Minister Hilary Benn announced on 3 March that Brighton & Hove has been chosen as a pilot area for a new scheme to help more communities access land to grow their own food. Harvest Brighton & Hove will be working with the council and other partners to explore the potential of setting up a 'land bank' over the coming months!

We are also asking local residents to get in touch if you have spotted a patch of empty land near you that could be used for food growing. Find out more about this work and the new allotment plots opening up...

Seed bomb: a little ball containing everything you need to grow a plant. Not explosive, and not edible (well, not til it grows) they are perfect for adding a touch of colour and nature to disused spaces, or even to your garden or windowsill!

Come learn how to make seed bombs for bees or edible seed bombs at a workshop led by expert gardener Josie Jeffery of Seed Freedom. There will be 6 workshops in all throughout February, March and April - including one during half term. Find out date, times and places...