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Based on our experience
in Manchester estates,
Sow the City was asked
by Stockport MBC to run
similar projects in
Stockport with an
emphasis on food growing
at home, but also in the
creation of community
gardens.
The estates around central Stockport have pockets of
extreme deprivation and have limited access to fresh
fruit and vegetables. The project area contained a range
of different housing types from Victorian terraces with
yards and gardens through to high rise tower blocks,
with limited growing space.
.
The Grow Cook Eat project involved significant
engagement with local residents. Working with people
in the neighbourhood, we revised ways to incorporate
gardens into even the smallest of areas. We installed
rich compost with seeds and seedlings in flexi tubs in
areas around apartment blocks and we created
gardens on balcony areas.
The Grow Cook Eat project resulted in some fantastic
outcomes including:
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Project participant, Grow Cook Eat
My Dwarf French Runner Beans
have grown to 9’’ tall. I’m going to
split with my brother as he has a
greenhouse. There are too many
for my windowsill!
•
The development of a fun brand for food growing.
•
Over 200 propagators and seed kits issued
door-to-door.
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Four basic veg growing training sessions delivered.
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Five community events run and organised.
Contact us to find out more.
