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Next Saturday, 31st May, North London’s OmVed Gardens reopens to the public, unveiling new buildings which comprise the UK’s first centre for food, ecology and creativity. New spaces include events space the Barn, the Kitchen — complete with accessible rooftop garden — a dedicated Seed Library, and the Greenhouse, a striking double height space maximising passive solar gain and natural ventilation.

Coinciding with the gardens’ reopening is Into the Seeds of Time, an exhibition by Vivienne Schadinsky, which sees the award-winning artist combine films, sculptures and Japanese ink paintings documenting the journey of beans from seed to harvest.

Since opening in 2017, OmVed Gardens have worked to share knowledge and host experienced voices in urban growing and ecology, nature-led creativity, wild learning and regenerative kitchen practices. Through sustainable events and conferences and community outreach the organisation has welcomed global voices in indigenous knowledge, expertise in growing and soil health and developed community groups of all ages.

Find more information, including about opening day celebrations, guided tours and workshops at the Gardens, here.