From city farms to community gardens, first-time balcony growers to experienced horticulturalists – anyone with a passion for growing food is welcome to join our thriving network. We share food growing skills and resources, support the building of new gardens, and advocate for the importance of food growing in Tower Hamlets.
TOWER HAMLETS FOOD GROWERS
HELPING YOU TO KEEP GROWING!
From sowing seeds, taking cuttings, growing tomatoes and beans to making your own compost. Check out our videos for top tips
what we do
seasonal gatherings
Every season we hold a friendly gathering of the network. Each time we look at a new topic around food growing and the environment, share a delicious hot lunch and go on a tour of local community gardens. It’s a great chance to get to know other food-growing enthusiasts in your area. Everyone is welcome to this free event. Find out about the next Food Gathering here.
check out our Free resources
Tower Hamlets has some of the most talented community growers we know of so we want to share skills and knowledge. We share a range of resources from practical tips to growing calendars and healthy recipes – you can find it all here. This list is growing so please get in touch if there is something specific you need. If you have resources to share send them over! Check out our resources.
support & TRAINING FOR GROWERS
Are you starting a food growing project and need advice? Or do you or your group, need to perfect a skill to make your garden a success? Or perhaps you just want to brush up on your food growing skills so you can grow at home? We offer tailored workshops, advice and support to individuals and groups. We can help you get confident in growing, set up and maintain your garden, get your housing provider or land owner on board, run your group effectively, and much more. Get in contact to find out about our workshops.
want to volunteer?
We have many beautiful food growing and nature projects on our doorstep. We help individuals or groups who want to gets hands on to find the right project whether you’re looking to become a regular volunteer or for a one off away day. Get in contact to find out more.
join the network
Our network of local food growers and community gardens comes together to grow and eat together, share tips and resources, and make our borough the perfect place to grow your own. Join the network and find out the latest news by signing up to our newsletter.
Our network
Cranbrook community food garden
A desolate children’s playground transformed into a community food garden and sanctuary in the heart of the Cranbrook Estate.
Stepney City
Farm
Stepney City Farm is a three acre working farm; a rural oasis, in the heart of Tower Hamlets.
Bromley by Bow centre gardening group
Our friendly and relaxed groups meet two times a week and it doesn’t matter if you’re experienced or new to gardening.
mudchute city farm
Set in 32 acres of countryside in the heart of East London, the Mudchute is a community led working farm providing a wide range of education activities.
Zacchaeus project gardens
A relaxed and supportive group for older people and their carers. Well linked with lots of local services, drop by for friendly chat and to grow delicious veg.
XRTH Mile end road garden
We are a group who love plants, wildlife and nature. Come along to our XR Garden in Mile End park which we cultivate, and grow vegetables if you’d like to lend a helping hand!
Pritchard’s Road Gardening Club
The group support mental health and wellbeing through gardening, supporting recovering through learning to grow in a creative, fun and safe environment.
spitalfields city farm
Our farm offers many opportunities to engage with. Daily volunteering involves working with animals and helping out in the gardens.
