Tucked behind Torquay Academy, where the hum of school life meets the quiet industry of nature, Cricketfield Community Garden has become one of Torquay’s cherished green sanctuaries. At just 1.5 acres, it’s a masterclass in how much life, learning, and community spirit can flourish in a small space. What began in 2015 as a simple community growing project has evolved into a vibrant, multi‑layered landscape: a meadow for gatherings, productive growing beds, a wild zone buzzing

When Daniel Comer looked out of his Teignmouth flat in 2019, he saw a patch of neglected wasteland — four or five years untouched, overgrown, and unloved. What he didn’t yet know was that this small piece of land would become the catalyst for a movement that now shapes green spaces across the town. Recovering from a mental health breakdown, Daniel found himself imagining how the land could look if someone simply cared for it. When he tried to identify the owner, each council