Hackney City Farm wins funding for two zero-waste initiatives
Farm’s zero-waste shop to expand and add digital signs thanks to backing from North London Waste Authority
Hackney City Farm
The Citizen Gardener: ‘There are some inspiring online activities for those who love the outdoors’
Award-winning community gardener Kate Poland has put together a comprehensive list of websites and organisations providing a virtual escape during lockdown
Coronavirus: Citizen Gardener sets up seed giveaway for people who want to grow at home
Kate Poland has filled a donation box at Hackney City Farm with seeds suited to pots and small spaces
Young Ideal-ists: Capel Manor student grabs gold in gardening contest
A student from Capel Manor College has won big in the Ideal Home Show’s Young Gardeners of the Year competition
Hackney City Farm needs pounds for its piggy bank
The borough’s favourite farmyard needs help to feed its chickens, goats and donkeys
Builders discover time capsule on site of Queen Elizabeth Children’s Hospital
Capsule found by Rydon workers on site of former hospital provides ‘snapshot of life’ from 1902
Hackney City Farm celebrates 30 year anniversary
Built on the site of a defunct brewery, Hackney City Farm was founded on the principle that caring for animals and plants brings people together
Sowing the seeds of Hackney City Farm
Built on the site of a defunct brewery, the farm was founded 30 years ago on the principle that caring for animals and plants brings people together
Documentary Project Wild Thing claims kids need to get back to nature
Film by David Bond and Ashley Jones was screened at Hackney Picturehouse earlier this month
Give bees a chance
Our lives depend on the winged insects, say groups creating a buzz about them
Moves like Hagger
Haggerston is conveniently placed in the heart of Hackney and has most things going for it
Hackney Council yet to join the good eggs
Town Hall’s commitment to sustainable food production is yet to bear fruit
Frizzante at Hackney City Farm
This popular cafe is famous for its Mediterranean cuisine and big breakfasts