It is hoped that this list becomes a directory of all the Social and Therapeutic Horticulture activities and organisations operating in the UK.
There has been a huge growth in this area and I am very aware that the landscape is changing all the time, however, I hope I will be able to maintain it as a comprehensive and up to date list for people to use.
This obviously relies on the army of staff, volunteers and members of the public out there letting me know of services that are not included, have changed, relocated or that have ceased to exist so that I can keep it up to date for others. To do this, please use the form on the contact page.
As the curator of the directory, I obviously cannot be held responsible for the organisations themselves. I am simply trying to publicise their existence.
Scroll on the map to zoom in on your region and see what’s available. Alternatively, use the list below – Alphabetically – Country by Country and County by County:
Organisations working across the UK
Beat The Street – Intelligent Health
We understand the positive impact that physical activity has on health and happiness.
That’s why Intelligent Health makes physical activity a way of life through expertly delivered, measurable campaigns with long-term, community-wide benefits.
Our award-winning programme, Beat the Street has been created to build active communities to make them healthier, happier and more sustainable. Beat the Street is a real-life game played on streets and parks across a community. It works because people are enabled to make changes to their behaviour that are simple, easy, cost-effective and timely and can continue when the programme is removed – the sustainability is the behaviour change. Crucially Beat the Street has 8 years of strong and wide-ranging evidence of behaviour change for adults and children.
Beat the Street is a social movement that brings an energy to a town and delivers measurable change/impact. It delivers at scale, creates a platform for everyone, uses local assets, works with local stakeholders, delivers gamification, is evidence-based.
Getting people physically active not only improves health and wellbeing, it also saves public money and improves our environment. Changing behaviour isn’t easy, but our knowledgeable, innovative approach makes it possible – and fun.
Our success is built on the hard work and skill of our staff and the forward thinking of our campaign partners. Together, we’re making a big difference.
We believe a healthy community needs all stakeholders working together to make a difference. That means people, organisations and leaders.
Intelligent Health achieves change through community-wide initiatives (such as our Beat the Street programme), personal activity trackers, social prescription and bringing together key partners.
http://www.intelligenthealth.co.uk/about/
The Defence Gardens Scheme
DGS aims to help fill the gap in mental health support by increasing access to nature-based therapy; creating the time and space for bespoke, holistic support and a ‘soft landing’. DGS combines People, Place and Purpose brought together by a highly trained Practitioner. A manual outlines the programme and evaluation framework. For clients, this explains the sessions as well as the opportunities for progression. For project leaders it explains the integrity of the course, as well as a fidelity of delivery and evaluation that is understood by funders and sponsors.
Gardens and Partner Gardens currently in Northern Ireland, Wiltshire, Greater Manchester; listed below, and Scotland.
https://salmon-owl-9a2b.squarespace.com/
Gardening for Disabled Trust
Gardening for Disabled Trust aims to help people back into gardening in spite of disability. Grants available to people with all kinds of mental and physical challenges so that they can adapt their gardens and make gardening possible, enhancing their well-being and help them defy their disability. Based in Kent, they award grants to individuals and groups across the UK.
P.O. Box 285, Tunbridge Wells TN2 9JD
https://www.gardeningfordisabledtrust.org.uk/
The Green Gym
Multiple local Green Gyms operate across the whole of the UK. Too many to list here. Volunteer in local projects, planting trees, sowing meadows and establishing wildlife ponds. The website has a good “Find a Green Gym near me” function
Incredible Edibles Network
Our vision is to create kind, confident and connected communities through the power of food.
Community is at the very heart of Incredible Edible’s work and our growing patches are edible attractions to get people talking. From its inception, Incredible Edible sought to show how ordinary people can transform their own landscapes and turned disused plots into abundant sources of healthy food.
Working with whoever is willing, we create powerful connections through food, which lead people to believe that when we act together each of us is stronger for it.
https://www.incredibleedible.org.uk/
Perennial
Perennial is the UK’s only charity dedicated to helping anyone who works in horticulture, and their families, when times get tough. Perennial provides free and confidential advice, support and financial assistance to people of all ages working in, or retired from horticulture. This help extends to spouses, partners and children.
Perennial 115 – 117 Kingston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7SU
The Sensory Trust
Green spaces are home to the things that matter – fresh air, natural life and open space. Public parks, woodlands and countryside are our vital, freely available opportunities to connect with nature, the outdoors and other people.
They are the spaces that in principle are open to everyone. In reality this is not the case for many people with disabilities and health conditions, who find their enjoyment of greenspace limited by barriers to access and a limited range of experiences on offer. Our work focuses on harnessing the benefits to people’s wellbeing and quality of life that comes from using green space.
Our approach is designed to make spaces accessible, inviting and welcoming. This applies as much to local parks serving as daily nature connectors, to the more occasional but perhaps deeper enjoyment of a larger forest or country walk. There are key questions to consider:
- how people get to these spaces,
- what experiences are on offer, and
- are there opportunities for people to get more actively involved?
https://www.sensorytrust.org.uk/projects/gardens
Social Farms and Gardens
Social Farms & Gardens is a UK wide charity supporting communities to farm, garden and grow together.
Our vision – people and communities reaching their full potential through nature-based activities as a part of everyday life.
Our mission – to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and the environment through nature-based activities.
https://www.farmgarden.org.uk/
Silent Space
Our lives are often hectic. It can be difficult, particularly for those of us who live in urban areas, to find five minutes peace.
During the summer of 2016, garden writer Liz Ware set up a not-for-profit project and called it Silent Space. A handful of gardens open to the public agreed to take part and to reserve an area where people could be silent. For a few hours each week, visitors to these quiet areas were invited to switch off from technology and to stop talking.
There’s nothing complicated about a Silent Space. It’s an area of a garden or a park, already enjoyed by the public, that is reserved for silent visiting. While some gardens run their space for as little as a few hours a week, others are permanent.
Once inside a Silent Space, we stop talking, turn off our phones and cameras, and switch off from social media. There are no other rules.
Whether sitting or strolling, we take time to notice the beauty around us. Even as little as five minutes will help us to enjoy the restorative benefits of being peaceful in a green place.
Tribe
Tribe is a smartphone application that allows you to access voluntary and paid support opportunities in your area. It makes impactful work accessible and takes just a few minutes to sign up and start making a difference in your community.
University of the Third Age
Each u3a is different and has the groups wanted by its members. Anyone can start a group! Most u3as will have some sort of gardening group. Often local groups do garden visits as well.
The Third Age Trust 156 Blackfriars Road London SE1 8EN
Veterans’ Growth
Veterans’ Growth is a charity dedicated to helping ex-service personnel who are suffering from mental heath issues. They offer Horticultural Therapy and support. The programme is based in East Sussex but available to anyone from around the UK.
Rocks farm, Oast Cottage Lane Westfield, TN35 4RS
ENGLAND
Avon
Alive Activities
Alive is a charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people and their carers. One of the ways we do this is through Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH).
We have two community garden projects (which are open to all) and one dementia-friendly allotment (open to anyone living with dementia in the community and their carers). We also run dementia-friendly STH sessions in care homes across Bristol. We welcome volunteers to all these settings. More info can be found on the website
Create Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol BS1 6XN
https://aliveactivities.org/what-we-do/services/alive-gardening/
Ashley Vale Community Garden
Ashley Vale Action Group (AVAG) is a not for profit community action group that was formed in 2000 by residents of the Ashley Vale area of Bristol who were concerned about the corporate redevelopment of land (a former scaffolding yard) in the area. A core group of residents formed AVAG as a non-profit making company to purchase and re-develop the site as a community self build project. We achieved planning permission to create a mixed use development, combining affordable housing over 3 phases as well as work and leisure space. Our passionate slogan from the start was Building a Community.
Just over a decade later, in 2011, our project (The Yard) was finally fully complete. Now over 41 homes have been self built or self finished and a community of over 100 residents is thriving.
228 Mina Rd, Bristol BS2 9YP
http://www.wildgoosespace.org.uk/
Wellspring Healthy Living Centre – Community Garden – Strawberry Lane – Barton Hill Settlement
A green space to ‘grow your own’, get involved and de-stress. A free project for residents of east and inner city Bristol.
Grow your own nutritious produce, Listen to the birdsong and unwind, Reap the health benefits as well as a healthy crop.
Our aim is to provide the local community with a space that they can use as their own and enjoy throughout the year.
We meet regularly at the allotment garden in St George every week. There is no membership, no cost and you don’t have to commit to anything, just come when you feel like it. We are a sociable group, stop for tea from time-to-time and share a picnic lunch. We share out whatever harvest is ready to take home.
We welcome volunteers of all ages who would like to get involved with our large outdoor allotment and welcome new ideas. Our community garden provides opportunities for local residents to participate in a variety of horticultural and environmental activities.
The space also provides opportunities for socialising, learning and encouraging integration and co-operation. We have a more relaxed, non-regimented approach to gardening leaving the participants to enjoy growing their produce.
We support the development of groups and activities to encourage ongoing use of the space by individuals and families. We develop and share our knowledge together, with other members of the garden very willing to provide basic allotment skills such as growing vegetables and herbs, composting and gardening for wildlife.
There is a mix of individual plots for residents personal use and communal plots for groups.
https://www.wellspringhlc.org.uk/community-garden/
https://www.bartonhillsettlement.org.uk/
Incredible Edible Bristol
Incredible Edible Bristol are inspiring people all over the City to take food production back into their own hands. Any piece of land has the potential to grow food – be it a curbside, your back garden or a spare corner in a park. Our mission is to take down the barriers between you and your ability to grow there.
If you eat, you’re in.
Across Bristol there are over 40 edible gardens in parks, street corners and station platforms that have been built and planted with our IncrEdible volunteers and partners. The food that grows there is free for anyone to take and eat.
Lawrence Weston Community Farm
The Lawrence Weston Community Farm is a community-managed project that aims to improve the quality of life for local people.
We do this by working with members of the local community and other groups to provide exciting and inclusive activities, as well as a safe, free, green community space. The farm wants to provide a supportive environment in which people can flourish and contribute positively to their community.
Saltmarsh Drive, Bristol BS11 0NJ
Organic Blooms
We grow all our flowers sustainably and without the use of artificial chemicals. We were proud to achieve Soil Association organic certification in February 2017. We are also a social enterprise, offering city and guilds training and work preparation for local people with disabilities and support needs. Organic Blooms is more than the sum of its parts. It is about growth, about putting down roots in our local community. We are growing lives, as well as flowers, a perfect combination, and we’re sure – just as Nature intended!
Organic Blooms, The Former Allotment, Latteridge Hill, Latteridge, BS37 9TS
Bedfordshire
Edible High Town
A community group dedicated to transforming the green spaces in High Town into attractive and edible plots!
https://www.facebook.com/pg/ediblehightown/about/?ref=page_internal
Edible Luton
Edible Luton is all about creating and celebrating growing spaces around the town. We share news and expertise across the groups already running community gardens, and provide support for new projects.
If you’ve got a patch of ground you’d like to turn into a garden, we’d love to help you too.
Incredible Edible – Dunstable
We are a group of neighbours who have come together to cultivate a piece of public land owned by Central Beds Highways.
https://www.incredibleedible.org.uk/find-a-group/dunstable/
https://www.facebook.com/Incredible-Edible-Dunstable-246156608855949/?ref=page_internal
Incredible Edible Oldhill in partnership with Autism Bedfordshire
Carly Billingham, a volunteer, will be working with the local community and Autism Bedfordshire to maintain the bed for the local community.
Toddington Community Garden
Toddington Community Garden began in March 2015 and is part of the Incredible Edible Network of gardens throughout the UK. We grow organic vegetables, fruit and herbs which are all free for the community to harvest. The garden is run by a group of volunteers of all ages and virtually everything has been donated by the community. We are always looking for more helpers so get in touch if you are interested! We aim to provide free, healthy food and a lovely garden to work or relax in. It’s a great place to make new friends in the village – come along to one of our “working” mornings or afternoons!
High St, Toddington LU5 6BY
https://www.facebook.com/toddingtoncommunitygarden/
Berkshire
Five a Day
Community project providing horticultural therapy and education and volunteering opportunities to all sectors of the community.
Five a Day Market Garden, The Street, Englefield, Theale, RG7 5EL
The Friendly Gardeners Group
The Friendly Gardeners Group is a gardening group for older people at risk of loneliness and social isolation.
Live in Reading? Enjoy gardening? Would you like to make some new friends?
Join our Friendly Gardeners group at Friends Meeting House, Church Street, Reading on Fridays from 10am-12 noon during spring and summer.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/berkshire/activities-and-events/friendly-gardeners-group/
Green Health Thames Valley
Green Health Thames Valley provides support for clients with mental health difficulties through a tailored programme of horticulture-based programmes and activities – broadly described as horticultural therapy. Our clients are members of the community who experience mental health challenges, or who are recovering from/at risk of complex mental health difficulties, social isolation and socio-economic exclusion. We have a focus on intensive support for a small number of clients which sets us aside from other gardening-based projects. We currently have a community garden in Whitley – one of Reading’s, and the UK’s, most deprived communities.
We have a small staff team comprised of our Horticulture Therapist, a team of volunteers and an administrator.
Well Centre, Dawlish Road, Whitley, RG27SD
https://greenhealththamesvalley.org.uk/
Jeallott’s Hill Community Landshare
Multi purpose 6 acre site enjoyed and developed by volunteers with diverse abilities and backgrounds for horticultural activities.
Wellers Lane at jct of Penfurzen Lane, Warfield, RG42 6BQ
https://www.facebook.com/JealottsHillCommunityLandshare/
Reading Green Wellbeing Network
A network of local providers delivering Green Care and nature-based interventions to people with a wide range of needs in and around Reading
https://www.facebook.com/RGfHWN/?ref=page_internal
The Ridgeline Trust
We help people to learn new skills, regain lost skills and improve mental and physical health in our beautiful garden in East Reading.
If you are living with disabilities or facing mental or physical health issues, gardening can help you feel better about yourself. Here at the Ridgeline Trust, we provide structured gardening sessions where you and the garden can grow together.
25 Whiteknights Road, Reading RG6 7BY
https://ridgelinetrust.org.uk/
Thrive Reading
Social and Therapeutic Horticulture Programmes.
The Geoffrey Udall Centre, Beech Hill, Reading RG7 2AT
https://www.thrive.org.uk/how-we-help/regional-centres-and-programmes/reading
Buckinghamshire
Branch-out MK CIC
Branch-out MK CIC is a Community Interest Company. We are a not-for-profit organisation that supports adults with learning differences and autism through Social & Therapeutic Horticulture.
We grow a wide variety of seasonal, speciality, artisan cut flowers & foliages. We sell our flowers both online and from our ‘Botanical Boutique’, where we also have a wonderful range of botanically inspired gifts.
We supply our flowers to both the public and to florists.
Every person that attends our sessions will improve their self confidence, learn new practical skills and enjoy a relaxed social atmosphere where they can meet new people and make new friends; all of this whilst helping to grow top quality British Cut Flowers.
Our shop, based at York House Community Centre, Stony Stratford, is open on Saturday (10am-4pm).
Our social & therapeutic horticulture sessions run from 10.00am – 3.00pm (with half day options also available).
Room 3.1, York House Community Centre,. London Rd, Stony Stratford. MK11 1JQ
Incredible Edible Fishermead
Our vision is to create kind, confident and connected communities through the power of food.
https://www.incredibleedible.org.uk/find-a-group/incredible-edible-fishermead/
Lindengate
Social and Therapeutic Horticulture for people with mental health problems to aid them on their road to recovery.
The Old Allotment site, next to Dobbies Garden Centre, Aylesbury Road, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6BD
Wycombe MIND
Supporting & empowering people with severe & enduring mental health problems. Includes day centre & various activities including some gardening.
16-18 Easton St, High Wycombe HP11 1NR
Cambridgeshire
Cambridge Growing Spaces
Cambridge Growing Spaces is a Transition Cambridge project. The project aims to reclaim unloved and underused public spaces around the city of Cambridge and transform them using edible landscaping. If you have ideas on edible landscaping in Cambridge, UK, know of a space that needs care, or would like to help plant or plan, contact us or keep your eyes open for Growing Spaces meetings on the Transition Events listings or sign up for the Transition Bulletin.
http://www.cambridge.growingspaces.org/about/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CambridgeGrowingSpaces/
Challis Trust
The Trust looks after a 2-acre garden and a house, gifted to Sawston village in 2006, managed and maintained by a large group of volunteers. We are always pleased to welcome and support new team members. The Victorian house holds the village history archives and other artefacts, set up in permanent displays and in temporary exhibitions. The Garden itself is in a very peaceful setting in the centre of the village and contains ornamental borders, a summer wildflower meadow, a winter walk, mature trees, lawns, a pond, an orchard, a vine house, raised vegetable beds, soft fruits and beehives. The very friendly team of volunteer gardeners meets three mornings a week during which time the Garden is open to visitors. In addition to the regular opening times, the Trust holds several events each year, including two free children’s events, an Anniversary Fete, NGS Open Gardens and a Horticultural Show. This is a wonderful place to meet up with friends and family, or just to sit and relax in a natural environment. A number of local groups and clubs meet regularly in the Garden, including several supporting adults and children with mental and physical health issues. The Garden can be booked for groups to use out of normal opening times for classes, practical sessions or get-togethers. http://www.challistrust.org.uk Facebook @challisgarden Email: chair@challistrust.org.uk
68 High Street, Sawston, CB22 3BG
Darwin Nurseries and Farm Shop
Darwin Nurseries is a horticulture project and farm shop where adults with learning disabilities and mental health challenges gain the skills, independence and confidence to take an active role in the community.
Everything we do is about empowering and enabling co-workers to achieve their personal goals and explore their potential.
Our focus is not on disability but on the ability of each individual to build their independence and gain work and social skills.
Co-workers engage in a wide range of activities at Darwin. Activities range from animal husbandry, ,caring for our pigs, chickens, goats and rabbits to horticulture and farming, making hanging baskets and potting on seasonal plants plus sowing ,growing and caring for produce that will be sold in the shop and many conservation projects.
