Hackney City Farm – Hackney Citizen

Hackney City Farm wins funding for two zero-waste initiatives

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 15 December 2020 at 15:48

Farm’s zero-waste shop to expand and add digital signs thanks to backing from North London Waste Authority

The Citizen Gardener: ‘There are some inspiring online activities for those who love the outdoors’

By Kate Poland | Friday 1 May 2020 at 21:13

Award-winning community gardener Kate Poland has put together a comprehensive list of websites and organisations providing a virtual escape during lockdown

Coronavirus: Citizen Gardener sets up seed giveaway for people who want to grow at home

By Hackney Citizen | Wednesday 25 March 2020 at 21:41

Kate Poland has filled a donation box at Hackney City Farm with seeds suited to pots and small spaces

Young Ideal-ists: Capel Manor student grabs gold in gardening contest

By Hackney Citizen | Tuesday 18 April 2017 at 10:42

Horticultural flair: the winning gardeners

A student from Capel Manor College has won big in the Ideal Home Show’s Young Gardeners of the Year competition

Hackney City Farm needs pounds for its piggy bank

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 31 July 2015 at 12:30

The borough’s favourite farmyard needs help to feed its chickens, goats and donkeys

Builders discover time capsule on site of Queen Elizabeth Children’s Hospital

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 19 December 2014 at 12:11

Capsule found by Rydon workers on site of former hospital provides ‘snapshot of life’ from 1902

Hackney City Farm celebrates 30 year anniversary

By East End Review | Wednesday 17 December 2014 at 10:00

Built on the site of a defunct brewery, Hackney City Farm was founded on the principle that caring for animals and plants brings people together

Sowing the seeds of Hackney City Farm

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 12 December 2014 at 14:47

Built on the site of a defunct brewery, the farm was founded 30 years ago on the principle that caring for animals and plants brings people together

Documentary Project Wild Thing claims kids need to get back to nature

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 31 October 2013 at 14:52

Film by David Bond and Ashley Jones was screened at Hackney Picturehouse earlier this month

Give bees a chance

By Hackney Citizen | Saturday 4 May 2013 at 11:35

Our lives depend on the winged insects, say groups creating a buzz about them

Moves like Hagger

By Hackney Citizen | Thursday 11 April 2013 at 17:02

Haggerston is conveniently placed in the heart of Hackney and has most things going for it

Hackney Council yet to join the good eggs

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 4 February 2011 at 00:04

Town Hall’s commitment to sustainable food production is yet to bear fruit

Frizzante at Hackney City Farm

By Hackney Citizen | Sunday 6 June 2010 at 16:56

This popular cafe is famous for its Mediterranean cuisine and big breakfasts