Gardening

Dementia gardening visits

Posted February 23, 2021

Community gardener Caroline Whiteman writes about the dementia gardening visits that have paired volunteers with local residents to cultivate gardens as well as friendships.

Growing in the pandemic

Posted December 11, 2020

Community gardener Caroline reflects on the meaning and impact of food growing during a pandemic.

Staying grounded throughout lockdown with Community Compost

Posted November 16, 2020

Inviting neighbours to look after something as simple as some compost bins can lead to meaningful connections, find out how.

Building Plans for Growing Food

Posted September 23, 2020

New developments in Brighton and Hove could include food growing spaces for residents.  A new Planning Advice Note aimed at developers, designers, architects and planning...

Grow your own: No garden? No problem

Posted April 16, 2020

You don't need a garden to grow veg. Find out what you need, where to buy and how to get started.

Becoming a gold food city: Planning, food growing and the rise of the urban orchard

Posted February 5, 2020

Give your feedback on the city's new draft Planning Advice Note on food growing and development.

Farming, Food & Climate Justice March & workshops

Posted September 18, 2019

Join us at the Farming, Food & Climate Justice March for a food system that cools the planet.

Stanmer Park is a hotbed of community activity

Posted September 3, 2019

Stanmer Park is home to a thriving hub of community projects who have been growing food with the community for over 20 years.

Celebrating two years of our edible garden

Posted December 18, 2018

The number of volunteer hours spent at Saunders Park Edible Garden has incredibly just reached over 1,000 hours. I noticed this whilst updating records of...