Food

Food Growing projects are fast becoming a great start for people to step into a more conscious and sustainable lifestyle. There are fantastic projects all over London, whether it’s making use of public space, front gardens, balconies or communal gardens…these projects really engage communities and bring people together.

The increase in unnecessary food miles, due to public consumption of more rare and unseasonal foods than ever, has meant that carbon emissions from the transportation of these goods is now one of the major factors affecting climate change. But if we pool together with neighbours and local residents, family and friends to grow our own food, the positive impact of eating locally will have a huge effect on the environment so spread the word!



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Food Growing Projects on Project Dirt

Capital Growth network - Hundreds of small-scale food growing spaces across London, click here to access the network page

Food Up Front - Food Up Front is a food growing network in South West London, that encourages and supports people to grow food in whatever space they have available

Street Reps for Food Up Front - Forum area for Street Reps volunteering for Food Up Front.

South London Garden Organic - Growing food and beautiful flowers without using non-renewable resources

Slade Area Gardening Enthusiasts (SAGE) - The Slade Area is in Tonbridge, a village within the town, with an active Residents' Association Group interested in all aspects of gardening

Brixton Food and Growing Group - This is a working group of Transition Town Brixton and is open to anyone in Brixton or the surrounding areas who is interested in growing food.

Terra Madre Kings Cross - A network of food communities, each committed to producing quality food in a responsible, sustainable way. St Saviours Community Garden - A plan to start urban food growing in the grounds of St Saviours Church, Brockley Rise

Clapham Roof Garden - A community of 6 flats which have a large roof terrace at the top of the property and are looking into planting our own vegtables and fruits.

Watford Community Garden - A food growing enterprise with training in horticultural practice and theory and community volunteering, with qualified FE lecturers.