Means A Lot
Allotments have been around in London since the 19th century, Ealing had the first recorded site in 1832, with a big push in other suburbs to improve food security during the first world war. Since then, communities have been growing in all suburbs, with allotments being a source of friendship, learning and relaxation. The aim of the project is to highlight the positive impact that being around an allotment has on peoples’ wellbeing, both physically and mentally. The educational benefits for generations around nature, the environment, and growing fruit and vegetables. We are in an era where allotments are being sold by local councils and government to allow for new housing developments, the question to ask is “What will be the long term impact on the community if we continue to lose these allotments, and the positive effect they have on the people in the community”? When did you last pull a carrot out of the ground?