In Bolton, we have several sites dedicated to growing organic fruit and vegetables and helping to attract wildlife. We work with people from all manner of backgrounds and with varying degrees of gardening know-how. It is also a priority to get as many schools as possible involved so children can learn how to grow plants and experience the taste of the freshest produce possible and so far this has been a great success with children trying (and enjoying) everything from peas to blueberries to kale!

In addition, at our site at Tonge Moor Road, we are carrying out a companion planting scheme where we grow a mixture of crops together that benefit each other. We are also incorporating native flowers into our planting schemes for the benefit of local wildlife and to assist in pollination of our crops by attracting beneficial insects.

The food growing projects are a great way of learning new skills, meeting new people, getting out in fresh air and making a contribution to food sustainability.