Good to Grow launch: tales of resilience

Capital Growth exists to highlight the sheer volume and variety of food growing sites in London and advocate for the indispensable role of community growers.

Hear about our two key projects this spring: Good to Grow week and the Big Bug Count, both aimed at promoting the value of food growing for people and nature.

Urban food growing in London is at an all-time level of popularity, yet many people running growing projects are struggling more than ever to make ends meet and keep garden gates open. But we need them more than ever – in these times of division, climate chaos and cost of living crisis, community gardens bring hope and empowerment to local communities, nourishing both the land and the people who tend it. They are more than just green spaces, they are sanctuaries for wildlife and people alike. They are classrooms for acquiring new skills and old knowledge. They are hubs for community connection and food resilience.

But they are also mostly hidden from view, with the general public unaware of what lies behind that hedge, fence or façade. Find out how to get involved in our two key projects this spring: Good to Grow week and the Big Bug Count, both aimed at promoting the value of food growing for people and nature. Good to Grow week from 18 – 26 April, exists to highlight and celebrate the dizzying array of edible gardens across the city, bringing new faces and fresh energy to your plot. The Big Bug Count equips you with the knowledge and tools to understand the insect life in your garden, and get involved in a London-wide citizen science campaign designed specifically for food growers.

Join our webinar and find out how to get involved.