Trust, the six episodes highlight food projects which are shaking up the system, from new ways of growing and sourcing food to…
Community gardens are everywhere in London- spaces in the city where people learn new skills, meet friends, complete trainings and qualifications, and enjoy wildlife and plants in an ever-expanding built-up urban environment. Their popularity shows the potential and need for food systems in the city that work with people and nature to produce fresh, nutritious…
CFGN recently went to meet Keats Community Organics in Welling, South London. Jack, Christina and Ed who set up Keats had been involved in ‘Food from the Sky’ where CFGN had held our Spring gathering in 2013.
As Keats was established in April last year we wanted to find out how the new garden was coming on and see if there were ways a network of growers could support the project’s next steps.
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Living Under One Sun Community Allotment is a community space in the Heart of Tottenham.
Our core goal is to bring nature closer to the Community. We do this by hosting regular volunteering sessions and training.
At the community allotment we, grow organic fruit and vegetables, keep Bees and grow a range of medicinal herbs and flowers.
We want to contribute to the local food economy and teach people about the value of organically grown sustainable food.
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