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Bonnie Alter of TreeHugger.com calls land sharing "a scheme which puts people with large unused gardens in touch with gardeners wanting space." Created by writer, organic farmer, chef, and TV personality Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall just might be a "food revolution destined to be the next great thing." Adds Alter: "It is a simple and optimistic idea. People register their interest as a grower, a spotter—someone who has seen land in their area that may be suitable for growing—or an owner. The register, once it is up and running, will put these people in touch with each other."
Here are four ways to get involved:
- Grower
You are keen to grow fruit and vegetables either on your own or with other people. - Landowner
The land you own might be the back garden of your house or a piece of land separate from where you live. It could even be a roof top or car parking space. - Land-spotter
You are someone who has seen some land in your local area that may be suitable to be used for growing fruit and vegetables. This might be land that appears to be derelict, or land on a property that is being used by people or an organization who might consider allowing people to access it to grow fruit and vegetables (e.g. space around a local community hall or church). - Facilitator
You are interested in helping out in your local area by supporting elderly participants and anyone else who might need help to get involved in Landshare. This might be offering to be present at meetings, assist with paperwork, help people who don't have a computer or computer skills, or even simply be a local contact to give some advice to someone who has never grown fruit and vegetables before.
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