The Grow Urban Festival 2025 is a vibrant, week-long celebration of urban greening, food cultivation, and community resilience, taking place across London from 7–15 June 2025. Organized by Capital Growth in collaboration with partners like the National Trust, Natural History Museum, and Imperial College, the festival features over 50 events, including hands-on workshops, talks, garden tours, and family-friendly activities. capitalgrowth.org
Meadow Orchard Project at Grow Urban Festival 2025
As part of this year’s festival, the Meadow Orchard Project in Crouch End is hosting a series of engaging events that blend art, ecology, and community participation:
- The View from Here: Community Art in the Roundhouse
From 4–15 June, visit the hand-built cob roundhouse to explore an exhibition featuring photography, painting, and ceramics by local artists. The exhibition is open on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12:00 to 7:00 PM.
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On Saturday, 7 June, from 4:30 to 7:00 PM, join the Muswell Hill Sustainability Group for an afternoon of nature, community, and sustainability. The event includes a guided tour of the Meadow Orchard rewilding site and its flourishing apiary, along with talks from local environmental champions sharing practical tips and stories from their community projects.
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These events at Meadow Orchard Project offer a unique opportunity to connect with nature, learn about sustainable practices, and engage with the local community in a serene urban oasis.
Highlights from the 2025 Programme
In addition to the events at the Meadow Orchard Project, the festival offers a diverse array of activities across London:
- Hands-on Workshops: Learn about mushroom cultivation, soil health, and regenerative gardening techniques.
- Talks and Panels: Engage with discussions on food justice, climate resilience, and the role of urban agriculture in sustainable cities.
- Community Garden Tours: Explore London’s vibrant network of community gardens and urban farms.
- Family-Friendly Activities: Participate in nature walks, storytelling sessions, and children’s gardening workshops.
A highlight of the festival is the event titled “New Energies – Growing Beyond the Visible,” hosted at Ladbroke Hall on 8 June. This evening talk, introduced by climate activist Arizona Muse, delves into the emotional and energetic aspects of gardening and urban ecology.
For more information on the Grow Urban Festival and to explore the full lineup of events, visit the Capital Growth website.
Whether you’re an experienced gardener or new to urban growing, the Grow Urban Festival offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature, learn new skills, and contribute to a greener London.
Meadow Orchard Project 
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