Landshare

Did people see the debate that was evolving online after the Government's announcement to look into a need for a land bank?

Read full posts for links.

Add a comment as to what you think the Government and others could be doing.

Great news for Londoners, small grants are now available for community food growing projects, thanks to a new funding round launched by Capital Growth.

Apply NOW for London-wide grants of £200-£1,500 to help with capital costs.

There are currently 8 National Trust locations that are offering space to grow.

Lytes Cary and Woolacombe are amongst those who have upcoming events planned, so if you're local and keen to grow, get involved!

Whilst at the BBC Food and Farming Awards, tying into the introduction of an award, Hugh got a chance to speak more about his support for Landshare.

Read full post to hear what Hugh had to say.

A piece of land in Alvaston that was once used as a community allotment but since grassed over looks set to be brought back into productive growing use.

Originally considered for housing, the land is now being considered by the council to be used by its local residents to grow fruit and veg.

See the latest from people involved in the first Landshare match, 8 months on.

We're very pleased that Landshare has been short listed for a Green Web Award.

The winner is decided via an online public vote so if you would like to get involved click here

In “River Cottage Winter’s On the Way” Hugh met the Loxley Valley Community Farm – an example of community supported agriculture (CSA) created here on Landshare.

Read full post for more information, including how you could also set up your own CSA.

On “River Cottage Winter’s On the Way”, Hugh met Marko Bojcun, a man who stopped dreaming of having a vineyard and set to planting his own vines in his back garden in central London and on a nearby allotment.