Future Farm at The Glades

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What if we told you your next dish at The Glades could feature herbs and leafy greens grown right here in the centre? No fields. No tractors. Just a super-cool vertical farm casually sprouting greens near M&S on the Upper Mall.

Welcome to Future Farm – our hydroponic mini allotment that looks like it’s beamed in from a sci-fi movie… but it’s very real and very green (literally).

This clever tower doesn’t use soil at all – just water (95% less than traditional farming, in fact), hydroponic tech, and a whole lot of plant love. Oh, and the tower is made from recycled plastic, because yes – we’re all about sustainability from root to leaf.

BUT WHY ARE WE GROWING FOOD IN A SHOPPING CENTRE?

Because we believe fresh, local, and sustainable food shouldn’t be some far-off dream – it should be part of everyday life. Plus, if you’ve ever seen Clarkson’s Farm, you know traditional farming is no joke. This is our little tribute to all the hardworking growers out there and a chance to get our community thinking (and talking) about where our food comes from.

It’s futuristic. It’s educational. It’s just cool.

And here’s the best bit, the tower can grow fresh herbs, leafy greens and even edible viola flowers, all right here at The Glades. Some of what’s grown goes straight into dishes served in our restaurants, so that zingy rocket, fresh mint or colourful garnish on your plate may have come from just metres away.

Grown in Bromley. Served in Bromley. Loved by Bromley.

Come check it out, Upper Mall (near M&S).

Learn more about the brains behind the greens: Square Mile Farms (CLICK HERE)

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