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CLIMATE RESILIENT GARDEN: Vertical Growing

With two thriving beds already in motion, we’re excited to unveil our third climate smart method: vertical growing. By training plants to grow upward, we maximise space, reduce soil erosion, and improve airflow, ideal for wetter summers and smaller plots adapting to unpredictable weather.

We’re crafting our frame from locally foraged willow, with a generous additional offer from a lovely allotment neighbour (community spirit in action!). We think the structure is a stunner and we’re eagerly awaiting the moment our squashes start to climb and cascade over.

As we prepped the bed, we unearthed a stash of potatoes, which were added to our Crop Drop donations. We also harvested some hearty turnips and enjoyed freshly foraged raspberries – snacking on sunshine!!

Our DIY water capture device is still in progress, but showing real promise.

Next week, we return to our Hugelkultur bed, where we’ll be layering compost and getting our first plants in the ground.

This is an open session, if you fancy rolling up your sleeves and digging in, email Sally. We’d love to have you.

The goal of Blue Heart is to try out innovative ways to predict and mitigate the impact of flooding in Eastbourne and southern Wealden. This will benefit local people, businesses and the environment. What they learn will also help inform projects around the UK and beyond.
Read more on the Blue Heart website here…

Rooted Climate Resilient Garden: Vertical Growing

At Rooted Community Food, we believe that staying informed is just as important as growing food. Our climate related news posts keep our community updated on allotment sessions, sustainable gardening, local food movements, and important events that shape our shared food-growing experience.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, our climate resilient garden updates provide practical insights, inspiration, and valuable resources to help you thrive. Every news article is crafted to reflect our mission—supporting sustainable food systems, strengthening community bonds, and empowering individuals through growing.

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Why Rooted Climate Resilient Garden: Vertical Growing

Food is more than just nourishment—it’s culture, sustainability, and connection. That’s why we use our news section to highlight progress, events, community efforts, and shared knowledge. Regular updates allow us to:

Being surrounded by nature in Spring reduces anxiety, boosts mental clarity, and strengthens social connections. There’s something special about working with soil, nurturing plants, and seeing the results of collective effort. Food feels more meaningful when grown together, shared, and enjoyed within a supportive community.

Celebrate seasonal growing tips that help you maximize your allotment harvest.

Announce new initiatives and funding opportunities that support urban farming projects.

Share inspiring stories from volunteers who make a difference in the community.

Provide expert insights into sustainable growing and gardening techniques in Spring.

Raise awareness about food accessibility and ethical consumption.

With each post, we aim to keep you engaged with Rooted’s journey while offering useful tips, exciting updates, and ways to get involved.


Get Involved & Stay Updated with our Climate Resilient Vertical Growing News

We want you to be part of our growing movement! Whether you volunteer, donate, or simply follow our journey, your involvement makes an impact.

At Rooted Community Food, our news isn’t just about information—it’s about inspiration, education, and action. Stay connected, stay involved, and let’s grow together!


Join Rooted Today!

Interested in becoming a Rooted volunteer? Want to take part in volunteer gardening or help grow food sustainably? Join our grassroots food movement today by emailing our Project Lead, Sally Ross.

Start growing your own vegetables, engage in our Harvest Hub donations to local food banks and community fridges, and become part of a thriving allotment-to-table community dedicated to making a difference.

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