Our thriving farm shop is at the heart of the community and is staffed by our co-workers. We have more than 25 years’ experience serving Cambridge and surrounding villages. Here we provide real work experience covering all aspects of working in retail;,from customer service and till work to designing seasonal shop displays and ordering stock.
Darwin Nurseries, 5 Quy Water, Newmarket Road, Teversham, CB1 9AT
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/darwinnurseries/
Loves Farm Community Garden
Incredible Edible Love’s Farm is a community gardening project growing food to share.
We grow organically, we share enthusiastically! Whatever your skills/ interests:- gardening, advertising on social media, fundraising, landscaping, coordinating projects – DIY- building a stronger local/ organic food community – You are NEEDED! Help us give shape to our project and make it yours.
Loves Farm, St Neots PE19 6SL
https://www.ourlovesfarm.co.uk/
https://www.incredibleedible.org.uk/find-a-group/loves-farm-community-garden/
https://www.facebook.com/incredibleediblelovesfarm/
Maggie’s Centre – Cambridge
Maggie’s is a national cancer charity with 25 years of experience and expertise providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, the centres are warm and welcoming, and are run by expert staff who help people live well with cancer.
Maggie’s believes that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well being. Each of their centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building to ensure a strong connection between the outside and inside space. Maggie’s have worked with gardeners such as Dan Pearson, Sarah Price and Piet Oldoulf to create landscapes that can be seen or stepped out to from their centres with planting schemes that add colour, scent and interest throughout the year.
If you’d like to Volunteer you could help us look after them by donating your gardening skills.
Addenbrooke’s Hospital, 21 Milton House, Puddicombe Way, Cambridge, CB2 0AD
https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-cambridge/
Nightingale Garden
Community gardening led by volunteers who have no particular training in either community development, horticulture, therapeutic projects. We learn alongside other volunteers and try to keep what we do safe for everyone.
Nightingale Park, Nightingale Avenue, Cambridge CB1 8SQ
http://www.nightingalegarden.org.uk/gardening/
Cheshire
Incredible Edible Birchwood
Incredible Edible Birchwood is a part of the Incredible Edible Network and aiming to create a new community garden in Birchwood, Warrington. We also organise regular plant and seed swaps during the growing season, as well as other related activities and events. Everyone welcome, whether you’re a beginner or a keen enthusiast – and whether you’ve got patio pots or an enviable sized lot.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/iebirchwood/
Incredible Edible Crewe
Our vision is to create kind, confident and connected communities through the power of food.
https://www.incredibleedible.org.uk/find-a-group/incredible-edible-crewe/
Incredible Edible Handbridge
Project supported by Friends of the Earth Chester & District. The aim is turning unused areas into growing spaces, in order to provide fresh and healthy organic food for members of the community that is produced locally. Growing food for ourselves rather than buying from a supermarket is healthier and reduces environmental impacts such as those surrounding plastic packaging, emissions from importing food from abroad and the destruction of habitat for agricultural land. Also, turning our city greener works towards reducing carbon in the atmosphere, and increasing biodiversity in urban areas. Through community farm sharing we also connect people of all ages with the food we eat and connect with each other as a community, combating issues such as loneliness, poor nutrition and obesity and mental health issues whilst raising awareness of sustainable food and empowering the community.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/IEHandbridge/about
Incredible Edible Wilsmslow
What we do:- garden community plots across Wilmslow with herbs, fruit & veges for everyone to enjoy- we are the active volunteer gardeners section of the Wilmslow In Bloom project
https://www.facebook.com/IncredibleEdibleWilmslow/
Old Town Bloomers – Community Garden Project
The Old Town Bloomers are a community gardening group, based in Runcorn, Cheshire.
We are a diverse bunch, with our youngest current volunteer being 4 and the oldest being a wee bit older. We welcome anyone, from expert dirt throwers to those that just want to chat and drink lots of tea. Please don’t worry if you can’t attend every week, there is no pressure from us.
https://www.oldtownbloomers.com/
The Wonky Garden
We are based in Halton. Our gardens support all ages and abilities with engaging nature based activities with wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. Our gardens are filled with abundant beautiful flowers and kitchen produce for all to enjoy.
In close partnership with volunteers, we will enable the design, creation and nurturing of vibrant community spaces, and school gardens, with an abundance of flowers, fruit and vegetables together with sensory areas for relaxation. The aim is not perfection but more about; bringing together different generations of volunteers to engage in their surroundings and develop a closer community, preventing social isolation and combating loneliness, sharing knowledge and expertise, enriching school curriculum themes (including science, maths, geography, art, languages), improving physical health and mental wellbeing, building life skills (confidence, teamwork, communication), and having fun and…
….together creating ‘The Wonky Garden’, making green spaces special places.
Halton, Runcorn, Cheshire WA4
http://thewonkygarden.co.uk/index.html
https://www.facebook.com/thewonkygarden/
Cornwall
Camel Community Supported Agriculture
We’re a not-for-profit community-run local food scheme near Wadebridge in north Cornwall. We grow vegetables to organic principles using no-dig and agroecological farming methods. Camel CSA is a community interest company, so any profits are ploughed back into the project. Members of our subscription scheme get a share in the produce, have an equal say in how we’re organised and are invited to take part in our voluntary activities. Some do, some don’t; it’s not compulsory!
Our elected volunteer core management group deal with the day-to-day administration. Paid expert growers work with our volunteer growing team to produce the vegetables. The volunteer picking and packing team work alongside the growers to share out the weekly harvest and prepare the vegetable boxes.
Treraven Farm, Treraven Lane, Wadebridge PL27 7JZ.
The Eden Project
Our social and therapeutic horticulture project uses growing and gardening to support individuals who are living with anxiety or depression to help them make positive changes in their lives.
Vounder Garden, an area in Eden’s outer estate, provides a safe, friendly environment where people can connect with nature and try out something different and learn new things – no experience necessary!
Run by a therapeutic horticulturalist, the project helps individuals living with anxiety or depression to establish a personal plan to explore what they can achieve from their time in the garden.
The Eden Project, Par, St Austell, PL24 2SG
Edible St Austell
Edible St Austell is a simple idea: we can work together to grow tasty fruit for everyone. Sometimes it can be hard for people to afford healthy, organic local produce. And not everyone has a garden to grow their own. But if we utilise community spaces and share our skills, St. Austell can be a beautiful edible town; producing food for all residents to enjoy.
The Growing Project
Community Gardening and Vegetable Boxes
https://www.facebook.com/groups/163836810346046
Incredible Edible Helston
Incredible Edible Helston, started by Helston Climate Action Group, is a local project that supports localism, biodiversity and reduction of carbon emissions. The goal is to grow and share our own food and build our community resilience. Join us!
https://www.facebook.com/EdibleHelston/
Incredible Edible Penryn
A community project to encourage Penryn residents to grow their own vegetables, share produce and buy locally grown food. We want to see fruit and vegetables, herbs and edible flowers growing in planters on the main street, at the bus stop, outside the Town Hall and in any unused areas of ground. The produce will be there to share – to see, smell and taste when you are on your way home or popping out to the shops.It doesn’t take big things to create big changes – it takes small things that capture the imagination. The idea is based on ‘Incredible Edible Todmorden’. Todmorden is a small, market town in Yorkshire, where they started in just this simple way and four years later, they have developed the project so far that they are now aiming to be totally self-sufficient.Anyone can get involved – in whatever way you feel able. You don’t need to have green-fingers or even know the difference between broad beans and baked beans! We need people to grow a few seeds, dig, plant, make signs, spread the word, be creative, make suggestions – anything you can offer! As they say in Todmorden “If you eat, you’re in.”
https://www.facebook.com/IncredibleEdiblePenryn/
One for All Community Garden
A Community garden planted on a disused playground between two housing estates. Many of the residences have no gardens. Community Raised beds and a kids gardeners club.
Community Hub, 111 Kinsman Estate, Bodmin PL31 1PQ
https://oneforallcommunitygarden.weebly.com/
PEaT Project – Plant Eat and Teach
A garden project working with the whole community, including disadvantaged and marginalised people. We grow vegetables, fruit and flowers. We also run training and courses in Cooking, nutrition and crafts.
Growing Links, Possers Lane, Gulval TR18 3BU
Phone: 07979 120909
The Potager Garden
Potager has emerged from the bramble choked wilderness of an abandoned plant nursery and is now a relaxing and beautiful haven to rest a while, learning, eating, meeting friends or just relaxing. We look after the garden with the help of friends and volunteers, maintaining the ornamental garden, growing vegetables for the café, landscaping and planting new areas. In collaboration with the Sensory Trust, there is a fortnightly dementia friendly gardening group that runs at Potager.
Potager Garden, High Cross, Constantine, Falmouth, TR11 5RF
https://www.potagergarden.org/
Pop Gardens
PoP Gardens has been set up by Lynne Evans who wanted to combine her expertise in Occupational Therapy with her passion for the practical benefits of gardening to support wellbeing and recovery. Providing specialised training for health professionals in horticultural therapy, carefully prepared activity boxes to support therapy work in the garden, and delivering group horticultural therapy sessions.
POP Gardens, Kempthorne House, 4 St Peter’s Hill, Flushing, TR11 5TP
South Kerrier Alliance CIC
South Kerrier Alliance Community Interest Company (SKA) is a social enterprise, formed by local volunteers, to address the needs and aspirations of the community of South Kerrier: Helston and its surrounding parishes. Projects have included a Wild flower garden in a public park, and a community vegetable garden.
Helston, TR13 0SR
https://www.facebook.com/SouthkerrierallianceCIC/?ref=page_internal
St Ives Community Orchard
St Ives Community Orchard and Wildlife Reserve is 30 acres of beautiful green space overlooking St Ives.
A wildlife haven encouraging biodiversity as well as a place where people can come together to work, learn, play, relax & enjoy the fruits of their labour.
Since 2015 volunteers have transformed a piece of unused land that was covered in mostly brambles & bracken into an abundant, diverse Orchard & edible forest garden with 100’s of fruit & nut trees as well as fruiting bushes of many unusual varieties, wildflowers, wild grasses, medicinal plants, perennial vegetables and many woodland trees creating shelter.
It has a large open area to relax & have community events, a living willow dome, veg garden, pizza oven, bonfire space and an apiary with unusual bee-hives. There are pathways from the orchard leading through old lichen-covered woodland to a wildlife reserve on the hillside above, where over 1000 native trees have been planted. At the top of the hill there is heathland with granite tors & 360 degree views of the ocean and the moors.
Penbeagle Ln, Saint Ives TR26 2HS
https://www.stivesorchard.co.uk/
The Sensory Trust
At the Eden Project we worked with the design team to create a sensory garden. By consulting with local disabled people we were able to craft a garden that was fueled by their ideas. The garden is filled with sensory features inviting people to pause and immerse themselves in the detail of the space.
A sensory garden designed in collaboration with the Eden Project is a good example of consulting with people of different ages and abilities as a way of identifying key features.
The Eden Project, Bodelva, Par PL24 2SG
https://www.sensorytrust.org.uk/projects/gardens
County Durham
Green Durham
Welcome to Green Durham the new home of Transition Durham, Durham Local Food and The North East Permaculture network. The three groups have come together to provide a single site to help you find Local Food providers, Community groups and Projects from around Durham and throughout the North East.
https://greendurham.org.uk/listing-category/community-group/community-garden/
High Grow Darlo
High Grow Darlo is an innovative community project planting fresh vegetables, fruits & herbs in public areas around Darlington for public consumption.
The project involves planting vegetables and herbs and fruit trees in boxes and plots of land around Darlington to promote; Healthy eating for all, Education for all, Promotion of local produce, and business Community involvement. Our vision is to combine with other initiatives in Darlington to position the town as a leader in the promotion of healthy, thrifty eating to the benefit of the whole community
https://www.facebook.com/High-Grow-Darlo-682963241764963/
Incredible Edible Bishop Auckland
A community project with the vision of creating kind, confident and connected communities through the power of food.
https://www.facebook.com/incredibleedibleba/
Incredible Edible Dene Valley and Eldon
Our vision is to create kind, confident and connected communities through the power of food.
https://www.incredibleedible.org.uk/find-a-group/incredible-edible-dene-valley-eldon/
Pioneering Care Partnership
The PCP garden is a vital tool in the health, wellbeing and personal development in everyone that uses it and with the help and support of local companies gives us a fantastic space that we can all use for a healthier and happier lifestyle.
Together 21 (which supports children with Down syndrome) and a local nursery school regularly use the garden as part of their learning and development projects.
Our regular group of gardeners meet Monday’s and Wednesday’s 10.00 am to 12.00 noon, these sessions are free and no booking is required. You can discover the health benefits of gardening. Learn about and take part in flower and wildlife gardening and growing your own vegetables.Our community garden is supported by a group of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers of all ages. All equipment is provided and the gardeners get to take home what they grow. Any surplus is used to supply the Kitchen Garden our onsite Coffee Shop or is sold to generate an income for new equipment/materials.
Pioneering Care Centre, Carer’s Way, Newton Aycliffe DL5 4SF
https://www.pcp.uk.net/community-garden-and-allotments
Saint Cuthbert’s Hospice
5 acres of mature gardens surround this CQC outstanding-rated Hospice. In development since 1988, the gardens are cared for by volunteers. Includes a Victorian-style greenhouse and large vegetable, fruit and cut flower area. Lawns surround smaller scale specialist planting, and areas for patients and visitors to relax. Woodland area with walks, sensory garden, and an ‘In Memory’ garden with stream.
Park House Rd, Durham DH1 3QF
https://www.stcuthbertshospice.com/
The Growing Place, Seaham
Shaw Trust Social Enterprises are independent not-for-profit businesses that employ, train and support disabled adults in meaningful work activity. Our enterprises include a number of garden centres and other horticultural social businesses. Activities include learning about and growing plants, preparing and caring for plants for sale, gardening and grounds maintenance and customer service.
The Growing Place Seaham The Heathway Parkside Crescent Seaham Durham SR7 7UR
The Growing Place, Stockton
Shaw Trust Social Enterprises are independent not-for-profit businesses that employ, train and support disabled adults in meaningful work activity. Our enterprises include a number of garden centres and other horticultural social businesses. Activities include learning about and growing plants, preparing and caring for plants for sale, gardening and grounds maintenance and customer service.
The Growing Place Stockton 196a Bishopton Road Stockton TS18 4PH
Ushaw Moor Action Group – Community Garden
The Community Garden provides a great space for the community to enjoy and use. It provides a place for many people to use daily from school children passing through on the way to School or back home and those who go to relax or even exercise there.
The Community Garden has been open for 5 years and is an established part of our village despite a few folks not having visited yet. So please visit and spread the word to family and friends. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the Community Garden and to use their horticultural skills or simply grow some flowers and vegetables for family and friends. Events we held in the past have attracted over 200 people.
The Deerness Shed in the Community Garden, which is supported by Durham County Council, is a dedicated place for men of all ages to meet up in a safe, friendly group to chat, plan activities, trips, improve the environment and get active.
The Hut, 21 Chestnut Grove, Ushaw Moor, DH7 7LJ
https://umag.org.uk/the-community-garden/
Veg Out In Barney
Castle Barnard’s Incredible Edible Group. Our vision is to create kind, confident and connected communities through the power of food.
https://sites.google.com/site/vegoutinbarney/
Cumbria
Appleby Edibles
The ‘Appleby Edibles’ community group has a polytunnel and garden at the Appleby Heritage Centre by the railway station.
Station Yd, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6UL
https://www.facebook.com/Appleby-Edibles-250006379246544/
Garden of Eden
Part of PACT – Penrith Actioon for Community Transition. We have joint gardening projects including ways to encourage home growing and healthy eating. We also garden in the raised beds and peace garden and around town.
Anyone is welcome to join in and help to make our town look even better. Also a chance to grow fruit and veg and be supported by folks who know how to do it!
PACT, 3 Sand Croft, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8BB
https://www.penrithact.org.uk/garden-eden
https://www.facebook.com/Garden-of-Eden-Penrith-Community-Gardeners-380457295365950/
Grow Well
Grow Well aims to give people the opportunity to take part in gardening and meet others regularly. Everyone is welcome.We meet in our community garden in Vulcan Park every Thursday 10-12 noon.
14 Park Ln, Workington CA14 2QA
https://www.facebook.com/growwellwestcumbria/?ref=page_internal
Growing well
Growing Well is a farm-based Mental Health charity near Kendal. We provide a safe supportive working environment to nurture mental health recovery. We work with people on a weekly basis, sometime over years, to help rebuild a sense of purpose, to engage in meaningful and fulfilling activity and to build hope for the future.
When people leave us, they have learnt the skills to manage their mental health, reduce their reliance on health services, but know how to access help if they need it.
Low Sizergh Farm, Kendal, LA8 8AE
https://www.growingwell.co.uk/
Incredible Edible Ulverston & Ulverston in Bloom & Gill Banks Action Group
We are passionate about our community, its health and wellbeing. We help grow and promote food locally and we plant so that people and wildlife benefit. Through Incredible Edible Ulverston we help people to:- Learn more about planting, growing and cooking their own food- Create spaces for food growing- Promote businesses selling local produce- Be healthier through good food, exercise and community building. Through Ulverston in Bloom we- Improve the attractiveness of our town- Promote the use of wildlife friendly planting- Provide opportunities for community involvement.
https://www.facebook.com/IncredibleEdibleUlverstonInBloom/
Derbyshire
Incredible Edible Chesterfield
We find unused green spaces in the community and make them incredible, by cleaning them up and planting edible plants and pollinators. Incredible Edible Chesterfield is about the power of small actions and everyone is welcome to join in.
https://www.facebook.com/IncredibleEdibleChesterfield/
Inspire Community Garden
Volunteering, Community space for hire, Wildlife area.
Former Westfield Allotments Site, Ashgate Road, S40 4AE
http://www.inspirecommunitygarden.org.uk/
Newbold Surgery
The surgery would like to become more involved with our local community and would like to suggest that the green space around the surgery building be used as a community allotment and garden. The allotment could be used by local people for local people. It has been suggested that any fresh produce grown could be ‘sold’ by means of an honesty box and the funds raised put back into the project.
