What's Got Greens?
Operating in Bristol, we are a not-for-profit regenerative farm project with a deep commitment to food growing, wildlife conservation, and community well-being. We prioritise the health of our planet and the needs of our local community over financial gain.
Our mission is to inspire action for nature recovery and climate resilience.
All of our activities connect to these three pillars:
Biodiversity: We’re dedicated to regenerating our land to boost biodiversity, improve local air quality, and combat the effects of climate change. Through efforts like rewilding, planting native species, creating a wildflower meadow, and establishing a pond and coppice, we’re creating vital habitats for wildlife. These spaces not only benefit the environment but also offer opportunities for learning and connection with nature.
Community: Our farm is a space for people to come together, work with the land, and share knowledge. We aim to provide access to nature, host outdoor learning opportunities, and support well-being through dedicated spaces for mindfulness and therapy. Through workshops and community events, we’re building a hub where everyone is welcome to grow, learn, and thrive together.
Food Sovereignty: Our market garden will grow high-quality, chemical-free produce, which we aim to donate to local food banks to support families in need. We aim to tackle food insecurity by increasing local resilience and providing access to nutritious food grown sustainably. By sharing knowledge about no-dig gardening and other eco-friendly practices, we empower others to take steps toward food sovereignty in their own lives ✌️🌱
The FARM
What's GROWING ON?
We've got loads of different activities going on at the farm. Our job list changes from season to season, so there is always something new to be done!
BIODIVERSITY
Land Management activities that take care of the land and natural resources on site. This includes:
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Planting trees (over 400 to date!)
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Managing our coppice
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Creating and maintaining trails
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Removing invasive species
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Conducting surveys
Wildlife Monitoring, through:
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Observing and recording the behaviour, presence, and health of wildlife on the farm
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Monitor the effects of habitat loss and climate change
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Assess the success of our conservation and rewilding efforts
COMMUNITY
Building a community space, by:
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Preserving and improving our beautiful and serene green space
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Facilitating volunteering activities
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Building a classroom and farm HQ
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Hosting courses and workshops
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Building an outdoor kitchen including a cob pizza oven - built using clay from our very own land!
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Providing a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Social Impact Monitoring; a valuable tool to help us to better understand the needs of our community and ensure that our programs are making a positive difference.
FOOD SOVEREIGNTY
Food growing activities, that provide affordable access to food grown using sustainable methods, while inspiring others to do the same, including:
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Establishing a wildlife friendly market garden, with over 600m2 of growing space!
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Sharing knowledge on no-dig growing beds, sowing seeds, transplanting seedlings and harvesting fresh produce.
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Building a permaculture herb garden, including a herb spiral and seating area
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Sharing our harvest with volunteers, supporters and local food banks
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
The Green Team
We each bring different skills and experience to the project and are passionate small scale regenerative farming. We're all about being:
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Good for people: Everyone should have access to information, training and resources that enable them to grow, buy, cook, and enjoy good food.
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Good for places: We all should support and value food enterprises who promote local jobs, prosperity and diversity, and treat workers well.
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Good for the planet: Food should be produced, processed, distributed and disposed of in ways that benefit nature.
