Climate Crisis Impacts Vegetable Gardening in Britain Amid Heatwaves

I was enjoying growing vegetables. Then the climate crisis raised its ugly head | Bim Adewunmi

My child and I were bonding over our hit-and-miss approach to reaping crops. But with heatwaves pushing more of Britain into drought, it’s starting to feel like a luxury we can’t afford For the first time in my life, I live in a home that has real outdoor space. What a concept! There are no downsides to a garden. Back in spring, I made grand plans – I watched all the TikToks, I bought seeds and trays and pots and grow bags, I ordered soil, a trowel and a watering can. I knew what I was after:...

By Bim Adewunmi