Fact 1

We love what we do.

We are passionate about helping people to grow their own. Even if it's just one plant on your windowsill. Growing helps balance the buzz of city life. Fresh food tastes best, and growing is a simple pleasure. We are all about sharing skills, offering advice and showcasing urban food growing projects.

Recent clients include:
Camden Council - sustainability team, orchard training for residents
Islington Council - training Islington teachers
Residents in hostals in Camden, via Single Homeless Project
Greenwich Co-operative Development Agency - working in schools
Single Homeless Project
Kentish Town Community Centre
Trees for Life

We also write the gardening columns for Camden New Journal and Jellied Eel, the magazine of London Food Link.

The founder members are:

Tom Moggach, professional primary teacher, food journalist, qualified grower and keen cook. He worked in schools full time before focusing on food journalism, with credits including a The Guardian, The Food Programme and a two-year post as food editor on The London Paper (remember that?), He writes the gardening column for The Camden New Journal and Jellied Eel, the magasine of London Food Link. He  loves working outdoors, teaching both adults and children how to grow and cook their own.

Chris Heath, professional horticulturalist and Education Officer at Kentish Town City Farm. He has many decades experience in helping people to grow their own food. He is has just ordered his first beehives, and has built an amazing recycled shed on his allotment plot.

Fact 2

We live in the city.

Most gardening courses miss the mark. They are often more suited to people who live in the countryside, who have more space and time. We are Londoners. We don’t like waffle – our classes are fast-paced, hands-on and packed with tips and advice.

Fact 3

We are experts in our field.

City Leaf works with a group of professional urban gardeners, cooks, chicken keepers, beekeepers and teachers. This is why our courses are the right mix of high quality teaching and expert advice.

Fact 4

We are are quick to reply.

We swiftly reply to emails and phone calls. Got a question? Need advice? Get in touch, and we'll help you as quick as we can.
 

Fact 5

We welcome your stories and tips.

Got something to share? We upload your urban gardening news stories on our site, although we cannot guarantee to include every contribution.


Fact 6

More people are joining us everyday.

We like to work with like-minded people. If you have ideas for courses, or fancy some urban gardening work, get in touch.