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Growing a Small Farm: Your market garden dreams are closer than you think.

Discover the Magic of Market Gardening
Transform your passion for growing into a thriving business! At ME13 Market Gardens, Sam Spencer shares his journey from a shared allotment to a flourishing, sustainable market garden. With regenerative farming practices, no-dig techniques, and a focus on community, Sam is redefining how we grow and enjoy fresh, seasonal produce.

Learn how thoughtful planning, efficient tools, and a connection to the land can inspire your own gardening dreams. Explore sustainable practices, embrace the beauty of seasonal cycles, and see how small farms can make a big difference.

Ready to dig in? Your journey starts here. 🌱

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10 Years+ and Growing

Founding Lend and Tend in 2014 was a simple idea— sharing gardens. Now, 10+ years later, this mission has flourished beyond anything I could have imagined! Featured on BBC One Show, Vogue, Homes & Gardens, and more, our garden-sharing community continues to tackle isolation, food insecurity, and access to green space. But there’s still so much more to do. 1000’s of people are waiting for a Patch-Match opportunity, and I want to help ALL of you. That’s where you come in! 🌱 Help us spread the word—every share makes a difference.

And there’s more exciting news—we’re growing! 🌿
📱 A New App is Coming! Beta testing begins in 2025—want to be the first to try it? Let us know!
✨ Bigger Impact Ahead! We’re working on new community collaborations, food-growing initiatives, and biodiversity projects.

This journey has been one of patience, persistence, and connection—just like gardening itself. Thank you for being part of it. 💚

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