3 Windermere Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8DU
https://www.newboldsurgery.co.uk/info.aspx?p=19
Townend Community Garden
A lovely safe space for the benefit of all local residents. Enjoy gardening with others or sitting and enjoying the tranquillity.
https://www.facebook.com/Townend-Community-Garden-108011734307090/
Market St, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak SK23 0HJ
Transition New Mills – Incredible Edible New Mills
Transition New Mills promotes locally produced food and drink, whether that is growing it in gardens, allotments or other open spaces, food sold in shops around the town or food produced and sold by local farmers and local food and drink producers, as well as encouraging cooking, baking and preserving at home and within schools.
This is carried out in conjunction with local people, businesses, schools and organisations and can be done in a range of ways, including talks and demonstrations on food and cooking, visits and open days, and publicity.
For these projects to be successful we need people to join our team. Roles are there for the asking in planning, discussions with pub landlords, councils etc; construction, maintenance and anything else you would be interested in. In particular we need Project Champions for each project.
Incredible Edible New Mills is one of Transition New Mill’s projects that brings together the efforts of different groups and organisations throughout the community.It promotes more widespread cultivation of food by as many people and organisations as possible, inspired by the original Incredible Edible project at Todmorden.
https://transitionnewmills.org/food-group/
Treetops Hospice Care
The 12 acre site began as a Spring garden over 12 years ago following an appeal for daffodil bulbs. A team of 10 volunteers help to create all-year round colour with woodland planting, herbaceous/perennial borders, rose garden, wildlife meadow and pond and small fruit orchard. Raised wheelchair walkways allow access through some woodland areas with a circular walk along bark chipped paths.
Treetops Hospice Care, Derby Rd, Risley, Derby DE72 3SS
https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/
Devon
Bovey Community Garden
The Community Garden is open to everyone in the local area to come and grow their own fruit and vegetables, share knowledge and learn new skills.
The Community Garden, Parke, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9JQ
https://www.boveycommunitygarden.org.uk/
Crediton Community Allotment
‘The aim of the project is to improve the social, mental and physical well-being of people in the community especially after lockdown who will benefit from being part of a social group all taking part in working outdoors on an allotment safely together. Volunteers help with all aspects of growing food on site: sowing seeds, bringing on plants, weeding, watering, harvesting etc. as well as supporting others within the community to take part.’
The project has gone from strength to strength. There is a new workshop shed and paved area with seating to enjoy the view across Crediton. We also have raised beds and landscaped areas for ease of access. We plan to run group sessions covering growing food, sustainability and other community-based themes and an open day on 22nd May 2021. We will be working hand in hand with other community organisations including the food bank and are now starting planting of different areas.
Volunteers are at the allotment every Wednesday. You are welcome to visit during that time however it is essential to contact Katheryn Hope, Westbank Activity and Volunteer Coordinator, before visiting via the link to the right of this page, or by phone, 01395 446896. The allotment can be found going up the hill at Barnfield, the gate at the top on the left and the first allotment on your right – it is the top allotment.
Barnfield, Crediton, Devon
http://sustainablecrediton.org.uk/calendar/crediton-community-allotment.aspx
Farms for City Children
Farms for City Children aims to encourage learning, to raise self-esteem, and to enrich young lives by providing a safe and welcoming setting where children and their teachers together get involved for a whole week in the working life of a real farm with real farmers.
The main objectives underpinning our aims are as follows:
- Understanding farming, the countryside and food production.
- Social and emotional development through teamwork.
- Immersion and total involvement through a whole seven-day stay a ‘world away’.
- Celebrating success and building self-worth through work and the completion of tasks.
- Learning about healthy eating.
- Using practical, hands-on learning outside the classroom to enhancing the requirements of the national curriculum.
- Drawing on the farm experience and the charity’s literary heritage to promote literacy and storytelling.
- Building and developing relationships.
- Addressing poverty of experience arising not just from economic and social deprivation, but also from the effects of increasing materialism.
Huxham Barns, Huxham, Exeter, EX5 4EJ
Nethercott House, Iddesleigh, Winkleigh EX19 8SN
https://farmsforcitychildren.org/
Foxhole Community Garden
Foxhole Community Garden is a beautiful 0.7 acre site on the Dartington Estate alongside Old School Farm.In the garden is an orchard, fruit bushes, annual and perennial vegetable beds, a wildlife pond and wildlife habitats, willow domes, a firepit cooking area and mud kitchen play areas.
In 2015 Foxhole Garden Community Interest Company was formed with two key aims: to provide a safe space for vulnerable groups to enjoy gardening, and to create a thriving community garden offering space for local families and residents to learn about growing and cooking organic produce and to enjoy being outside together.
Foxhole Community Garden, Old School Farm, Dartington Estate, TQ9 6EB
https://foxholecommunitygarden.org.uk/
Futures Farm
Futures Farm is set in the beautiful coastal village of Woolacombe which lies along the North Devon Coasts Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and we are lucky enough to have stunning views of the beach and sea from all angles of the farm. We have seen first hand, the positive effect outdoor learning can have on the individual and we want to share this by working in partnership with you to meet the needs of the young people and adults in your care.
We aim to offer a mixture of educational and therapeutic based programmes designed to meet the individual needs of those referred to us. We believe working alongside others who already have experience of supporting young people and adults can allow us to get the best out of those in our care and therefore openly encourage meeting with referers, parents, carers and students to discuss and design bespoke programmes where necessary.
We are part of the Countrymen UK Network and participate in the Countrymen UK Monitoring and Evaluation project, which is carried out by the University of Essex. We provide a service to men who have worked in farming or horticulture or in any other countryside and outdoor environments; or men who have simply enjoyed being outdoors as part of their leisure interests.
Western Rise, Beach Road, Woolacombe, EX34 7AG
The Growing Well Garden
Growing Well Garden is a green social prescribing project based at Bow Medical Practice in Devon which provides gardening as a therapeutic activity in a friendly and supportive setting.
Growing Well Garden, Iter Cross, Bow, Crediton EX17 6FB
Incredible Edible Cranbrook
We are a small but growing number of local people who gather at the education campus or at the planters by Younghayes centre. We want to make connections through food , it might be through growing together, or it might be through cooking community meals. We are all passionate about wanting to make Cranbrook a welcoming place where people can have a greater sense of belonging. This sense of belonging can be done through different means , and our way is to do this through food. When we meet we work together , have time for social chats and might just learn from each other. We try to make the meetings informal and relaxed as well as fun. Sometimes we bring food and a cup of tea to share. Children are welcome to come along and we are happy for them to play as well as growing , All children need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Everyone is welcome – whether you are an experienced gardener or if you’re an entirely new to it. We have got some tools , however if you got some yourself please bring them along.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/growfoodcranbrook/about
Incredible Edible Ilfracombe
The Incredible Edible network is an umbrella group for members who believe that providing public access to healthy, local food can enrich their communities.
https://www.facebook.com/IncredibleEdibleIlfracombe/
Incredible Edible Totnes
In our town and nearby we are growing fruit, herbs, nuts, vegetables and edible flowers in public and unused spaces in Totnes for everyone to share.
The potential output of even small spaces is huge. Whether you believe in access to land for all, re-localising our food supply and avoiding packaging, cutting down on food miles, happily overturning the supermarkets’ stranglehold on our food system, or just enjoy being outside gardening with others, come and join us.
Since we started planting nut trees in March 2007 on Vire Island, we have extended our edible growing to many sites all over town and beyond, in public spaces and school grounds. Our initial aim was to plant nut trees, and as the years went by, we also planted soft fruit, herbs, edible flowers and vegetables as well. We also planted a tree nursery and forest garden in Follaton arboretum.
On the many growing sites in Totnes, we welcome local people and visitors to get involved in planting and maintenance. You don’t have to be an expert gardener. We provide tools and share skills.
Help in other aspects of our project, like publicity and fundraising, are welcome too.
https://www.transitiontowntotnes.org/incredible-edible/
Incredible Town Square Garden – Crediton
Join neighbours, friends, school children and local gardeners to grow and sustain over time, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers, free for picking!
https://www.facebook.com/IncredibleTownSquareGarden/about/?ref=page_internal
Okehampton Community Garden
Our mission is to bring together members of the community to support and encourage gardening of all kinds, especially the growing of food. We are in a beautiful location on the edge of Dartmoor.
Fatherford Lane, Okehampton, EX20 1QS
https://okehamptoncommunitygarden.com/
The Old Farmhouse Day Service
Whether you are looking to meet new people, share your hobbies, or learn new skills, our Day Service will help you to live your life the way you choose. The Old Farmhouse Day Service is for older people and delivered by a friendly, dedicated team who offer a welcoming, safe and caring environment. Our drop-in sessions include a busy calendar of activities and the option for delicious home-cooked meals. The Old Farmhouse is based in Kingsteignton and open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9am-4pm.
The Old Farmhouse, Priscott Way, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3QT
Sage Green Growing Co.
Sage Green Growing Co. is a community interest company which is set up as a social enterprise to provide tangible benefits for local communities. It is a ‘green care’ initiative providing a space for people who are aged 50+ and others in society who would benefit from improved well being, reduced social isolation and increased education opportunities. All this can be achieved when outdoors with nature working in the beautiful walled garden at Powderham Castle. We grow fruit and vegetables using organic methods. We plan to sell our produce to the local community. People participating will be offered vegetables we have grown to savour the delights of eating the food they have helped produce. Surplus produce will be donated to local charities and food banks. We are a learning space where people can gain a horticulture qualification: City and Guilds Level 1 Award in Practical Horticulture.
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, EX6 8JQ
https://www.sagegreengrowing.org.uk/
Stonehouse Time Bank
A time bank is a way for people to come together and share their skills and know-how. Everyone’s skill, time and contribution is equally recognised and valued. For every hour of help that someone puts in they get one time credit. You can exchange your time credits on getting help with something else or you can save them to use in the future. Anyone over 18 can join. Local businesses and organisations can join too. Activities have included Garden tidies and Horticulture.
Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3QS
https://stonehousetimebank1.wordpress.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Stonehouse-Timebank-287896981268443/
The Walled Garden – Dawlish
A walled garden in Dawlish. The aim of the group running it is to provide a therapeutic space for people who would benefit from a quiet, secluded environment where they can participate in gardening and creative activities. Anyone wishing to join should send the group a message and we’ll be in touch.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3729969410659555
Dorset
Cherry Tree Nursery
Through the use of Therapeutic Horticulture, Cherry Tree Nursery helps to restore mental well being, and give purpose to people’s lives. We are a Charity providing meaningful occupation in a supportive environment, aiming to restore well-being to people with mental illness.
Northbourne, Bournemouth BH10 7DA
https://www.cherrytreenursery.org.uk/
Chestnut Nursery
A charity based on horticulture providing meaningful occupation in a supportive environment, aiming to restore well-being to people with mental illness. Although it is primarily a sheltered work project, Chestnut is much more than just a place to work. It aims to provide a happy, friendly community, where people are actively encouraged to care for and support each other.
Chestnut offers a service addressing the needs of the whole person, in addition to therapeutic and varied work rehabilitation. Working closely with Cherry Tree, our sister nursery, we are also able to access the services of a specialist Disability Rights Advisor, provided by the local Citizens’ Advice Bureau. They provide help with filling in forms and accessing benefits, information on entitlements, and advice on a wide range of issues ranging from housing and debt to information on employment.
75 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1TN
https://www.chestnutnursery.org.uk/
Incredible Edible Boscombe
Incredible Edible Boscombe aims to increase the amount of locally grown food. Aspiring to community led regeneration, cohesion and well-being for all.Originally a community food growing program proposed as part of the award winning plan to reinstate the community and arts centre in Boscombe (BCCA). Open to all, Incredible Edible Boscombe is a partner of the community led organisation, The Shelley Trust. The Shelley trust is an independent Community led umbrella organisation dedicated to preserving and perpetuating the Shelley legacy in Bournemouth and abroad through the arts, heritage, community and education. Incredible Edible Boscombe is part of our commitment to learning, creativity, well-being and the Transition Towns movement. To get involved, volunteer your time or garden either send us a message or email to IncredibleBoscombe@outlook.com.
https://www.facebook.com/IncredibleEdibleBoscombe/
Julia’s House Children’s Hospice
Julia’s House Children’s Hospice provides respite care for children with life-threatening or limiting conditions. Our garden has been designed so the children can experience and enjoy different sensory elements and is cared for by our volunteer gardeners.
135 Springdale Rd, Corfe Mullen, Broadstone BH18 9BP
Longmead Community Farm
Longmead Community Farm is here to help families in crisis. Whether that’s you, someone you know or someone you work with, Longmead is a safe, supportive rural environment for learning new skills, re-kindling relationships and building the self-confidence needed to cope with the challenges of modern urban life.
Longmead has been accredited as part of the care farming network and its working is based on their code of practice. This is relatively new work in the UK that is rapidly growing as people realise its benefits. Care farming is a partnership between farmers, care providers and their participants. This partnership seeks to offer a solution to some of the UK’s health and social care needs particularly in the area of mental health.
Longmead Farmhouse, Milborne St Andrew, DT11 0HU
Shaftesbury Health Champions
The Health Champion volunteers at Shaftesbury’s Abbey View Medical Centre have created an outdoor space for local people to enjoy. Residents will be encouraged to join this new gardening group to grow fruit and vegetables to take home or to use as ingredients in the Champions’ proposed healthy cookery sessions.
Abbey View Medical Centre, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DH
https://www.blackmorevalesurgery.co.uk/
Tumbledown Farm – Weymouth Area Development Trust
Tumbledown in Weymouth is a 27-acre former farm owned by Weymouth Town Council, which is being developed into a community asset in partnership with WADT, based on the following vision.
“An inclusive greenspace which nurtures the life-giving environment to support community led growing, learning and well-being, now and for future generations.”
We are working together with Dorset Council, Public Health and Natural England. Following public consultations at the end of 2019, several key themes emerged that expressed how local people felt the land and its natural capital might be repurposed to meet the needs of the community, and its vulnerable members.
Tumbledown Farm, Radipole LaneDT4
https://wadt.org.uk/active-projects/tumbledown-farm/
The East Riding of Yorkshire
The Green Team
The Green Team is a registered charity based in Goole in the East Riding of Yorkshire, providing volunteering opportunities to local people.
Our aims are to:
- Benefit the elderly and people with disabilities in Goole and the surrounding area by the provision of a gardening maintenance service.
- Advance the education of our Volunteers in horticulture skills and practices by providing training.
The Courtyard, Boothferry Road, Goole, DN14 6AE
https://www.thegreenteam.org.uk/
Incredible Edible Marshland – Ousefleet
We aim to bring together the Marshland villages through growing and sharing, to support a kind, confident and connected community.
https://www.facebook.com/Incredible-Edible-Marshland-562378197619614/
Oldroyd’s Corner
Oldroyd’s Corner is a community garden that is there for people to come and relax, to do work shops like yoga. Every Friday we have Beverley Men in Sheds with us and volunteers that enjoy tending the garden.
Woodmansey Garden Centre, Hull Road, Woodmansey, Beverley. HU17 0RS
East Sussex
BHfood
Volunteer to work in one of 70 community gardens or orchards across Brighton and Hove. Aims to develop a community garden and provide access for local people to socialise, grow herbs flowers and vegetables, and learn about nature.
Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG
Stanmer Street Community Garden Brighton BN1 9SE
Centre for Ecotherapy
The Centre for Ecotherapy provides support for vulnerable people in the local community, aiming to improve and maintain well-being through the use of nature-based and horticultural therapies, mindfulness and practical activities.
Stanmer Park, Brighton, BN1 9PZ
http://www.centreforecotherapy.org.uk/
Common Cause Co-op – Lewes
Common Cause runs the Lewes Community Allotment and Ringmer Community Orchard which both have drop in sessions on particular days. We also run the Lewes House Garden Project offering supported therapeutic gardening, working in partnership with the GP surgeries.
St. Anne’s House, 111 High Street, Lewes BN7 1XY
http://www.commoncause.org.uk/
Edible Eastbourne
Edible Eastbourne are a voluntary, not for profit community group. We would like to help Eastbourne develop a resilient, sustainable local food system and help increase access to fresh, low cost or free healthy food for everyone.
We aim to do this by: 1) Running local food projects 2) Setting up community growing spaces and orchards 3) Initiating, advising and assisting local groups wanting to set up community growing spaces and food projects 4) Raising awareness of the importance of locally grown and produced food 5) Assisting in the establishment of a local food network and promoting local food 6) Working with local authorities to establish a process and licences for community food projects 7) Working in partnership with communities, schools, colleges, community groups, charities and other local organisations to increase the opportunities for everyone in the community to have access to local food 8) Conducting outreach activities and workshops in communities and schools across town to help establish local networks and community representatives.
We welcome volunteers in a variety of roles and invite everyone to become a member to help support our work and projects. Help us to create an Incredible Community.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/edibleeastbourne/about/
Incredible Edible Pevensey and Westham
Our projects are based on kindness, bringing all members of the community together by sharing the fun of growing, harvesting and eating food.
We aim to make the villages of Pevensey, Pevensey Bay and Westham even more beautiful, providing nectar sources for bees and improved habitats for other wildlife.
We aim to fill public spaces that are currently grassed over or otherwise unused with a variety of edible planting that will look great, taste great and help the local ecology.
We want to work with schools, churches and other community groups in order to include everyone in our project and help people to understand that even small changes in our local environment can make a big difference. Everyone is welcome to join in – from just becoming a member and receiving updates (it’s free) to helping us to plant trees.
We want to support community markets, farm shops, locally produced food and other local businesses, improving our local economy and reducing the carbon footprint created by buying produce that has been grown abroad.
https://incrediblepaw.wixsite.com/incrediblepaw
Jamie’s Farm – Lewes
Jamie’s Farm acts as a catalyst for change, enabling disadvantaged young people to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We do this through a unique residential experience and rigorous follow-up programme, combining farming, family and therapy.
