Since 2015, we have been assisting residents on Fisherton Street with growing their own fruit and vegetables.
The project’s long-term success reflects the commitment of local residents, who continue to shape, maintain and develop the garden, demonstrating the power of community-led action. There are twenty growing boxes in total and over 46 different varieties of fruit and vegetables have been grown here over the years. The residents have also managed to grow over 10 species of fruit tree- all in planters on hard standing, and have built their own compost bins with our guidance. We have just rebuilt 10 of the planters which are much stronger and larger.
Having such a wide variety of plants helps to increase biodiversity in the urban area, creating wildlife corridors and showing how even small spaces can support both people and nature. Alongside increasing access to fresh, locally grown food, the project helps build practical growing skills, strengthens community networking and encourages people to take an active role in caring for their local environment.
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