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Delicious sustainable Christmas? With more people – not least the Mayor of London – talking about a ‘climate emergency’ there will be no shortage of articles on how much our Christmas dinner and associated merry-making is contributing to...
Read moreComing together for kale and all the trimmings
When I think of Christmas I think of people coming together, with food playing a vital role. Sharing food, cooking skills, conversation and good company. These are the very alities that we found in evidence in Glasgow’s growing community garden...
Read moreCommunal Gardening and Social Action in Scotland
Communal Gardening and Social Action in Scotland by Hannah Baxter Communal gardening has long been used for social action in Scotland. Perhaps the most famous example of this was when people worked together to ‘Dig for Victory!’ during the Second...
Read moreBeautiful and productive places: Glasgow’s community gardens and social cohesion
Beautiful and productive places: Glasgow’s community gardens and social cohesion Robert McMaster, John Crossan, Deirdre Shaw and Andrew Cumbers The refugee crisis has highlighted some of the issues facing cities in integrating diverse...
Read moreThe Only Way is Ethics
There is still time to participate in the Only Way is Ethics – Glasgow’s 8 day festival of ethics. The last event, the 2-day Vegfest Scotland event, will be held on 6 December at the SECC. The festival focuses on social responsibility...
Read moreUrban Agriculture Growing Care
As a post-industrial city, Glasgow has a glut of derelict land. Over recent years the city has witnessed a growth in community gardens. These places and the groups that maintain them are playing a significant role in re-shaping both the city’s...
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