The garden showcases the transformative power of urban agriculture, inspiring others to embrace the potential of edible landscaping.

OUR MISSION

Building a greener future through productive, biodiverse landscapes

At Urban Organic, we believe that well-designed green spaces can transform urban environments for the better. We champion sustainable practices, biodiversity, and food-growing as essential elements of healthier, more resilient communities.

Committed to sustainability, high-quality craftsmanship, and wellbeing, we create long-lasting, high-value landscapes that support biodiversity, community engagement, and demonstrable sustainability goals.

Meet the Team

  • A man standing on a rooftop garden with green plants, enhancing sustainability, biodiversity, and community in urban landscapes.

    Jack Astbury

    DIRECTOR

    With a background in ecology and conservation, Jack started Urban Organic in 2015 to help London become a cleaner greener city by creating outstanding edible gardens and green-spaces.

  • A man watering plants on an edible rooftop gardens, exploring urban food solutions.

    Matt Mahandru

    HEAD GROWER

    Initially studying Architecture, going on to discover a love of gardening, Matt’s interest in urban greening is driven by a desire to make cities more accessible, engaging and sustainable.

  • Olga Filatova

    Olga Filatova

    HEAD GROWER

    With a love for nature and making , Olga is passionate about improving food security and restoring biodiversity. As well as a grower, Olga is an community educator on food growing, plant use and natural crafts.

  • Katie Corrigan

    Katie Corrigan

    HEAD GROWER

    With an apprenticeship in market gardening and training in mushroom cultivation, Katie brings expertise of fungiculture and horticultural into our urban gardens.

  • Alice Turnton

    Alice Turnton

    HEAD GROWER

    Alice is an experienced gardener who enjoys growing a wide variety of plants. As a City and Guilds Horticulture teacher, Alice runs many of Urban Organic’s workshops and training sessions.

  • Jack Jeans

    Jack Jeans

    HEAD GROWER

    Jack Jeans is an accomplished horticulturalist with a special interest in edible plants and wildlife gardening. Jack’s work focuses on organic and regenerative gardening techniques to encourage wildlife and biodiversity.