Open Day at two of Growing Communities' market gardens with food tasting.
Coinciding with Urban Food Fortnight and Open House weekend, Growing Communities is opening its urban market gardens in Clissold Park and Allens Gardens to the public.
Visitors to the sites will be able to see where Growing Communities produces its “zero-food miles” Hackney Salad and get expert tips on organic food growing. At Clissold Park, there will also be a feast of local organic food to sample, made with ingredients grown on the site as well as other local veg from Growing Communities’ community-led box scheme and Stoke Newington Farmers’ Market.
The open day at Allens Gardens is part of the annual architectural programme Open House weekend; as well as enjoying tours of the growing area, visitors will be able to look round the site’s eco classroom, with its composting toilet, rainwater harvesting and insect-attracting sedum roof.  
The events also coincide with Organic September, organised by the Soil Association – which celebrates organic food production.
Clissold Park will be open from 11am till 5pm  and Allens Gardens from 10am till 5pm. Entrance to both sites is free.September on Sunday 22nd September