earth in common
Edinburgh
Earth in Common started as a grassroots movement under the name Leith Community
Crops in Pots. We were born in a barren concrete yard in the heart of Leith, an
underused and unloved spot. Our founder, Evie Murray, wanted to give her
children a healthy outdoor experience in a crowded urban environment. Starting
in her backyard (Dr Bell’s Yard), Evie and her children began to grow their own
fruit, vegetables and herbs. The physical and emotional benefits were obvious
and, as the children enjoyed learning about food, they loved to eat their veg!
Evie shared more about the many environmental, social and educational benefits
of growing food in urban areas, inspiring other mothers to join in. She
recruited a board and rolled out her work across Leith. We now have several
integrated projects.
