Kath Burton

At a sustainability conference, someone told us about the carrots at their local farmers' market. People picked them up, noticed the soil, and put them back, prefering to purchase the clean, bagged version from the supermarket shelf. They said they didn't "trust" the dirty carrots... We haven't stopped thinking about those carrots. It's a small, ordinary version of a bigger question: what do we trust, and what have we learned to expect our food, and our stories about it, to look like? Growing...

The evenings are drawing in, the tomatoes are giving their last, and there's a particular quality of light that arrives in Reading at this time of year, soft, slanted, generous. It's a good moment to look back at what we've grown, and forward to what we're gathering next. We want to start with a thank you. The Re3 Grow compost donated by the Compost Community Scheme is being put to great use as we preapre for a few more events this year. Growing kits will be shared at community events around...

It's been a while, but ... we're back! Bringing food-growing joy and creativity with and for Reading's growers 🥕🌱 As before, we'll be bringing stories of INCREDIBLE growing activities from Reading (and beyond), including insights from gardens around the town, and the people who dedicate time, energy, and green fingers and thumbs to get us all growing our own food. If you're just getting started with your own growing, check out our resources via the button below and head over to the Reading...