Right to Grow

We are using our legal knowledge to support the Incredible Edible movement in asking for a ‘right to grow’, using unloved public land and turning them into vegetable gardens and orchards.

Now, when the cost of living, including food, is skyrocketing (and set to get worse), and the climate crisis is no less urgent, community growing is more important than ever.

Incredible Edible has launched a new campaign to change the law so it's easier for the public to grow more food in their local community on underused or unused public land (paid for by our taxes). Right now, it can be complex and costly to access this land.

The Right to grow will help communities help themselves in really difficult times - and will have more impact than just nourishment. Improved mental and physical health, reduced loneliness and isolation and more connected and supportive communities will have economic benefits beyond helping out with our shopping bills.

Read the legal opinion, funded by Rights Community Action and prepared by Alex Goodman of Landmark Chambers.

Read coverage of the campaign and support in the press for the Right To Grow.

The Guardian view on guerrilla gardening: go forth and grow

Community Groups call for ‘Right to Grow’ food in UK’s unloved public spaces

Community groups suggest underused public green spaces should be turned into vegetable gardens