Vulnerable young people nationwide will be better equipped to thrive during secondary school years and beyond. Our powerful formula of Farming, Family and Therapy, delivered via a five-day residential and rigorous follow-up programme, addresses the root causes of exclusion by equipping vulnerable children to thrive during their secondary school years. We work in partnership with all our schools as we recognise that for impact to be greatest, we have to empower and support schools in order to make changes last. Specifically, our programme is designed to improve behaviour, boost engagement and improve well-being by building soft-skills such as self-esteem.
Allington Farm, Allington Lane, Lewes, BN7 3QL
Friary Gardeners – Parchment Trust
Friary Gardeners offers horticultural training and greater independence to adults with a wide spectrum of leaning difficulties in the Hastings and Rother area.
Ore Place Farm, The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 2RA
https://www.parchment-trust.org.uk/friary-gardeners
Grace Eyre
Gardening activities for people with learning disabilities, autism, and/or mental health issues.
36 Montefiore Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6EP
Grow – Growing Wellbeing
Based at Saddlescombe farm outside Brighton; Grow offers a wide range of outdoor activities – either one-off days or courses for 8 consectutive Thursdays. Geared around learning new skills in an outdoor and natural environment, to help people improve their well-being.
Saddlescombe Farm, Saddlescombe Road, BN45 7DE
http://www.growingwellbeing.org.uk/
Our Community Garden – East Hoathly and Halland
A safe, supportive environment providing a nurturing place for local people who are challenged by mental health and physical disabilities.
East Hoathly Community Garden, 15b Church Marks Lane, East Hoathly, BN8 6EQ
https://www.ourcommunitygarden.org.uk/
Plot 22
PLOT 22 is a community allotment and therapeutic garden based in Hove. We provide communal gardening and outdoor cooking activities for local residents and vulnerable groups to help reduce social isolation, improve mental health and increase nature connection. As well as Community Gardening, the site is used as a venue for Therapeutic Horticulture – including by organisations such as Touchbase.
PLOT 22, Weald Allotments, Weald Ave, Hove, BN3 7JN
https://www.plot22.org/touchbase
Rock Farm
Rock Farm is a 6 acre therapeutic, community market garden based near Washington, run by One Church Brighton. We are open on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10-3.30pm. We are run by volunteers and offer a fantastic opportunity to connect to nature, share and learn skills, join a supportive and fun community and eat and grow together. We are always looking for new volunteers, companies & groups to come and join us.
Rock Farm, The Hollow, Washington, RH20 3GR
https://www.facebook.com/RockFarmVeg
The Seaford Community Garden
Open Wednesdays 9.30am -12.30pm all year round, and on Saturday mornings in the summer. Volunteers welcome.
Within a welcoming walled garden, we grow ornamental plants and vegetables, and sell plants and produce. The garden is as much about community as it is about gardening.
The Volunteers aim to make it a welcoming space for visitors who want to pop in for a chat, advice or just to sit.
Within the garden there are many different areas including flower beds, vegetable plots, a polytunnel, a wildlife pond and a classroom where volunteers share a tea break, either inside or outside depending on the weather. Regular topics for conversation range from what in the garden has been successful, future planting plans, possible new projects – as well as what is going on in the town. The joy of a community garden like this one is the lively company which makes even weeding fun.
Founded in 2007, the garden is well-established, and provides a great variety of tasks, for those with and without previous gardening experience. The garden is designed with wheelchair access in mind.
We are an inter-generational group, who aim to play to each others’ strengths. Between us, we also do maintenance, carpentry and Facebook updates.
https://renaturingseaford.org/seaford-community-garden/
11 East St, Seaford BN25 1AD
Sussex House Day Services
Day Centre to enable people to live as Independently as possible – Activities include Gardening and Horticulture.
19 High St, Battle TN33 0AE
https://www.aspens.org.uk/sussex-house-day-services
Veterans’ Growth
Veterans’ Growth is a charity dedicated to helping ex-service personnel who are suffering from mental heath issues. We offer Horticultural Therapy and support. The programme is based in East Sussex but available to anyone from around the UK.
Rocks farm, Oast Cottage Lane Westfield, TN35 4RS
Essex
Acorn Village
Supporting adults with learning disabilities, in a residential and day care setting.
Acorn Village, Clacton Road, Mistley, Manningtree CO11 2NJ
https://www.acornvillages.com/
Get Diggin’ It
Get Diggin’ It invites you to take part in our social enterprise inspiring people to come together to grow food, get well and healthy, look after our natural world, and to build a vibrant happening community! And the best bit, we do it in other people’s gardens bringing life to the community and making our land work for us. With the fruits of our efforts, we can offer our volunteers some of our amazing fresh veg every week you help out, and with the sale of the rest of our high nutritional locally grown veg, we’ll be able to keep the company active so that you can enjoy our creative, social initiatives from cookery classes and even dance classes, to mindfulness and wellbeing events. If you have skills or expertise, let’s get you involved in offering a class or leading a workshop. Everyone has a role to play in Get Diggin’ It.
Jubilee Allotments, Waldgrooms, Great Dunmow, Dunmow, CM6 1EA
The Growing Place, Upminster
Shaw Trust Social Enterprises are independent not-for-profit businesses that employ, train and support disabled adults in meaningful work activity. Our enterprises include a number of garden centres and other horticultural social businesses. Activities include learning about and growing plants, preparing and caring for plants for sale, gardening and grounds maintenance and customer service.
The Growing Place Upminster, South Essex Crematorium, Ockendon Road, Upminster, Essex RM14 2UY
Incredible Edible Leigh-on-Sea
We want to work together as a community to change our food system for the better. Think global, act local – taking action in our own communities to make a difference in the wider world.
https://www.facebook.com/IncredibleEdibleLOS/
Little Havens Hospice Gardens
The gardens and surrounding areas are an important part of the care Little Havens provides for the children and their families who use the hospice. The gardens are a beautiful and peaceful retreat and offers plenty of play opportunities. There are gently sloping paths which allow children to access all parts of the garden including wheelchair users. Potting area and vegetable garden.
Daws Heath Rd, Benfleet SS7 2LH
http://www.havenshospices.org.uk/little-havens/
The Othona Community
A Christian retreat and community where various activities – including Horticultural are included to promote well-being.
East Hall Farm/East End Rd, Southminster CM0 7PN
https://www.othonaessex.org.uk/
Trust Links – Growing Together
Trust Links is South East Essex’s local independent charity for mental health and wellbeing. We offer therapeutic gardening, recovery classes, social activities, employment training, and more to people living with mental health conditions and for unpaid carers. We’re committed to building stronger communities and promoting sustainable living.
Growing Together Westcliff, 47 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9AG
Growing Together Rochford, 34 Rocheway, Rochford SS4 1DQ
Growing Together Thundersley, 6 Runnymede Chase, Benfleet SS7 3DB
Growing Together Shoeburyness, Elm Road, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9RZ
Trustlinks Basildon, Vange Hill Drive, Basildon, SS16 4DA
Trustlinks Cressing, Witham Road, Cressing, Braintree, CM77 8PD
Voluntary Action Epping Forest
VAEF runs a number of projects in the Epping Forest district and surrounding areas. When gardens and lawns become overgrown, most of us find it a nuisance. People who are physically unable to do their gardens find it distressing, particularly those who are housebound. The aim of this service is to provide gardeners and volunteers to maintain the gardens of people who cannot do it themselves, free of charge.
The work of this project contributes to independent living making clients feel much safer in their homes and less vulnerable. Clients have reported that an untidy garden can attract unwanted attention, inviting crime and making it difficult to access.The Voluntary Action Epping Forest Gardening Service provides a free of charge practical service which enables people to go on living independently. The project also brings together clients and volunteers who benefit from the social interaction of helping clients and working with other volunteer gardeners (we work in teams to make the tasks more fun!).Most of the work involves simple weeding, pruning, mowing or trimming.
Woodside Industrial Estate, Unit 14E, Woodside, Thornwood, Epping CM16 6LJ
Wellgate Community Farm
Wellgate Community Farm exists as a focus for community, creating an opportunity for people to grow, make a positive contribution and promote social cohesion. It is committed to providing a safe, inclusive place for individuals and groups to develop emotionally, socially, physically and spiritually within a working farm environment through volunteering, education, training, therapy, recreation and learning about all aspects of farming life.
Wellgate Community Farm, Collier Row Road, Romford, RM5 2BH
Yarra Services
We are a highly trained, family run facility. With our skilled, experienced care staff we give encouragement and support to working age adults in an exciting format to enable them to push themselves further than they have before. With a choice of 2 morning activities every day and full input into where we access the community The day service provides reassurance and dependability to our families.
The working farm group is designed to feel like a work placement . Our service users are working through outcomes to ensure they become knowledgeable and confident both working with animals and maintaining the farming environment.
We provide dedicated staff, modern transport and a purpose built farmhouse. Everything you need to feel reassured and safe both in the farmhouse and whilst accessing the community.
Yarra Services, Stanway Green, Heath Road, Colchester, CO3 0RA
Gloucestershire
Cashes Green Community Allotments
Part of Down to Earth Stroud. Our aims are to bring people together, to provide capability to grow vegetables, fruit and flowers to those who for whatever reason could otherwise not enjoy gardening and to create an inclusive sociable space. This is intended to be somewhere people of all backgrounds, abilities and outlooks can mingle and enjoy social contact and the joy of growing things. The benefits to health, both physical and mental, of green spaces, gardening and social interaction are now becoming widely acknowledged. We hope to provide facility for those to be more widely available in the cashes Green area. Also planned are wildlife areas and flower meadows for quiet contemplation and possibly community events but suggestions are always welcome.
Cashes Green, Stroud GL5 4NR
https://www.downtoearthstroud.co.uk/applewood-allotments-cashes-green-stroud/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2487386831297434/about
Churchdown Community Garden
Part of Down to Earth – Stroud. A new GP surgery opened in Parton Road, Churchdown in Gloucester in April 2018. Surrounding the premises is green land which was unused that we hope to develop to benefit patients and the wider community and in the summer of 2019 it was confirmed that this was going to be possible. We will be utilising this space to create a community gardening scheme.
We are looking for volunteers to get involved and help to put in raised beds and seating, build compost bins, grow food, maintain the gardens and share cups of tea. All abilities and experience welcome. This will be an opportunity to make new friends, share knowledge (and tea!) and enjoy being creative.All you need to bring is some gloves and good sturdy footwear.
Parton Rd, Churchdown, Gloucester GL3 2JH
https://www.downtoearthstroud.co.uk/churchdown-gp-surgery-gloucester/
Down to Earth – Stroud
Down to Earth Stroud support people in growing and harvesting their own fruit and vegetables. Our aim is to increase access to, and availability of, fresh, nutritious and healthy food and encourage reconnection with the land.
We provide a range of services including gardening and we run several community projects across Gloucestershire.
Down to Earth Stroud, PO Box 427, Stonehouse, GL6 1JG
https://www.downtoearthstroud.co.uk/
Edible Stroud
The idea behind Edible Stroud is to grow more food locally and to provide a wildlife friendly environment from which we will all benefit.
https://www.facebook.com/ediblestroud/about/?ref=page_internal
Farms for City Children – Wick Court
Farms for City Children aims to encourage learning, to raise self-esteem, and to enrich young lives by providing a safe and welcoming setting where children and their teachers together get involved for a whole week in the working life of a real farm with real farmers.
The main objectives underpinning our aims are as follows:
- Understanding farming, the countryside and food production.
- Social and emotional development through teamwork.
- Immersion and total involvement through a whole seven-day stay a ‘world away’.
- Celebrating success and building self-worth through work and the completion of tasks.
- Learning about healthy eating.
- Using practical, hands-on learning outside the classroom to enhancing the requirements of the national curriculum.
- Drawing on the farm experience and the charity’s literary heritage to promote literacy and storytelling.
- Building and developing relationships.
- Addressing poverty of experience arising not just from economic and social deprivation, but also from the effects of increasing materialism.
Wick Court, Overton Ln, Arlingham, Gloucester GL2 7JJ
https://farmsforcitychildren.org/
The Garden Pathway
The Garden Pathway is a Community Interest Company providing specialist, tailored, person centred horticulture therapy interventions for individuals with a range of physical and mental health difficulties.
We use the principles of Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) alongside other psychological techniques to support the Client Gardeners we work with to improve wellbeing, reduce distress, and build social connections.
The Garden Pathway works with groups of people with specific needs, including those with chronic or progressive physical health problems, and specialises in supporting people with dementia and other neurological conditions.
Each Client Gardener referred to The Garden Pathway is offered a supportive assessment where an individual formulation of need is developed and collaborative goals are set.
Gardeners are then guided to engage in one of our group programmes where The Garden Pathway therapy team will support them to achieve goals and improve their mental and physical wellbeing through horticulture.
Groups are tailored to their collective needs and those of every individual.
The Vale Hospital, Dursley, GL11 4BA
Great Oaks Dean Forest Hospice
The Hospice is nestled in the heart of the Forest of Dean, it has a large traditional all year round garden.
Great Oaks/The Gorse, Coleford GL16 8QE
https://www.great-oaks.org.uk/
Hope Springs Gardening
Hope Springs Gardening uses social and therapeutic horticulture to support people experiencing mental health issues, particularly those experiencing grief. I run private & Group Sessions using social and therapeutic horticulture techniques to support participants and to enable them to learn new things. I also deliver therapeutic gardening sessions to primary school and pre-school children with additional social and emotional needs.
https://hopespringsgardening.org.uk/
Maggie’s Centre – Cheltenham
Maggie’s is a national cancer charity with 25 years of experience and expertise providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, the centres are warm and welcoming, and are run by expert staff who help people live well with cancer.
Maggie’s believes that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well being. Each of their centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building to ensure a strong connection between the outside and inside space. Maggie’s have worked with gardeners such as Dan Pearson, Sarah Price and Piet Oldoulf to create landscapes that can be seen or stepped out to from their centres with planting schemes that add colour, scent and interest throughout the year.
If you’d like to Volunteer you could help us look after them by donating your gardening skills.
The Lodge, Cheltenham General Hospital, College Baths Rd, Cheltenham, GL53 7QB
https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-cheltenham/
Stroud Valleys Project
Sustainable development with communities – we have outdoor 8 volunteer teams working on greenspaces, allotments and other food growing sites as well as managing sites for local councils. We have diverse volunteer groups with multiple and complex health issues.
8 Threadneedle Street, Stroud, GL5 1AF
http://www.stroudvalleysproject.org/
Vale Community Allotments Scheme
Part of Down to Earth – Stroud. We have developed unused ground at the front of the hospital and installed over 40 (51 as of May 2019) raised bed allotments which are available through social prescription or for local individuals and groups interested in growing their own fruit and vegetables. We have also planted an orchard, and developed the beds around the hospital with our volunteers who join us for a weekly gardening club. We have very gratefully received support from funders and the local community and in the last few years have been able to continue to develop the site and build a further section of raised bed allotments.
Lister Rd, Dursley GL11 4BA
https://www.downtoearthstroud.co.uk/vale-community-hospital-allotment-scheme/
Greater Manchester
Crossacres Cultivators
Age UK Gardening club for the Over 55s. We do a bit of gardening – weather permitting or share gardening tips and experiences, improving the environment over a cup of tea or coffee!
Crossacres Care Centre, Peel Hall Road, Wythenshawe M22 5DG
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/manchester/activities-and-events/#CRC
The Curzon-Ashton Community Foundation – The Defence Gardens Scheme
DGS aims to help fill the gap in mental health support by increasing access to nature-based therapy; creating the time and space for bespoke, holistic support and a ‘soft landing’. DGS combines People, Place and Purpose brought together by a highly trained Practitioner. A manual outlines the programme and evaluation framework. For clients, this explains the sessions as well as the opportunities for progression. For project leaders it explains the integrity of the course, as well as a fidelity of delivery and evaluation that is understood by funders and sponsors.
DGS runs for 10 weeks for groups of 8 supported by 2 staff plus an experienced veteran who supports progression. There is one 3 hour session a week, usually 11 am-2 pm on a weekday.
The Curzon -Ashton Community Foundation(CAF) in Aston-under Lyne, Greater Manchester is partnering with DGS to develop a Hub and Spoke Garden.
