The Edible Garden

Anna Malan, Cambridge Hub Support Officer anna.malan@cambridgehub.org

Monday 23rd June

• The project started as a collaboration between Cambridge Hub, Transition, The Environment & Energy Department & Murray Edwards College gardeners

• Our main aim was to bring students, university staff and the local community together to grow food and share skills

• Students indicated interest in local food issues, local biodiversity and working with residents

Why?

• Disused car-park, about the size of a regular allotment

• Project is run by volunteers: we’ve had 50 volunteers since we began

What?

• We grow food on site, then eat it. Simple!

• The project raises awareness of sustainable lifestyles and provides practical experience

• Access to nature, stress relief and time outdoors

What are the benefits?

• If your project relies on a volunteer base, think about continuity

• There is no such thing as too much outreach & publicity

• Give your volunteers autonomy over the project

• Consider how you’re going to cover your costs

Tips, advice & lessons learned

• Website: www.camediblegarden.org

• Facebook: ‘Cambridge Edible Garden’

• Twitter: /CamEdibleGarden

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