Residents go fruity in Haringey at 'grow-your-own' event (From Haringey Independent)

Residents go fruity in Haringey at 'grow-your-own' event

4:40pm Friday 20th March 2009 in News By Louise Donovan

For residents wanting to grow their own produce —Tottenham could be a good place to start.

Environmental group Sustainable Haringey will host a networking event next month where like-minded people can swap ideas and pick up tips on getting started.

Experienced gardeners will attend the Growing in Haringey event on Friday, March 27, at Broadwater Farm Community Centre, to offer advice on growing vegetables, herbs and fruit at home.

But if going it alone seems too daunting, there will be presentations about group projects such as allotments and school gardens.

Anne Gray, who helps to run the Tottenham food co-op, said: "This is going to be the start of something big."

There will also be a planting of the first fruit trees by Back 2 Earth — an environmental project based at Hackney City Farm.

Organic vegetables, fruit and dry groceries will also be on sale.

Sustainable Haringey is a network of community groups campaigning for fresh food to be produced within the area.

The Growing in Haringey event will be held on Friday, March 27 between 5 and 8pm at the Broadwater Farm Community Centre, in Adams Road.