The Hub Garden, shown above, will be developed in partnership with DB Garden Nurseries in Hyde, Greater Manchester where CAF have an established working relationship. The Spoke garden shown below in the early stages of its development, has been allocated by Tameside Council as part of their support to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Nursery Rd, Hyde SK14 4PD
https://salmon-owl-9a2b.squarespace.com/north-west
Incredible Edible Astley
If you would like to be a partner in starting a community farm in Astley please get in touch.The aim is to provide fresh and healthy food for members of the community that is produced locally.Growing food for ourselves rather than buying from a supermarket is cheaper, fresher and reduces environmental impacts such as those surrounding plastic packaging, emissions from importing food from abroad and the destruction of habitat for agricultural land.Through community farm sharing we also connect people of all ages with the food we eat and connect with each other as a community, combating issues such as loneliness, poor nutrition and obesity and mental health issues whilst raising awareness of sustainable food and empowering the community.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/incredibleedibleastley/
Incredible Edible Egerton incorporating IEBX
Based in the grounds of Walmsley Unitarian Chapel we support Incredible Edible BX to grow it, cook it, eat it. Incredible Edible Bromley Cross was founded in the summer of 2012. We are a voluntary group of people from the Bromley Cross and surrounding areas seeking to promote a community approach to the growing and sourcing of locally produced food. The concept is based on the model from Todmorden (incredible-edible-todmorden.co.uk) – with the simple aim – the community growing food for themselves and promoting local producers and businesses, to benefit the local economy. Our main base is at Walmsley Unitarian Chapel, Blackburn Road, Egerton. We also have sites for growing fruit and veg at Hough Lane (junction with Darwen Rd), Bromley Cross Village Hall (garden at the back), and a polytunnel at The Last Drop (at the side of the spa). We are always looking for volunteers to help us out with all sorts – not just gardening, but publicity, media stuff, fund raising, and any other ideas you might have! If you fancy getting involved, you can do as much, or as little as you like, and you don’t need any specific skills – we would love to meet you!
https://www.facebook.com/IncredibleEdibleBromleyCross/
Incredible Edible Greenmount
Our vision is to create kind, confident and connected communities through the power of food.
https://www.incredibleedible.org.uk/find-a-group/incredible-edible-greenmount/
Incredible Edible Heaton Park
Our vision is to create kind, confident and connected communities through the power of food.
https://www.facebook.com/IEHeatonPark/
Incredible Edible Levenshulme
Incredible Edible Levenshulme is a newly established group of people who have come together with a vision to create a greener, cleaner, healthier Levenshulme. Passionate about local food and reconnecting people with seasonal produce, we aim to turn unloved places into productive growing spaces with free vegetables, herbs and fruit available to the whole community. We take our inspiration from Incredible Edible Todmorden and their huge success in turning small actions into a movement to create a resilient community that challenges inefficient, fossil fuel dependent and environmentally damaging food supply systems. Alongside communities around the world we intend to take the Todmorden model as a blueprint for our own local food revolution.Incredible Edible Levenshulme has so far adopted three planters on the A6, outside the Antiques Village and Trove, which were installed by Levenshulme Community Association in 2012 with a CASH grant from Manchester City Council. Plans are under way to identify and develop many more food growing spaces throughout the area. We are working with Levenshulme Community Allotment Project at Tonbridge Road Allotments and will be using the community plot to grow plants for the public planters and to host food events using their soon to be completed outdoor kitchen with cob oven.We welcome everyone so please get in touch if you would like to join us.
https://www.facebook.com/IncredibleEdibleLevenshulme
Incredible Edible Manchester
Derelict areas of land are transformed into edible plots, growing vegetables, fruit and herbs. The local community, and students, are free to pick whatever they like! This helps promote the ideals of local, sustainable food that is good for you. Student volunteers have helped this cause on many sites around South Manchester, and we need sustained support so that the edible plots continue to successfully grow crops for all to eat.
https://www.facebook.com/incredibleEdibleManchester
Incredible Edible MESS
MARPLE, MELLOR & MARPLE BRIDGE ENERGY SAVING STRATEGY is a local community project which aims to promote carbon reduction, raise awareness of climate change issues and find local solutions to some of the resulting problems.
Incredible Edible Marple has been formed as a sub group of MESS to grow food in Marple.
http://marplemess.org.uk/incredible-edible
Incredible Edible Mossley
We are passionate people working together for a world where all share responsibility for the future wellbeing of our planet and ourselves.
We aim to provide access to good local food for all, through
• working together
• learning – from field to classroom to kitchen
• supporting local business
All with no paid staff, no buildings, no public funding: radical community building in action.
Membership: If you eat you’re in. We are all unpaid volunteers doing our best for our town. We rely on donations not just of money, but more importantly your time.
https://iemossley.wordpress.com/blog/
Incredible Edible Prestwich
We at Incredible Edible plant fruit and vegetables in public spaces across Prestwich, Whitfield and Radcliffe.
Everybody’s welcome, regardless o father level of experience in gardening. There’s always someone who can teach or who want to learn. At the end of each session we share what we harvest, to take home and enjoy.
We have 8 projects in places including parks, pubs, tram stations and even a Fire Station. There’s something to suit every taste.
Incredible Edible Radcliffe
People are inspired by the action of Incredible Edible and with so many growing and changing their landscape across the UK and worldwide it’s easy to see why. There are no rules, just some values, stories and passion. Come and join us!
https://www.facebook.com/incredibleedibleradcliffe/
Incredible Edible Ramsbottom
We grow and campaign for local food… Our objectives are: To promote and develop a culture and opportunity for growing food, cooking and sourcing local products. To build on Ramsbottom’s wealth of voluntary sector engagement to develop new links and partners concerned with the future of food and growing. To work together as residents irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, ability, religion or political view. To develop whole community skills in growing and cooking local produce. o promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.
https://www.facebook.com/IncredibleEdibleRamsbottom/about/?ref=page_internal
Incredible Edible Romiley
Enabling access to healthy local food through activities including community food growing in public spaces.Incredible Edible Romiley meet on the LAST Wednesday of the month at the Cherry Tree Community Shops on Cherry Tree Lane at 7.30pm. Everybody’s welcome to attend.We want to bring local residents, groups, businesses and schools together to put healthy local food on the menu in Romiley. Could you help?
https://www.facebook.com/IncredibleEdibleRomiley/
Incredible Edible Salford
We are a community project who aim to provide accessible and affordable food, fresh fruit and vegetables to residents of Salford whilst engaging with business, education and community. Incredible Edible Salford is a social movement run by a devoted team of volunteers. We are a constituted group working to improve the lives of the people of Salford through community engagement based around growing your own food. Although we do seek grants to fund specific projects our core work is run on a shoestring budget of fundraising and donations
https://www.facebook.com/IncEdiSal
Incredible Edible Stretford
It’s official Stretford have now joined the Incredible Edible network! Our aim is to work with the community to provide accessible and affordable food, fresh fruit and vegetables to residents of Stretford whilst engaging with businesses, schools and the wider community.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/376570799864520
Incredible Edible Toad Lane Allotments
As part of the Pioneer Pantry at the Rochdale Pioneers Museum we will start growing fresh produce at our allotments on Toad Lane.
https://www.facebook.com/ToadLaneAllotments/?ref=page_internal
Incredible Edible Tottington
We are a communtiy food growing project. Everyone from the area is welcome to volunteer to help improve the area for all, and hopefully grow some food for the community to use too!
https://www.facebook.com/Incredible-Edible-Tottington-129481667124015/
Incredible Edible Wigan
Incredible Edible is a simple idea that puts food at the heart of the community.
By growing your own fruit, vegetables and herbs in communal areas, we’re encouraging you to better connect with your community and change the way you think about food and the environment.
We aim to make local food accessible to all by:
- Working together – volunteers are encouraged to plant on grass verges, gardens, parks, schools and colleges, bringing people together to grow and cook local produce for everyone to share
- Sharing skills and knowledge – from plot to classroom to kitchen, we can show you how to grow, harvest and prepare locally grown foods
- Supporting local businesses – partnering with local traders to help them flourish and strengthen the local economy.
Maggie’s Centre – Manchester
Maggie’s is a national cancer charity with 25 years of experience and expertise providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, the centres are warm and welcoming, and are run by expert staff who help people live well with cancer.
Maggie’s believes that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well being. Each of their centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building to ensure a strong connection between the outside and inside space. Maggie’s have worked with gardeners such as Dan Pearson, Sarah Price and Piet Oldoulf to create landscapes that can be seen or stepped out to from their centres with planting schemes that add colour, scent and interest throughout the year.
If you’d like to Volunteer you could help us look after them by donating your gardening skills.
The Robert Parfett Building, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 15 Kinnaird Road, Manchester, M20 4QL
https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-manchester/
Maggie’s Centre – Oldham
Maggie’s is a national cancer charity with 25 years of experience and expertise providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, the centres are warm and welcoming, and are run by expert staff who help people live well with cancer.
Maggie’s believes that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well being. Each of their centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building to ensure a strong connection between the outside and inside space. Maggie’s have worked with gardeners such as Dan Pearson, Sarah Price and Piet Oldoulf to create landscapes that can be seen or stepped out to from their centres with planting schemes that add colour, scent and interest throughout the year.
If you’d like to Volunteer you could help us look after them by donating your gardening skills.
The Royal Oldham Hospital, Oldham, OL1 2JH
https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-oldham/
Petrus Incredible Edibles Rochdale
Petrus Incredible Edibles Rochdale (PIER) is a community allotment on Belfield Road in Rochdale.
PIER is a beautiful, relaxing and therapeutic piece of land that grows fruit and vegetables for the local community.
PIER is a member of the wider Incredible Edibles network, representing Rochdale. Their vision is to create kind, confident and connected communities through the power of food. The movement was founded in Todmorden and its model has been replicated worldwide by growing and sharing food in public spaces.
Community gardening brings people together from all walks of life. The allotment is open to the public to be used as a recreational space and hosts a range of events throughout the year that are open to everyone.
PIER offers a gardening on prescription service that can be accessed via self-referral or referrals from health services and other support services.
Belfield Road, Rochdale OL16
https://www.petrus.org.uk/pier
Princes Park Garden Centre – The Ability Co-operative
The garden centre is a social enterprise run by community members and managed by the Ability Cooperative. It exists for the benefit of disabled people and the wider community. We want the garden centre to be an important community asset which provides a relaxing, friendly environment that everyone will want to use. The Garden Centre is fully operational and is open all year round. We have a range of plants, trees, shrubs and other garden products on offer.
Princes Park Garden Centre, Princes Park, Liverpool Road, Irlam, Manchester M44 6BR
https://www.princesparkgardencentre.com/
RHS Bridgewater
RHS Garden Bridgewater is pioneering a social prescribing project to support the local community’s wellbeing. People have been referred to RHS Garden Bridgewater through ‘social prescribing’ by their doctors and the wellbeing programme is looking at ways therapeutic gardening, gardens and green spaces can transform people’s lives.
Occupation Rd, Worsley, Manchester M28 2LJ
https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater/Articles/helping-people-to-better-health
Wigan and Leigh Hospice Gardens
Large attractive gardens surround the Hospice creating a place of tranquillity. At the front are beautiful raised beds and a new courtyard garden, at the rear 3 large ponds. Outside patients’ rooms are colourful tubs and flower beds. A memorial daisy garden. A wild flower garden has been created – ‘The Amberswood Garden’. The gardens are a haven for wildlife. Garden awarded ‘Gold’ in NW in Bloom.
Kildare St, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3HZ
Willow Wood Hospice Gardens
The sensory gardens, redesigned and maintained by two former National Trust gardeners and a wonderful team of volunteers, comprise a series of formal and informal gardens. These spaces contain lush, romantic planting design, filled with scent, texture, studies in colour combinations and sculptural form, water features, a kitchen garden, wildlife friendly planting and two woodland areas.
Willow Wood Cl, Mellor Rd, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6SL
Hampshire
Aldermoor Community Farm
We exist to nurture the potential of people and land. We believe every person has great potential and we want to see each other thrive. We also believe the land has great potential and we nurture it to be both abundant and beautiful.
Another way to look at it: we are about wellbeing and sustainability…. Wellbeing – nurturing the potential of people is about wellbeing. For us, wellbeing sums up all we need as humans and these are some of the things we think about: happiness, health, being creative, connection with the land, significance, connection with others (community), making a contribution (being productive). Sustainability – nurturing the potential of the land is about sustainability. We manage the land to bring out its abundance. We think of it as if nature plays all the instruments in an orchestra and we are the conductor. We manage the land so that all the parts of nature play to their best and we end up with land that is not only productive, but also beautiful. We are designing the farm using the principles of permaculture.
Open to volunteers 10am-4pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Soon to be offering more structured and targeted therapeutic interventions for people unable to access volunteering for physical, emotional, cognitive or social reasons.
Aldermoor Community Farm, Aldermoor Road, Southampton, SO16 5NN
Blooming Marvellous Supported Adult Gardening Project
Rushmoor Voluntary Services’ supported volunteering project is ‘Blooming Marvellous’ – a Supported Adult Volunteering Gardening Project for people with or recovering from mental health.
What is Supported Volunteering?
Supported Adult Volunteering aims to empower those who want to volunteer but would like some support to do so.
Our volunteers enjoy making a difference to the gardens and green spaces of Rushmoor. They are keen to help local vulnerable residents whilst building happier and healthier lifestyles for themselves by improving thier mental health wellbeing.
Our four main activities are:
- Working in the gardens of frail, elderly and disabled people in the Borough
- Improving community open-spaces
- Managing our allotments in Aldershot
- Working with other Countryside Charities
- Participating in training and information sessions
We hold several sessions a week to carry out our activities and support each other as well as take an active role in the development of the project. We are always on the lookout for Rushmoor residents gardens that we can ‘makeover’. This is a once off garden clearence service not a regular gardening maintenance service.
2nd Floor, civic offices, Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hants GU14 7JU
Copthorne Nursery
Copthorne Nursery is part of Romsey & Waterside Day Services, supporting adults with learning disabilities develop horticultural skills.
Copthorne Nursery supports adults with learning disabilities in the local area, providing a day service for them. Those who attend develop horticultural skills; increase their independence; learn new skills – horticultural and social – exploring new activities helping to build confidence and a sense of achievement.
Copthorne Road, Fawley, SO451DP
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Edible Wellesley
A growing initiative created by the residents of the Wellesley community. Put simply, we use our spaces to grow anything edible, of which everybody is welcome to enjoy!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/236865456902916/about
Incredible Edible Portsmouth
Incredible Edible Portsmouth aims to increase the amount of local food grown and eaten in the town. Businesses, schools, farmers and the community are more than welcome to participate. Fruit trees, Nut trees, vegetables and berries can spring up everywhere. Public flower beds can be transformed into community herb gardens and vegetable patches.Feel free to use this group to share seeds, skills, ideas, and food 🙂
https://www.facebook.com/groups/194151265121693/about
Fareham Community Link
Services for adults with learning disabilities including a day centre and ¾ acre plot with fully accessible grounds, poly tunnels, green houses and allotments for horticultural training.
1 Bath Lane Fareham PO16 0DJ
https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/adultsocialcare/care-homes/farehamcommunitylink
Fitzroy Hampshire – Petersfield
Day Care Support
Horticulture at Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 3JY
Fitzroy Hampshire – East Meon
Rural Skills at East Meon Sustainability Centre, East Meon, Hampshire GU32 1HR
Fitzroy Hampshire – Waterlooville
254 London Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7HG
Furzey Gardens
Furzey Gardens is a tranquil woodland garden nestled deep in the New Forest. Relax and escape during lockdown with a wander along our winding and meandering paths, with thatched tea rooms, vibrant autumn colour and fairy doors to discover. Every visit helps us continue our work to provide support and work experience for people with learning disabilities.
“A garden owned by the Minstead Trust who support people with learning difficulties to achieve greater independence, lead fulfilled lives and live as full citizens in society. As part of this, around 30 students at any one time receive horticultural training at the Gardens.”
Furzey Gardens, School Lane, Minstead, SO43 7GL
https://www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/furzey-gardens/
GardenMind Horticultural Therapy
GardenMind is a business that offers an interactive and multisensory experience, made specifically for the aging population suffering with Dementia, loneliness and Individuals with restricted movement. Our sessions are run by an experienced Horticultural Therapist, and take place both indoors and outdoors throughout the year.
Widley, Hampshote PO
www.facebook.com/GardenMind.ht
Growing 2gether
Growing2gether functions primarily as a horticultural therapy and environmental education centre for adults and young people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health issues. It also functions as a food growing hub for all members of the local community but in particular children.The Growing 2gether Project is based on a 1.5 ha site at Cottismore Park near Kingsclere, North Hampshire. The site contains greenhouses, allotments, an orchard and a Wildlife Education Area. The project is supported by the Greenham Trust, which owns the site.
Cottismore Park, Newbury Road, Kingsclere, Newbury RG20 4SY
https://www.n-c-r-c.org/growing-together/
Incredible Edible Winchester
Incredible Edible Winchester is all about getting people to grow their own food, reduce food waste, packaging and carbon footprints.
Incredible Edible (Food Action) Winchester promotes local food growing, buying local seasonal food and reducing food waste. These are our aims:1. Raising awareness of the carbon footprint of food. 2. Encouraging people to think about where food comes from and promoting locally sourced, seasonal food. 3. Raising awareness about the environmental damage of wasted food and way people can reduce their waste at home. We welcome new members – experts and enthusiasts alike. You can get involved in regular planting and maintenance, helping communities to set up and grow their own food or talking to individual and groups about food waste and buying seasonal foods
https://www.facebook.com/incredibleediblewinchester/
Maggie’s Centre – Southampton
Maggie’s is a national cancer charity with 25 years of experience and expertise providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, the centres are warm and welcoming, and are run by expert staff who help people live well with cancer.
Maggie’s believes that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well being. Each of their centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building to ensure a strong connection between the outside and inside space. Maggie’s have worked with gardeners such as Dan Pearson, Sarah Price and Piet Oldoulf to create landscapes that can be seen or stepped out to from their centres with planting schemes that add colour, scent and interest throughout the year.
If you’d like to Volunteer you could help us look after them by donating your gardening skills.
University Hospital Southampton, 101-103 Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6HT
https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-southampton/
Mayfield Gardens
We’re a garden centre in Mayfield Park in Southampton, and we aim to bring about positive change for people struggling with their mental health. Every penny we make from plant sales is ploughed back into helping people with mental health issues. We’re a social enterprise and a subsiduary of Solent Mind. We provide a place for people with mental health issues and learning disabilities to develop new skills and be part of a supportive, friendly community. Through our schedule of wellbeing groups and training programmes we empower people to make dramatic improvements in their mental health, confidence and self esteem.
Mayfield Nurseries, Mayfield Park, Weston Lane, Southampton, SO19 9HL
https://www.mayfieldnurseries.org.uk/
Project Manna
Project Manna is a place to find peace, encouragement, and a sense of purpose and self worth. We offer our smallholding to those who need support to help to change or rebuild their lives for a variety of reasons. We are tucked away in the beautiful New Forest, yet accessible to local villages and towns in Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire. The team at Manna have a heart for reaching out into the community to those who are often marginalised or isolated by society. Our aim is to help people grow and thrive in an environment that is safe, natural and offers all sorts of creative opportunities.
At Manna we offer people placements who we feel would benefit from either short or long term support. We are currently open 2 days a week from 10-5pm, and have a number of individuals who attend either weekly, twice weekly, or on an ad hoc basis, depending on what is best for them. We refer to these attendees as ‘Volunteers’. We also run one off events and activity days which can be tailored to suit the needs of the group.
