Four reasons why urban gardening should continue to bloom

S ince lockdown, public interest in growing fruit and vegetables at home has soared. Seed packets are flying off shelves and allotment waiting lists are swelling, with one council receiving a 300 per cent increase in applications. Fear of food shortages will have motivated some, but others with more time on their hands at home will have been tempted by the chance to relieve stress doing a wholesome family activity. The seeds of enthusiasm for homegrown food may have been sown, but sustaining this is essential. Urban farming has much to offer in the wake of the pandemic. It could...