Since lockdown, public interest in growing fruit and vegetables at home has soared. Seed packets are flying off shelves and allotment waiting lists are swelling, with one council receiving a 300% increase in applications. Fear of food shortages will have motivated some, but others with more time on their hands at home will have been tempted by the chance to relieve stress doing a wholesome family activity.
From TheConversation, with Dan Evans, Senior Research Associate in Physical Geography, Lancaster University and Jess Davies, Chair Professor in Sustainability, Lancaster University - 26 août 2020