Location TBC
Shore Leave Haslar
Shore Leave Haslar is a non-profit community project bringing life to the Memorial Garden at Royal Haslar, Gosport, Hampshire. Providing tri-service veterans with a safe haven, where they can come and rehabilitate through horticulture. We welcome anyone who has served in the Armed Forces, including the Merchant Navy and Reserve Forces. We support those with both mental & physical health issues. We are able to tailor our activities to suit all ages and abilities. To support our service users, within the Royal Haslar Memorial Garden, so that the can utilise the facilities and opportunities, that best suit their needs and goals, for rehabilitation and personal development.
Shore Leave Haslar, Memorial Garden, Royal Haslar, Haslar Road, Gosport, PO12 2AA.
http://www.shoreleavehaslar.org/
Wickham Community Garden
Based at The Wickham Community Centre. The Wickham community garden provides a place for local people to plant and grow together.
Mill Ln, Wickham, Fareham PO17 5AL
https://www.facebook.com/WickhamCommunityGarden/
Youth Dream – Selsey
The Bridge Youth Support Centre is located in the grounds of the Academy Selsey and works closely with the school. It provides students with mentoring and resilience t raining, emotional and educational support as well as advice on sexual health. In addition, The Bridge runs a number of activities, includingsewing, technology, basketball and the Hidden Garden Club – an after school gardening club.
Unit E, Penny Lane, 118 High St, Selsey, Chichester PO20 0QG
Herefordshire
The Cart Shed
OUR VISION To provide a service without walls which can transform lives.
OUR MISSION To provide tailored therapeutic support in a woodland setting, helping those experiencing an imbalance in their lives to heal, learn new skills, find friendship and a future.
OUR AIMS & OBJECTIVES To provide opportunities for communities and individuals experiencing social exclusion through disability, unemployment, age or economic disadvantage, by offering a series of training programmes to facilitate progression towards the employment market. To provide the opportunity for people to enjoy and understand the natural environment and to demonstrate the benefits of rural skills therapy to the improvement of health and well-being. To provide volunteering and employment opportunities to the local community. To lift the aspirations of people with mental health problems and learning difficulties and those who support them. To monitor and evaluate the impact of our interventions.
The Devereux Wootton site benefits from two purpose built polytunnels alongside raised beds. During the Coronavirus outbreak we have very successfully moved our Horticultural learningonline.
The Cart Shed, Devereux Wootton, Norton Canon, Herefordshire, HR4 8QN
ECHO
ECHO is an independent, Herefordshire-based charity with 230 members and over 150 volunteers. Amongst other activities it provides Horticultural opportunities to those with physical, sensory or learning disabilities.
40 West Street, Leominster, HR6 8ES
https://www.echoherefordshire.org.uk/
Jamie’s Farm – Hereford
Jamie’s Farm acts as a catalyst for change, enabling disadvantaged young people to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We do this through a unique residential experience and rigorous follow-up programme, combining farming, family and therapy.
Vulnerable young people nationwide will be better equipped to thrive during secondary school years and beyond. Our powerful formula of Farming, Family and Therapy, delivered via a five-day residential and rigorous follow-up programme, addresses the root causes of exclusion by equipping vulnerable children to thrive during their secondary school years. We work in partnership with all our schools as we recognise that for impact to be greatest, we have to empower and support schools in order to make changes last. Specifically, our programme is designed to improve behaviour, boost engagement and improve well-being by building soft-skills such as self-esteem.
Lower Wernddu Farm, Rowlestone, Longtown, HR2 0ED
Growing Point
Provision of therapeutic horticulture to groups and individuals with a wide range of disabilities through weekly therapeutic gardening sessions – in our purpose-built Demonstration Garden, or outreach sessions in the community. All sessions led by tutors trained in horticultural therapy.
Activities include outings to gardens of special interest in the county, talks on various topics throughout the year, tours of the Demonstration Garden, advice on adapting a garden for low maintenance or disability, and annual events for our gardeners – summer barbecue and our Autumn Show.
All ages and abilities are welcome. No need for previous experience of gardening. Individual needs are met through use of different gardening techniques and adapted tools.
Holme Lacy, Hereford, HR2 6LL
https://www.growingpoint.org.uk/
Hertfordshire
Foodsmiles St Albans
FoodSmiles is a Community Benefit Society, based in St Albans District, which aims to encourage people to grow and eat more sustainable local food through building a community of food-growers. We make local food and food-growing more accessible, bring our community together, share skills and provide a new source of local food for St Albans.
Hixberry Lane, St Albans, AL4 0TZ.
http://www.foodsmilesstalbans.org.uk/
Grow Cheshunt
Growing together! Grow Cheshunt is a volunteer led community group providing the guidance and space to encourage individual conscious connection between Community & environment. Developing our understanding of each other as we work to co-create new projects & ideas for a more inclusive, regenerative and positive approach to social, creative, sustainable change in the Borough of Broxbourne. Our Community Allotment is developing into what we hope will be a Hub to invite and meet new and existing members for conversation, workshops & getting our hands in the soil and growing food.
Plot 55 Dark Lane Cheshunt EN7 5EB
https://www.growcheshunt.co.uk/
Mudlarks Garden
Mudlarks is a Hertford based charity which supports adults and young people with learning disabilities and mental health issues. Mudlarks runs 5 projects in Hertford: a busy allotment site, 2 off site gardening teams, a vegetarian cafe in the town centre and a forest school.
Mudlarks Office – 2 Priory Wharf, Hertford, SG14 1RJ
https://mudlarksgarden.org.uk/
Sunnyside Rural Trust
Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted and Northchurch. Offering training and work experience for vulnerable people. We train people with learning disabilities to acquire skills in a number of rural activities. These include beekeeping, looking after chickens, growing a wide range of plants and produce, landscaping and garden maintenance.
Head Office, c/o Civic Centre, 161- 163 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HD
https://www.sunnysideruraltrust.org.uk/
The Triangle Community Garden
The Triangle Garden is a community garden within a local park where people of all ages and abilities can come together and take part in creative land-based activities, such as growing food, tending plants, creating wildlife habitats and making permanent garden features. The Garden is a part of a national network of permaculture demonstration projects and seeks to reconnect people with the natural world. We run community gardening activities open to all (but currently limited due to covid-19), and community events, workshops, walks and talks throughout the year. Our weekly Garden Club actively gardens the Triangle Garden and its allotments, while benefitting its participants in multiple ways. Our learning disability project, Growing Ability, provides social therapeutic horticulture, work experience, and active healthy living support for its members during the week.
Triangle Community Garden, Ransom’s Pavilion, Alexandra Road, Hitchin SG5 1RB
http://www.trianglegarden.org/
Kent and Medway
Abbey Physic Community Garden
APCG is an inclusive, accessible community resource in the heart of Faversham, providing companionship, therapeutic activities, training and skill building for people with mental health issues and those who are socially isolated. Our mission is Growing a Healthy Community – a reflection of both our focus on health and well-being and the importance of the community of peers who support each other with their lived experience. We also have an active group of volunteers who help maintain the garden and provide additional support to our members.
We are open 6 days a week from 10am-2pm. Tuesdays is reserved for people undertaking formal horticulture training. On Saturdays the garden is staffed entirely by volunteers and members.
APCG serves the people of Faversham and Kent, by providing a place of tranquillity, safety and well-being, founded on a core belief in the therapeutic value of gardening. We actively support people isolated by their mental or physical health, or social and economic disadvantage, and we give them a community to feel a part of. We receive referrals from a range of sources aside from word of mouth – Live Well Kent, Housing Associations, MIND, Kent and Medway Partnership Trust, Age UK, GPs and carers’ organisations. The Physic Garden is a place free of judgement, and full of welcome.
Abbey Place, Faversham, ME13 7BG
Acorns Day Centre
Day Centre Support for people with Learning Disabilities and complex needs – a avariety of activities including horticultural therapy.
Cornford Lane, Pembury, TN2 4QU
https://www.aspens.org.uk/acorns-day-services
Ashford – Blossoms of Hope
Blossoms of Hope runs community gardens for good mental health. As well as gardening, it is a place where you can talk openly about your own mental health in a safe and supported environment, you can also take part in our woodworking sessions or let go of your creative side with the art therapy sessions.
Singleton Environment Centre, Wesley School Rd, Ashford TN23 5LW
https://www.blossomsofhope.co.uk/
Blackthorn Trust
Supporting people with mental illness, chronic pain and type 2 Diabetes through crafts, cookery, a Deli, a cafe, a biodynamic garden and a variety of workshops.
St Andrews Road, Barming, Maidstone, ME16 9AN
https://www.blackthorn.org.uk/
Canterbury Oast Trust
Poulton Wood Nature Reserve – Supporting adults with learning disabilities – activities include woodcrafts, nature studies, horticulture and all round practical conservation.
2 Forge Hill, Aldington, Ashford TN25 7DT
https://www.c-o-t.org.uk/our-services/our-enterprises/poulton-wood
Charing Surgery Gardening Group
For Registered Patients at Charing Surgery – Join the gardening group and have fun doing something purposeful and improve your health and wellbeing at the same time. Get fresh air, exercise, be creative and meet other people in a therapeutic space for patients to enjoy. Get involved and help organise, create, dig, plant, grow and nurture. Green fingers not essential!
Open to all patients age 16+.
Tuesday 9am – 12pm
Charing Surgery, Hither Fld, Charing, Ashford TN27 0HZ
https://www.charingpractice.co.uk/our-services/gardening-group.html
Communigrow
Communigrow is a registered food education charity based in East Malling, Maidstone, Kent. We are focused on reconnecting people to freshly grown food, the outdoor environment it comes from and the soil it grows in. We want to teach people from all walks of life – rich or poor, young or old – about how to grow their own food and reconnect with nature. Learning, teaching, caring and sharing are the core aspects of the Communigrow project. We care about ethical food production, land and nature conservation and personal and collective well-being.
Communigrow Field, Park Farm, East Malling/Ditton, Maidstone ME20 6PE
Dandelion Time
Dandelion Time gives children and families time and space to love and trust again. Time to heal from emotional trauma and abuse. Time to rebuild confidence and strengthen relationships. And time to develop skills and aspirations for a brighter future.
We aim to help families recover from their trauma, have the time and space to trust again and to build relationships through our unique, therapeutic programme in the natural environment.
In a combination of one-to-one and group family sessions, families take part in practical farm and craft activities in which they engage with the natural world and processes, bringing therapeutic and developmental benefits whilst families enjoy being together in a relaxed supportive environment.
Work on the farm caring for animals and growing and harvesting vegetables helps children to expand their senses as a natural process in a natural environment. Children’s sense of responsibility and self-worth develop as they learn to care and be nurturing and compassionate towards trusting creatures. Families use the farm’s produce to prepare and cook meals; eating together, alongside other families, co-operating and sharing in joint activities.
Dandelion Time, Charlton Lane, West Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0NY
Bethersden Scout Hut, North Lane, Kent, TN26 3AL
Boughton Monchelsea Scout Hut, Campfield Farm, Haste Hill Road, Boughton Monchelsea, ME17 4LR
Dover – Blosssoms of Hope
Blossoms of Hope runs community gardens for good mental health. As well as gardening, it is a place where you can talk openly about your own mental health in a safe and supported environment, you can also take part in our woodworking sessions or let go of your creative side with the art therapy sessions.
Whitfield Counselling Centre, Dover CT16 2ET
https://www.blossomsofhope.co.uk/
Faversham – Blossoms of Hope
Blossoms of Hope runs community gardens for good mental health. As well as gardening, it is a place where you can talk openly about your own mental health in a safe and supported environment, you can also take part in our woodworking sessions or let go of your creative side with the art therapy sessions.
Millfield Road Allotments, ME13 8BX
https://www.blossomsofhope.co.uk/
Fitzroy Leo Trust
Residential Support for people with learning disabilities.
Boldshaves Oast, The Croft, Woodchurch, Ashford TN26 3RA
Fort Amherst Heritage Trust Community Allotment Group
To establish low cost community allotments for families and organisations working with disadvantaged people. Also the Allotment is used by Medway Adult Education for Horticulture classes.
Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4UB
https://www.fortamherst.com/support-us/
Gardening for Disabled Trust
Gardening for Disabled Trust aims to help people back into gardening in spite of disability. Grants available to people with all kinds of mental and physical challenges so that they can adapt their gardens and make gardening possible, enhancing their well-being and help them defy their disability. Based in Kent, they award grants to individuals and groups across the UK.
P.O. Box 285, Tunbridge Wells TN2 9JD
https://www.gardeningfordisabledtrust.org.uk/
The Glasshouse
We are a social enterprise offering second chances in the glasshouses of UK prisons. Our mission is to reduce reoffending through horticultural training and employment. Our team of ex-offenders grow and nurture beautiful, resilient houseplants, which are sold directly through our online shop, as well as our bespoke corporate gifting service and plantscaping for offices, hospitality and retail.
Our project is based at East Sutton Park prison for women in Kent. Here our team of ex-offenders care for, grow and propagate temperate house plants whilst training to reach a level 2 horticultural qualification. Upon release, we offer help with job placement and housing, as the primary causes of reoffending are lack of secure housing and employment.
HMP/YOI East Sutton Park, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 3DF
https://www.theglasshouse.co.uk/
Growing Concern – Choice Support
Supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, and mental health problems in learning horticulture.
Maidstone Road, Staplehurst TN12 0RE
https://www.choicesupport.org.uk/
Hands of Hope
Hands of Hope are restoring & developing a neglected walled kitchen garden and 22 acres of AONB land in Hawkhurst, located on the Kent and East Sussex Border – “Hope Farm Garden” – whilst conserving the sites natural heritage. Since securing planning in January 2019, we have been delivering programmes aimed at tackling food poverty, rural isolation and loneliness as well as improving mental & physical health for communities throughout Rother, Hastings, & West Kent. Projects include Get Growing, Bee in Company, Helping Hands Lunch Clubs, Men in Sheds and Holiday Hunger; additionally, we offer, free, rural crafts training & Volunteering sessions. We have a productive, organic, market garden, with Soil Association Accreditation & plan to extend our growing capacity in 2022 to support our new Box Scheme, Hope Farm Organics which was launched on 9th July 2021. Our current plans see us developing facilities on site that will support a thriving and inclusive community made up of Service Users, Volunteers, Service Providers, Corporate users, and commercial customers – “Growing Together – Building “Healthier” Communities.”
Hope Farm Garden, Moor Hill, Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 4QB
Incredible Edible Thanet
We are a group of people that want a community based project that provides fun, food and education for our local and wider community.
https://www.facebook.com/Incredibleediblethanet/
Jubilee Day Centre – Choice Support
A day centre in Beckenham offering a variety of support and activities including allotment.
243–247 Beckenham Road, Beckenham BR3 4RP
https://www.choicesupport.org.uk/find-support/find-support-near-you/jubilee-day-centre
Ken Boyce Centre – Choice Support
Supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, and mental health problems in a variety of different activities including Gardening.
150 Rectory Lane, Footscray, Sidcup DA14 5BT
https://www.choicesupport.org.uk/find-support/find-support-near-you/ken-boyce-centre
The Kent Nature Partnership
KNP is a coordinating strategic body, standing up for nature in the county. “The Kent Nature Partnership has a vision for the Garden of England to have a healthy natural environment that is rich in wildlife, is enjoyed and valued by all and underpins our long-term economic, social and personal wellbeing”
The natural environment, from parks and gardens to countryside and coast, plays an important part in good health and wellbeing. Contact with nature promotes better health and can help reduce health inequalities. Mental health problems affect 1 in 4 people and contact with nature can help to prevent, alleviate and assist recovery. Many common chronic diseases are linked to a lack of physical activity – cardiovascular disease, diabetes, some cancers and osteoporosis. The natural environment provides many opportunities for ‘green exercise’ and being outdoors helps people maintain their motivation to keep fit. Access to greenspace reduces the health gap in society. Living near greenspace can help ease chronic stress, improve quality of life and create stronger communities. The beneficial effect of greenspace is greatest in deprived areas.
Nationally the evidence base for demonstrating the health benefits of the natural environment is very strong and well understood. Translating this to the local level and demonstrating how a given intervention on green space can make a difference for health , where this should take place and providing the evidence for this is the challenge which KNP is helping to address. KNP have made significant progress on the health and nature agenda working with a range of partners and is currently working to develop new approaches for the county.
https://www.kentnature.org.uk/
Princess Christian’s Farm
Hadlow College and KCC run Farm for students with learning difficulties or disabilities.
Riding Ln, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9NP
https://www.hadlow.ac.uk/life-at-college/our-campuses/princess-christian’s-farm
Prospect Place Community Allotment
At Prospect Corner in Dover, Kent, we have a dream of creating a sustainable community green space where people can meet.A place where we can give expression to our creativity by gardening organically; enjoying craft, art, DIY; working with nature and creating homes for wildlife whilst following the ethos of permaculture (upcycling / recycling locally available resources whenever possible) and enjoying a cup of coffee/tea and a friendly chat .
We would love it to be a resource that is open to all, where people can share their skills, enjoy working with others to e.g. grow fresh produce (shared work shared produce) for themselves, and to share with those less fortunate in our community; while increasing physical and mental well being and making new friends in a relaxed, peaceful environment away from the stresses of daily life.
Prospect Place, Dover, CT17 0ET
https://www.facebook.com/Prospect-Corner-Community-Allotment-1687543631514653/
Scadbury Park Nature Reserve
Shaw Trust Social Enterprises are independent not-for-profit businesses that employ, train and support disabled adults in meaningful work activity. Our enterprises include a number of garden centres and other horticultural social businesses. Activities include learning about and growing plants, preparing and caring for plants for sale, gardening and grounds maintenance and customer service.
Scadbury Park Nature Reserve, Tree Centre, Chislehurst , BR7 6LS
Sevenoaks Edibles
Our vision is to create kind, confident and connected communities through the power of food.
https://www.facebook.com/sevenoaksedibles/
Sheppey Matters
Community Allotments – Helping people of all abilities learning, developing and keeping well through gardening.
Sheppey Healthy Living Centre, Off the Broadway, Sheerness, ME12 1HH
https://www.sheppeymatters.org.uk/portfolios/community-allotments/
Shepway Chariots Community Garden
Shepway Chariots are a newly formed organisation with an ambition of bringing the community together through our on going project of a community allotment and wild life corner, and other fun filled associated events. Family friendly and aimed at all ages.
