Research consistently shows that meaningful social connections contribute to better mental and physical health. But it is more than simply living in the same neighbourhood.

Heatwaves across the UK are becoming more frequent and more intense. For growers, this can result in drier soils and increased water stresses. Climate change impacts our growing seasons, but this goes beyond just our gardens. We see changes to who has access to fresh food as well as healthy green spaces.

The importance of adopting sustainable food practices is ever-increasing, but the good news is we have so much historical context to learn from to successfully implement such practices