Resilience refers to the ability of environments and communities to react to change in a way that enables them to continue to thrive. How we create flourishing and resilient environments and communities is a pertinent question for our times.

Our new Summer Series of walks, talks and workshops encourages us to consider this question, by looking at nature and food growing in new and unique ways. We are delighted to welcome urban gardener Martha Swales to the Growing Project, who will be discussing her favourite gardening projects.

In her first book, Give it a Grow, Martha makes it easier than ever before to start growing your own slice of nature with her collection of fool-proof projects. Join us on Wednesday 28th May from 6:30pm when Martha will be bringing some of these projects to life in a ‘garden-along’ event at Barnes Common. She will be sharing some of her favourite projects to help you make the most of your garden, patio or balcony, from growing garlic greens to building your own mini-pond. Why not come and give it a grow?

This event will take place at the Polytunnel at Vine Road Rec.

About Martha:

Martha Swales is an avid urban gardener from London who has been growing her own produce for over twelve years. She shares her cooking and cultivating tips on social media with millions of people around the world. Martha’s approach is all about getting outside, trying something new and watching the magic of nature take its course.

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