Corner of Hampshire drive and Norfolk road in, Shepway, Maidstone ME15 7EX
https://www.facebook.com/ShepwayChariots/?ref=page_internal
Spadework
Providing care and developing skills and opportunities to adults with learning and other disabilities. Horticulture, allotments, cafe, IT , crafts and woodwork.
Teston Rd, Offham, West Malling ME19 5NA
Stone Ness Walled Garden
We offer social and therapeutic horticulture to members of the local community with learning difficulties and/or mental health issues. We are a small charity providing therapy through horticulture at our Victorian Walled Garden. Everyone who comes to Stone Ness Walled Garden will benefit from the peace which can be found as soon as they enter the garden.
Stone Ness Walled Garden is on the A264 road – Ashurst to Langton Green, Kent. Post Code: TN3 9SU
http://www.stonenesswalledgarden.org/
Stream Walk Community Garden
This is a place where people can come for gardening and crafts several times a week. A wonderful haven of previously disused allotment land close to the centre of town, the garden is leased from Canterbury City Council by the Stream Walk Trust.
Visitors and volunteers can visit the garden to see the organically managed vegetable beds which demonstrate different ways of growing vegetable e.g. companion planting, Square Foot Gardening, using raised beds, green manures, mulching and no-dig methods. There are also beds of dye plants, herbal remedies and much more – so worth a visit…..
Stream Walk Community Garden, Whitstable
https://transitionwhitstable.wordpress.com/home/stream-walk-community-garden/
Tonbridge Garden Therapy Project
An NHS Community Gardening Project run by the Tonbridge Primary Care Network (The GP Practices in Hadlow, Hildenborough, Paddock Wood, and Tonbridge). We provide Green Therapies through community gardening projects run by our trained Link workers. Anyone in our Geographical area can be referred, simply by contacting the Reception staff at your GP surgery.
@tonbridgegardentherapy
Wellbeing in the Weald
A community organisation to combat loneliness, isolation and build a stronger community. Activities include friendship groups and a community allotment scheme – based in Cranbrook.
Community Allotments, Oatfield Drive, Cranbrook TN17 3LA
https://www.wellbeingintheweald.co.uk/
Wild about Gardens
Part of the Kent Wildlife Trust – Our Wild about Gardens team aims to encourage and inspire EVERYONE in Kent to create vital stepping stones for nature and help contribute towards a Nature Recovery Network to reverse the loss of biodiversity by gardening in a nature friendly way in their gardens or local communal open spaces.
We need enthusiastic volunteers to support & enhance our Wild About Gardens team. You will help the team to encourage people to take action in gardens & communal green spaces to reverse loss of biodiversity.
https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/wilder-gardens
Lancashire
Colne Open Door Centre
To provide a drop-in service in Colne town centre to offer support to meet the needs of those in the community in poverty/marginalised by society with a view to improving their quality of life.
Colne Open Door Centre now has an allotment, situated on Intake Allotments, off Castle Road, Colne. It is set in a beautiful, quiet, peaceful location, where people can relax and enjoy the fresh air and help grow fruit & vegetables for themselves and for the Open Door Cafe.
The idea is to help some of our clients gain confidence and acquire practical skills that can be used in employment, under the guidance of our trained staff.
Colne Open Door Centre, 1 Great George street, Colne, BB8 0SY
http://www.colneopendoorcentre.org.uk/gardening_project.html
Derian House Children’s Hospice Gardens
The gardens play a large part in creating an atmosphere of relaxation, tranquillity and joy. Distinct areas include the Smile Park, the Memorial, and Seaside Gardens. The gardens are an on going project, with two new areas recently created – an “enchanted” fairy garden and “Jurassic” dinosaur garden – both designed by the children in a shady corner offering a magical place to play.
Chancery Rd, Chorley PR7 1DH
https://www.derianhouse.co.uk/
Incredible Edible Accrington
Incredible Edible aims to increase the amount of local food grown and eaten in the town. Businesses, schools, farmers and the community are all involved. Vegetables and fruit are springing up everywhere. Public flower beds are being transformed into community herb gardens and vegetable patches.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/10150104738445249/
Incredible Edible Burnley
Our vision is to create kind, confident and connected communities through the power of food.
https://www.facebook.com/IncredibleEdibleBurnley/
Incredible Edible Lancaster
We nurture nature! Say it with food, say it with flowers! We believe in: food for free for all, food for us and food for nature, food for the future. We shall: create a community garden of Lancaster, grow our skills, grow together, grow better, garden abandoned land with food and flowers. How to join us: If you eat, you’re in! We’re not just any project, we’re a local project made up of local people nurturing neglected land and planing open access community gardens and orchards so that everyone can gather food for free. Much more than a few people growing vegetables, we care passionately about our communities, our well-being, our environment, the right-here right-now, and the future. We can build a kinder, greener, healthier community. The time is ripe, come and join in!How does our garden grow? We do the ground work – on the ground and in our community, we talk, share, work and grow together We aim for the transformation of Lancaster into an oasis filled with local food and beautiful sights.We are affiliated to Incredible Edible Todmorden and share their principles and aims.We start small but have lots of partners coming on board and we can already see that this shared vision can become a reality, and we invite everyone in Lancaster to become part of it!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/176698955771108/
Incredible Edible Rossendale
Our 2020 vision for a healthIER wealthIER Rossendale. Incredible Edible Rossendale have a 2020 vision for self sufficiency in the towns of the Rossendale Valley. We aim to encourage residents to grow their own produce either on their own land, or, on community land tended by IER volunteers. We aim to educate everyone on the benefits of eating fresh food, and, introduce them to foods previously alien to them. We aim to offer locally produced foods through our shops thereby increasing business potential, and, supporting local trade
https://www.facebook.com/IERossendale/
Leicestershire
Diabetes Self Help Group
Diabetes Self-Help Group is a community based group established in 2012. The group is for Diabetic and Non-Diabetic.
We offer support , self-management and social meetings. We used to meet twice a week before COVID19. We meet on ZOOM through out he week doing activities such as Yoga, Mudra, indoor walking, Bollywood dance fit and relaxation & meditation.
Recently, we have started gardening and growing project in a small group at Moira Street Pocket Park, Leicester. We are passionate about helping improving people with their health and wellbeing.
Moira Street Pocket Park, Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 4BA
https://www.diabetesselfhelpgroup.co.uk/activities
Garden to Wellbeing
We provide restorative gardening sessions and help organisations to set up and start running their own Garden to Wellbeing programmes. Client gardeners include children, youth groups, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, people living with dementia and those with additional support needs such as autism. Whether it’s an allotment project or tiny yard, we’ll help you to make the most of the space so you can start growing. We will keep you inspired and motivated by sharing ideas, experience and resources.
9 Martindale Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3RF
Stanford Hall – High Ground
Horticultural Therapy is part of the range of rehab options available for clinicians to treat injured serving personnel. All patients who come to Horticultural Therapy are referred by their Occupational Therapist (OT) as part of an individual rehabilitation programme.
Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (Stanford Hall) Stanford on Soar, Loughborough LE12 5QW
Sustainable Harborough
Whether you are interested in reducing your carbon footprint, or doing your bit for the environment doesn’t really matter – what does matter is working together to support families who can’t afford to live comfortably, businesses who want to support their local producers and people investing their hard earned time, effort and money in the place where they live.
Learn how to grow fruit and vegetables or come and share your gardening skills with others at Waterloo Cottage Farm Community Garden as a Community Garden Grower. You could also help form plans, raise awareness and organise events by becoming a Friend of Waterloo Cottage Farm Community Garden.
Waterloo Cottage Farm, 34 Harborough Road, Great Oxendon, Market Harborough, LE16 8NA
https://www.sustainableharborough.co.uk/
Lincolnshire
Don’t Lose Hope
We are now a fully functioning garden and shed space (although no toilet facilities).
We are a Community Garden and Shed space with endless possibilities. We are a safe space to chat, enjoy nature, learn new skills and increase confidence. We are linked with Men’s Shed UK but we are a shed open for all. We have a full set of tools for most projects and welcome people through the doors 6 days a week. We are open Monday – Friday 0900 – 1630 & Saturday 1000-1600.
We are a fully accessible space with hard standing and full wheelchair access throughout.
https://dontlosehope.co.uk/community-garden/
4 North Street, Bourne, PE10 9HA.
Saint Andrew’s Hospice
The St Andrews gardens are beautifully landscaped spaces which focus on the lovely nature that surrounds us. They are suitable for all ages providing all with a tranquil and calm environment. The gardens are fully accessible with plenty of room for all to enjoy the outdoors together. Herbaceous beds and ample seating areas.
Peaks Ln, Grimsby DN32 9RP
https://www.standrewshospice.com/
MindSpace Stamford
MindSpace Stamford is a local charity committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of the whole town, helping people to flourish. We encourage conversations around mental health in our homes, businesses, and schools and offer a range of activities based on the 5 ways to wellbeing, that anyone can access (for free!) to encourage positive mental health and wellbeing.
Since securing a large allotment in Stamford, MindSpace has been working towards the creation of a wellbeing garden for community use.
Not to be dissuaded by virus restrictions, MindSpace and a small army of volunteers have made great strides in readying the garden, with a view to introducing a range of activities there from spring.
39 Broad Street, Stamford, PE9 1PX
https://mindspacestamford.com/
Nunny’s Farm
North East Lincolnshire’s first urban petting farm offers not only a great day out for all the family, but additional services include our mobile farm, volunteer and care farming opportunities. We also have an array of adoption and sponsorship packages to suit every budget.
Nunny’s Farm will soon be delivering a ‘Green Care’ facilitated and structured programme for service users identified by various referral agencies.
We want to work with the community to provide opportunities for growth and development both emotionally and physically. If you are interested in volunteer with us please get in touch.
17a Wootton Road, Grimsby, DN33 1HE
https://www.nunnysfarmcic.org/
Tukes – Grimsby
Part of the Navigo care network for mental health and wellbeing – working across sites like Floral Hall and Grimsby Garden Centre, learning to take care of a massive collection of plants. Also work as part of a team and build your confidence around other people.
Navigo House, 3 – 7 Brighowgate, Grimsby, DN32 0QE
https://navigocare.co.uk/what-we-do/services-z/tukes-employment-and-training
London
Bandstand Beds
Food growing in the heart of Clapham
We are a community garden run by dedicated volunteers, aiming to get their hands dirty, get outside, grow vegetables and have a good time.
We pride ourselves on providing an area for the local community to discover the joys and benefits of growing and cooking their own food, with the added benefit of taking home freshly picked fruit and vegetables.
We growing everything from squash to salad and veg for Sunday roast. And all of this lovely local produce is available to our members and passers-by for a donation, which goes towards keeping our garden growing.
Are you interested in the community, gardening, sustainability, the environment, your health and wellbeing or knowledge sharing? If the answer is yes, then drop in and see us – or take a peak at our activities From Seed to Feast in 2018.
Our community garden is self-sustaining and has been built with grant funding, in-kind support from Lambeth Council and generous donations from individuals visiting our produce stall on Saturday mornings.
Windmill Drive, Clapham Common, SW4 9DE
Barnet Environment Support Team
B.E.S.T provides practical support to Barnet residents using environmental initiatives, research, projects and campaigns with the aim of creating awareness through community participation (such as: Park Clean up, Protect our Soil, Lets grow Organic, Seedling exchange, Cycle for Green, Food Waste Not).
Our team provide employment opportunities and work experience support to talented job seekers through participating in our different environmental volunteer projects.
The residents and participants will be engaged in protecting the environment and our soil through practicing sustainable methods of gardening (organic). The community will benefit from a cleaner, greener environment. The residents will have a healthier lifestyle from regular participation and knowledge exchange. The community will benefit by gaining practical work experience and transferrable skills. The volunteers’ and participants’ level of self empowerement will be elevated through having access to information and resources.
West Hendon Allotments, Cool Oak Lane, Hendon, NW9 6AB
Brixton Hill Surgery and Katakata Restaurant
Lambeth GP Food Co-op. We build gardens in GP surgeries and NHS hospitals so everyone who wishes to learn how to grow food can do so in a safe, secure and supported environment.
Our GP garden communities provide a space and a reason for people to socialise, learn and grow food together. People who participate are improving their own health and wellbeing.
This results in people feeling less isolated and better in themselves and, as GPs are now reporting, they don’t require so many appointments.
Katakata Restaurant, 132a Brixton Hill, SW2 1RS
http://lambeth.gpfoodcoop.org.uk/#Opt-In
The Bromley by Bow Centre
The Bromley by Bow Centre is a pioneering charity that combines an extensive neighbourhood hub with a medical practice and a community research project.
Gardening is an easy and fun way to improve your health, learn interesting skills and meet new people. Our friendly and relaxed groups meet two times a week and it doesn’t matter if you’re experienced or new to gardening. We run a range of free therapeutic activities to suit the needs of our attendees.
Activities include maintaining the Bromley by Bow Centre’s beautiful park and roof garden, growing and harvesting vegetables, arranging flowers for display in our café and much more.
St Leonard’s Street, E3 3BT
https://www.bbbc.org.uk/services/gardening-horticulture/
Carlton Centre – Choice Support
Opportunities and Support for adults with autism and learning disabilities.
Carlton Centre, Carlton Road, Sidcup DA14 6AH
https://www.choicesupport.org.uk/find-support/find-support-near-you/carlton
Chelsea Physic Garden
Since 1673 Chelsea Physic Garden has occupied four acres of land on the edge of the Thames. First established by the Apothecaries in order to grow medicinal plants, this extraordinary garden in London has had wide reaching impact around the world.
66 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, SW3 4HS
https://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/
Clapham Park Group Practice
Lambeth GP Food Co-op. We build gardens in GP surgeries and NHS hospitals so everyone who wishes to learn how to grow food can do so in a safe, secure and supported environment.
Our GP garden communities provide a space and a reason for people to socialise, learn and grow food together. People who participate are improving their own health and wellbeing.
This results in people feeling less isolated and better in themselves and, as GPs are now reporting, they don’t require so many appointments.
72 Clarence Avenue, Clapham SW4 8JP
http://lambeth.gpfoodcoop.org.uk/#Opt-In
CMSS Skills Development Centre
CMSS currently consists of three Projects, Hillingdon project for clients living in and around Hillingdon bough, Northwood project for our more maturing clients and Brent/Harrow Project again if you live within these areas, both Hillingdon and Brent/Harrow Projects have a wide range of abilities and ages from our youngest clients in their early twenties to our eldest in their eighties! But don’t be misled each client has the opportunities to try each and every session available, sessions are adapted and tailored to suite your needs.
Our aim at CMSS is every individual counts and should be given choice whilst allowing structure and support to do specific tasks, each client at CMSS is offered a variety of sessions to choose from and from this a personalised day is produced.
CMSS is more than just a placement, our day opportunities give you the chance to learn new skills, engage in your local community, gain independence and enjoy a wealth of interactive activities, we support you to develop a tailored support plan that reflects you – your interests, goals and preferences regardless if your placement is for one day or five days we will always promote and maintain a wonderful environment to be in to enhance your life skills.
CMSS Skills Development Centre, Wiltshire Lane, Northwood Hills, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 2NB
The Community Brain
The Community Brain is a community interest company based in the borough of Kingston. Made up of local community members, we work with rather than at the community. For over 12 years The Community Brain has been devising and delivering bespoke projects that harness communities’ unique assets, celebrating their distinctiveness through the arts, education, greening initiatives and local history. Through our work we have encouraged people to engage with ‘place’ not ‘space’, whilst utilising people’s natural talents to create more inclusive, resilient communities.
23 Ellerton Road Surbiton KT6 7TY (business address)
https://www.thecommunitybrain.org/
Core Landscapes
Community Garden and Plant Nursery – A Core Arts project – Creating a green haven for the community. By the Community.
Core Landscapes transforms vacant land in deprived urban areas into hubs for community engagement through horticulture, design, workshops, training and events – improving physical health, mental health, wellbeing and community cohesion.
Core Landscapes is a Core Arts project: a not-for-profit Social Business that promotes positive mental health and wellbeing through creative learning. Core Arts provides quality education, training, employment and social enterprise initiatives that enable people who experience mental health issues to overcome barriers, fulfil their potential and participate fully in their community.
Core Arts, 1 St Barnabas Terrace, E9 6DJ
https://www.corearts.co.uk/core-landscapes/
The Corner Surgery
Lambeth GP Food Co-op. We build gardens in GP surgeries and NHS hospitals so everyone who wishes to learn how to grow food can do so in a safe, secure and supported environment.
Our GP garden communities provide a space and a reason for people to socialise, learn and grow food together. People who participate are improving their own health and wellbeing.
This results in people feeling less isolated and better in themselves and, as GPs are now reporting, they don’t require so many appointments.
99 Coldharbour Lane, SE5 9RS
http://lambeth.gpfoodcoop.org.uk/#Opt-In
Crop Ups – The Cutting
The Community Brain is a community interest company based in the borough of Kingston. Made up of local community members, we work with rather than at the community. For over 12 years The Community Brain has been devising and delivering bespoke projects that harness communities’ unique assets, celebrating their distinctiveness through the arts, education, greening initiatives and local history. Through our work we have encouraged people to engage with ‘place’ not ‘space’, whilst utilising people’s natural talents to create more inclusive, resilient communities.
Tolworth Train Station, Kingston Road, KT5 9NX
https://www.thecommunitybrain.org/
The Farm of Futures – Community Brain
The Community Brain is a community interest company based in the borough of Kingston. Made up of local community members, we work with rather than at the community. For over 12 years The Community Brain has been devising and delivering bespoke projects that harness communities’ unique assets, celebrating their distinctiveness through the arts, education, greening initiatives and local history. Through our work we have encouraged people to engage with ‘place’ not ‘space’, whilst utilising people’s natural talents to create more inclusive, resilient communities.
