Growing Communities

Based in the borough of Hackney, Growing Communities brings people together to support local, organic farmers. They teach people how to grow organic food and run Patchwork Farm – which is made up of 12 different garden sites aroun Hackney, hence the name – and another farm in Dagenham, both of which supply their farmers market and fruit and veg scheme that provides weekly bags of produce locally in exchange for £12-£16.25 per week. Growing Communities is always looking for new volunteers, so if you feel like getting your hands dirty, get in touch with them.