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We\u2019re proud to be growing produce right here on Streatham Campus, using regenerative low carbon organic methods such as crop rotations, green manures and interplanting.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2025 more than 2 tonnes <\/strong>of fresh produce were grown and used directly in the University kitchens menus – from banquets to everyday salads.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\udd54 We\u2019re trialling potatoes this year, hoping for early harvests in time for Graduation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udedb\ud83c\udf3d A rainbow of bean varieties is on the way and maybe even sweetcorn \u2026.. if our badger neighbours don\u2019t get to it first!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udedc\ud83e\udd66\ud83e\udd6c Winter harvests continue in small bursts; salad leaves, brassicas, kale, turnips, beetroot and the first purple sprouting broccoli<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\uddc5 However, our overwintering onions and spring onions were dramatically excavated by an unexpected visitor \u2026. \ud83e\udd8a<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Would you like to be part of this exciting ever growing project? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you a student or staff member who loves being outdoors?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you want to learn new skills and help grow vegetables for the University kitchens?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then join us at the Veg Heads volunteer sessions!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Thursdays (fortnightly) 10am to 12pm<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f April to September<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd Grounds veg garden, top of Streatham Campus<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No experience needed – just enthusiasm! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All tools and training provided.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scan the QR code to view dates and book a place<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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