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Born and raised in south London, but one farmer was determined to farm - 'Plants and wildlife thrive even in the heart of London's East End'

In a bid to promote farming to the wider public, Emily Ashworth speaks to Tom Davis who runs one of the most popular city farms in the UK.

Emily Ashworth
clock • 6 min read
Born and raised in south London, but one farmer was determined to farm - 'Plants and wildlife thrive even in the heart of London's East End'

In a bid to promote farming to the wider public, Emily Ashworth speaks to Tom Davis who runs one of the most popular city farms in the UK. In the heart of East London is not exactly where you would...

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