Allotment or community gardens in London are becoming increasingly popular due to the need of citizens to achieve food security and battle climate change. But the truth is that the all-time high demand in combination with the high density building in cities like London has translated into never-ending waiting lists that are indeed a challenge for those who wish to grow their own veggies and fruits.

However, when there is a will there is a way and if you make it in the end and succeed here are some hints to start-up:

Consume for a better world! Do you know the buying groups? This sustainable, healthy form of cooperation and consumption happens all over the UK. The idea of buying groups is people in neighbourhoods grouping up to buy products directly from local producers, so no supermarket or store involved.

With just a bit of organization people find a place in the neighbourhood where for example local farmers bring a weekly load of food for a certain price, which they divide amongst the members. This way you buy fresh vegetables or meat directly from local farmers and skip the supermarket or shop. He can deliver weekly or every fortnight crates of veggies, which you then split up in family or couple bags.