Harvest has offered free raspberry canes to groups that can plant them in public spaces in Brighton & Hove, where residents and passersby can see them. Over 200 autumn-fruiting canes were distributed to more than 20 visible public spaces such as parks, community centres, sheltered housing schemes and housing estates at the end of January 2012. Read more about the scheme and how to plant and care for raspberries (pdf, 196Kb).

Are you looking to turn over a new leaf this year?  If you’re still trying to decide on a new year’s resolution, think food! Not calorie counting or cutting out chocolate, but giving new foods or new ways of shopping a try instead. This could mean buying from a local veg box scheme, growing your own, or even volunteering at a community project where you can take home a share of the day’s harvest in return for you help on the plot.

The Christmas season is in full swing! Puddings are being baked and shopping lists made. But what about all those decadent holiday meals? Tis indeed the season to be jolly when you consider the fantastic array of food and drink available locally. Check out our guide to having a local Christmas and find out where to stock up, how to choose an ethical turkey, and how to make the most of all those delicious leftovers. Download the Local Food Christmas guide (pdf, 300Kb), and for further information see our list of places to buy local food.