This article is about Grow Bristol an urban farming enterprise in Bristol. You will learn what makes Grow Bristol, a smart urban farm and how they look to deliver on a mission to grow food that is fresh, local and sustainable. A Brief History Grow Bristol was set up in 2014 bringing an approach to urban […]
Hidden away in Bermondsey is a collection of food producers who principally sell wholesale. However, on a Saturday morning, if you know where to find the railway arches they are located in, they open the doors to the public, and you can get a taste of heaven. Every couple of months if I wake up […]
Farm Business Innovation Show Last week I attended the Farm Business Innovation Show in Birmingham. I participated as an exhibitor, as a volunteer with the Association for Vertical Farming (AVF). It was a valuable learning experience and led me to question where vertical farming in the UK can flourish. Alongside us on the AVF stand were AVF […]
I have visited Singapore several times over the last couple of years to visit friends who live there. Through repeat visits, I have been able to explore some of the more off the beaten track destinations. Today I will share details about Hort Park. Hort Park – The Gardening Hub So where is Hort Park […]
How we produce and distribute nutritious food to a growing population is one of the key challenges we face. There is no single answer to this challenge. It requires a systemic approach. One part of this problem is to look at how we grow our food in both urban and rural settings. One answer could […]
Aquaponics and vertical farming Ever heard of aquaponics? In the future, more of our food will be grown using aquaponics. Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture (farming fish) and hydroponics (growing plants in water with added nutrients rather than soil). The food that I eat and how it can be grown locally and in a […]
Heritage tomatoes growing in the Hugelkultur Bed with fungi
Cape Horn Cabbage, beetroot, Sungold tomatoes growing in the Polytunnel
Sungold Tomatoes
Beetroot leaves
Indoor growing beds Incredible AquaGarden
Indoor Growing beds for tomatoes Incredible AqauGarden
Ever heard of aquaponics? In the future, more of our food will be grown using aquaponics. Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture (farming fish) and hydroponics (growing plants in water with added nutrients rather than soil). The food that I eat and how it can be grown locally and in a sustainable way is important […]