Tolworth Main Allotments, King Charles Road, next to Alexandra Recreation Ground, Surbiton, KT5 9GB
https://www.thecommunitybrain.org/
Gracefield Gardens – Streatham High Practice
Lambeth GP Food Co-op. We build gardens in GP surgeries and NHS hospitals so everyone who wishes to learn how to grow food can do so in a safe, secure and supported environment.
Our GP garden communities provide a space and a reason for people to socialise, learn and grow food together. People who participate are improving their own health and wellbeing.
This results in people feeling less isolated and better in themselves and, as GPs are now reporting, they don’t require so many appointments.
2-8 Gracefield Gardens. SW16 2ST
http://lambeth.gpfoodcoop.org.uk/#Opt-In
Grantham Practice
Lambeth GP Food Co-op. We build gardens in GP surgeries and NHS hospitals so everyone who wishes to learn how to grow food can do so in a safe, secure and supported environment.
Our GP garden communities provide a space and a reason for people to socialise, learn and grow food together. People who participate are improving their own health and wellbeing.
This results in people feeling less isolated and better in themselves and, as GPs are now reporting, they don’t require so many appointments.
Grantham Road, Stockwell. SW9 9DL
http://lambeth.gpfoodcoop.org.uk/#Opt-In
Greensense
Garden Design and Horticultural Therapy For Health & Well Being
Our garden designs provide space for rest and relaxation, offer ways to help us reconnect our senses with nature through planting design and landscaping and open up new opportunities for positive personal development and engagement.
Re-gaining control of our emotions and attending to the natural world reduces stress and elevates mood as well as building physical strength in the comfort of our own homes.
With a background in garden design, occupational therapy and horticultural therapy, Bev McAlpine brings a different perspective to designing and participating in gardens.
https://www.greensense-design.co.uk/
The Growing Place, Canon’s Park
Shaw Trust Social Enterprises are independent not-for-profit businesses that employ, train and support disabled adults in meaningful work activity. Our enterprises include a number of garden centres and other horticultural social businesses. Activities include learning about and growing plants, preparing and caring for plants for sale, gardening and grounds maintenance and customer service.
The Growing Place, Canons Park, The Bothy, Canons Park, Edgware HA8 7RJ
The Growing Place, Newton Ecology Park
Shaw Trust Social Enterprises are independent not-for-profit businesses that employ, train and support disabled adults in meaningful work activity. Our enterprises include a number of garden centres and other horticultural social businesses. Activities include learning about and growing plants, preparing and caring for plants for sale, gardening and grounds maintenance and customer service.
The Growing Place Newton Ecology Park, Rayners Lane, Harrow, Middlesex HA2 0XH
The Holly Lodge Centre
In the restful setting of Richmond Park, the Holly Lodge Centre offers a range of educational activities for groups of children, young people and adults – particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities – focused on the nature and Victorian heritage of the Park.
We run activities suitable for mainstream and specialist schools, and for community groups. We also have art and gardening activities for people of all ages with disabilities, and offer an additional holiday programme.
Holly Lodge, Richmond Park, TW10 5HS
http://www.thehollylodgecentre.org.uk/index.php
Incredible Edible Barnet
We’re growing fruit, veg and edible flowers in community spaces around Barnet, north London. Come grow with us!
https://www.facebook.com/IncredibleEdibleBarnet
Incredible Edible Lambeth
Our vision is to create kind, confident and connected communities through the power of food.
https://www.incredibleediblelambeth.org/
Just Unity Garden
To create and develop an organic, wildlife and insect friendly community garden encouraging gardening skills and well being in particular for refugees and asylum seekers
41 Bromley Road, Catford, London, SE6 2TS
Kairos Rehabilitation Project
The Kairos pathways will lead you, post-detox, to rehab, then supported housing and on towards independent living. Kairos Community Trust has 29 post-rehab, sober-living move-on houses with 182 beds in six London boroughs: Brent, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark and Wandsworth. Residents have ongoing access to support workers and help in making planned moves to independent living. The Garden Day Programme is a 12-week, 12 Step-based, intensive, non-residential rehab programme for people with addiction/substance misuse issues who have already detoxed.
66 Nunhead Lane, London SE15 3QE
https://kairoscommunity.org.uk/
Kings College Hospital
Lambeth GP Food Co-op. We build gardens in GP surgeries and NHS hospitals so everyone who wishes to learn how to grow food can do so in a safe, secure and supported environment.
Our GP garden communities provide a space and a reason for people to socialise, learn and grow food together. People who participate are improving their own health and wellbeing.
This results in people feeling less isolated and better in themselves and, as GPs are now reporting, they don’t require so many appointments.
Jennie Lee Garden, De Crespigny Park Road. SE5 9RS
http://lambeth.gpfoodcoop.org.uk/#Opt-In
Lambeth GP Food Co-op
We build gardens in GP surgeries and NHS hospitals so everyone who wishes to learn how to grow food can do so in a safe, secure and supported environment.
Our GP garden communities provide a space and a reason for people to socialise, learn and grow food together. People who participate are improving their own health and wellbeing.
This results in people feeling less isolated and better in themselves and, as GPs are now reporting, they don’t require so many appointments.
http://lambeth.gpfoodcoop.org.uk/#Opt-In
Lambeth Walk Group Practice
Lambeth GP Food Co-op. We build gardens in GP surgeries and NHS hospitals so everyone who wishes to learn how to grow food can do so in a safe, secure and supported environment.
Our GP garden communities provide a space and a reason for people to socialise, learn and grow food together. People who participate are improving their own health and wellbeing.
This results in people feeling less isolated and better in themselves and, as GPs are now reporting, they don’t require so many appointments.
5 Lambeth Walk, SE11 9SP
http://lambeth.gpfoodcoop.org.uk/#Opt-In
MHA The Wilderness
MHA The Wilderness is a unique and reformed garden which was first discovered over a 100 years ago. The reclaimed wilderness offers access to a hidden heritage garden in South London with an accessible, engaging and nature conservation programme of activities.
The aim of the ground – breaking project is to improve the lives and the heritage experiences of the residents who live within our care home, MHA Hall Grange together with the local and wider communities in London.
MHA The Wilderness provides opportunities for skill – building through its heritage as well as revealing a rich tapestry of stories that will come alive through the reawakening of the garden. The Wilderness offers activities designed to benefit the health and wellbeing of older people as well as encouraging them to meet new people and ensure they have a sense of belonging to the community in which they live.
Part of The Wilderness’s wellbeing programme is Green Care therapeutic activities which take place through interaction with nature and are particularly beneficial to improve the physical and mental health of older people and those living with dementia, which helps them to live later life well.
The programme ranges from indoor and outdoor sessions such as potting and gardening which offers participants the possibility to be actively engaged with the restoration of The Wilderness garden.
17 Shirley Church Rd, Croydon CR9 5AL
https://www.mha.org.uk/get-involved/the-wilderness/
Maggie’s Centre – Barts
Maggie’s is a national cancer charity with 25 years of experience and expertise providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, the centres are warm and welcoming, and are run by expert staff who help people live well with cancer.
Maggie’s believes that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well being. Each of their centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building to ensure a strong connection between the outside and inside space. Maggie’s have worked with gardeners such as Dan Pearson, Sarah Price and Piet Oldoulf to create landscapes that can be seen or stepped out to from their centres with planting schemes that add colour, scent and interest throughout the year.
Each centre garden is carefully created to be a welcoming extension of the inside space. If you’d like to Volunteer you could help us look after them by donating your gardening skills.
Maggie’s Barts, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, EC1A 7BE
https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-barts/
Maggie’s Centre at the Royal Free
Maggie’s is a national cancer charity with 25 years of experience and expertise providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, the centres are warm and welcoming, and are run by expert staff who help people live well with cancer.
Maggie’s believes that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well being. Each of their centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building to ensure a strong connection between the outside and inside space. Maggie’s have worked with gardeners such as Dan Pearson, Sarah Price and Piet Oldoulf to create landscapes that can be seen or stepped out to from their centres with planting schemes that add colour, scent and interest throughout the year.
If you’d like to Volunteer you could help us look after them by donating your gardening skills.
The Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG
https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-at-the-royal-free/
Maggie’s Centre at the Royal Marsden
Maggie’s is a national cancer charity with 25 years of experience and expertise providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, the centres are warm and welcoming, and are run by expert staff who help people live well with cancer.
Maggie’s believes that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well being. Each of their centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building to ensure a strong connection between the outside and inside space. Maggie’s have worked with gardeners such as Dan Pearson, Sarah Price and Piet Oldoulf to create landscapes that can be seen or stepped out to from their centres with planting schemes that add colour, scent and interest throughout the year.
If you’d like to Volunteer you could help us look after them by donating your gardening skills.
The Royal Marsden, 17 Cotswold Road, Sutton, SM2 5NG
https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-at-the-royal-marsden/
Maggie’s West London
Maggie’s is a national cancer charity with 25 years of experience and expertise providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, the centres are warm and welcoming, and are run by expert staff who help people live well with cancer.
Maggie’s believes that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well being. Each of their centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building to ensure a strong connection between the outside and inside space. Maggie’s have worked with gardeners such as Dan Pearson, Sarah Price and Piet Oldoulf to create landscapes that can be seen or stepped out to from their centres with planting schemes that add colour, scent and interest throughout the year.
If you’d like to Volunteer you could help us look after them by donating your gardening skills.
Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF
https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-west-london/
Marie Curie Hospice – Hampstead
This peaceful and secluded two part garden surrounds the Marie Curie Hospice, Hampstead. A garden, tended by dedicated volunteers, makes for a wonderful space for patients to enjoy the shrubs and seasonal colourful flowers. The garden has seating areas for relaxation either in the shade or in the sunshine with great views of the garden and in company with squirrels running through the trees.
11 Lyndhurst Gardens, Hampstead, London NW3 5NS
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/hospice-care/hampstead
Meanwhile Gardens Community Association
What was once four acres of derelict wasteland is now a green oasis in densely populated North Kensington, where there is a recognised lack of green space. Meanwhile Gardens enhances the lives of residents by providing safe and inclusive open air leisure, play, training and educational opportunities.
156 -158 Kensal road. North Kensington, W10 5BN
https://www.meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/
Mindfood
MindFood is an Ealing based charity that supports people with depression, anxiety and stress to improve their wellbeing through gardening, mindfulness and horticulture. We run our courses from two beautiful green sites in Ealing; Cleveley Crescent near Hanger Lane tube station, and Horsenden Hill near Perivale tube station. Courses are designed to be a fun balance of learning how to grow a wide range of fruit and vegetables, whilst becoming more mindful of ways to improve our wellbeing.
Minfood Ealing – Cleveley Crescent Allotments, Ealing W5 1DZ
Mindfood Perivale – Horsenden Farm, Perivale UB6 7PB
Newham City Farm
We’ve been open since 1977 and are home to a large number of farmyard favourites such as cows, horses and sheep – alongside some less familiar animals such as alpacas, birds of prey and turkeys. There are also many smaller animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets on the farm.
Newham City Farm is a popular school trip choice, and we have a range of activities going on throughout the year, which you can find out about on these pages.
Our Care Farming therapeutic programme provides support using animal care and gardening to benefit adults with a variety of learning needs, health conditions, and disabilities.
Stansfeld Road, Beckton, London E6 5LT
https://www.newham.gov.uk/community-parks-leisure/newham-city-farm?documentId=15&categoryId=20009
North Wood Group Practice @ Crown Dale
Lambeth GP Food Co-op. We build gardens in GP surgeries and NHS hospitals so everyone who wishes to learn how to grow food can do so in a safe, secure and supported environment.
Our GP garden communities provide a space and a reason for people to socialise, learn and grow food together. People who participate are improving their own health and wellbeing.
This results in people feeling less isolated and better in themselves and, as GPs are now reporting, they don’t require so many appointments.
61 Crown Dale, Upper Norwood, SE19 3NY
http://lambeth.gpfoodcoop.org.uk/#Opt-In
Pulross Intermediate Care Centre
Lambeth GP Food Co-op. We build gardens in GP surgeries and NHS hospitals so everyone who wishes to learn how to grow food can do so in a safe, secure and supported environment.
Our GP garden communities provide a space and a reason for people to socialise, learn and grow food together. People who participate are improving their own health and wellbeing.
This results in people feeling less isolated and better in themselves and, as GPs are now reporting, they don’t require so many appointments.
47a Pulross Road, Brixton. SW9 8AE
http://lambeth.gpfoodcoop.org.uk/#Opt-In
Rewilding the City
I work with volunteers to rewild the streets of our inner city suburb as guerilla and community gardeners – flowers, vegetables, meadows and wildlife in once overlooked plots. I’ve had many individuals reach out to me during Covid, particulary those living on their own or working at home all day with no outdoor space, to maintain their physical or mental health.
NW5 3HE
Richmond AID
Richmond AID is a charity run by and for disabled people in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and surrounding areas. We support people of all ages with all disabilities, including physical and sensory impairments, mental health issues and learning difficulties. Our aim is to support disabled people to live independent lives and to have the same opportunities as non-disabled people. We run a weekly “Garden at Your Own Pace” at an allotment in Teddington, which is wheel chair accessible.
Disability Action & Advice Centre 4 Waldegrave Road, Teddington TW11 8HT
Royal Trinity Hospice Gardens
Royal Trinity’s beautiful, award winning gardens play an important therapeutic role in the life and function of Royal Trinity Hospice. Over the years, many people have enjoyed our gardens and today they continue to be enjoyed by patients, families and visitors alike. Set over nearly 2 acres, they offer space for quiet contemplation, family fun and make a great backdrop for events.
30 Clapham Common North Side, Clapham Town, London SW4 0RN
https://www.royaltrinityhospice.london/
Share Community
Share Nurseries, a social enterprise of Share Community, sells a large range of plants throughout the year. Everything we sell is lovingly grown and nurtured by Share students as part of their horticulture training. As well as gardening skills, this gives our students a pathway into work-related activities and teaches them valuable employability skills, such as customer service and quality control. We also sell garden products like compost and handcrafted garden creations including Christmas wreaths and spring and summer planted window boxes. We grow everything using organic principles without the use of chemicals.
Share Garden, Gillian Webb Memorial Gardens (Next to Building 15), Grounds of Springfield University Hospital, 61 Glenburnie Road, Tooting, SW17 7DJ
https://www.sharecommunity.org.uk/social-enterprise/share-nurseries
Southall Transition
Southall Transition is an initiative seeking to work from the grass roots in encouraging local people to think and act together in a more sustainable way. We are a part of the Transition Towns movement which works to build community resilience in the face of climate change and future energy scarcity.
In Southall, our focus is on reducing environmental degradation and fossil fuel dependency while increasing food security and building resilience in the face of economic uncertainty.
We believe that the social good is ultimately rooted in individual responsibility and that real change is possible when ordinary people join together in practical action.
Our activities include screening documentaries, providing training and re-skilling, and facilitating discussions to find solutions that can be implemented at the local level.
Our vision is that local people from all backgrounds will take a proactive lead in engaging with each other through achievable projects that deliver a more environmentally and socially sustainable Southall.
https://southalltransition.org/
https://www.facebook.com/Southall-Transition-539566069540775/?ref=page_internal
Spitalfields City Farm
Our farm offers many opportunities to engage with. Daily volunteering involves working with animals and helping out in the gardens. Schools from near and far also come to one of our guided tours/workshops, where we also offer bespoke courses and tours. The farm is a great place to hold parties for all ages but make a booking and check dates as we get very busy. You can of course always visit for free 6 days a week, Tuesday – Sunday. Enjoy our gardens and meet the rare breed farm animals.
Our Ethos
- To give people the opportunity to become members of their community and encourage participation in the development of the farm.
- To explore and promote the benefits of healthy and sustainable lifestyles.
- To sustainably manage natural ecosystems for the benefit of local wildlife and as a resource for education and recreation.
- To promote biodiversity and approaches which people can take to help improve environments for wildlife.
- To provide children and young people with a safe, stimulating and inclusive space in which to play and to connect with nature.
Spitalfields City Farm, Buxton Street, E1 5AR
https://www.spitalfieldscityfarm.org/
St Mary’s Secret Garden
St Mary’s Secret Garden is a horticultural project in Hackney, London. This small secret garden is often described as a peaceful oasis in the middle of a very busy area of the capital. It is approximately 0.7 of an acre in size and has been developed to create a diverse green space. There are four interlinking areas – a natural woodland, a food growing area (including vegetable beds, sort fruit and fruit trees), an herb and sensory garden and an area of herbaceous borders. We have a fully accessible classroom and a large greenhouse. Organic principles are used in maintaining the site and to encourage wildlife and biodiversity within the garden.
Our garden is a resource for the whole community to enjoy and we hold community events and are open for plant sales 9 to 5 Monday to Friday.
St Mary’s Secret Garden provides a diversity of projects including accredited horticultural education, therapeutical sessions, volunteering, an annual flower show and work experience for students and school children
St Mary’s Garden, 50 Pearson Street, E2 8EL
http://www.stmaryssecretgarden.org.uk/HTML/AboutUs.htm
St Mary’s Therapeutic Garden
A haven of calm and tranquillity in the heart of Lewisham, St Mary’s Therapeutic Garden is open to anyone who would like a place to sit quietly, and enjoy the beauty and peace it offers.” It was created through a joint collaboration between the Ladywell Unit (SLaM) and St Mary’s Church in 2017, to promote mental well-being through gardening. It has perennial beds, wildflower meadows, an orchard, a woodland area and raised beds for vegetables and salads. These are looked after by volunteers, including some from the Ladywell Unit, Mind, and referrals from GP surgeries. Regular gardening sessions take place every Tuesday afternoon, 1-3pm, when everyone is welcome to join in. It is open for visitors to enjoy every day.
346 Lewisham High St. SE13 6LE
https://www.lewishamparish.com/garden
Sydenham Garden
Sydenham Garden is a unique wellbeing centre utilising its gardens, nature reserve and activity rooms to help people in their recovery from mental and physical ill-health in Lewisham.
We aim to do this through providing co-workers (the name we give to our primary beneficiaries) an opportunity to take part in one of our four main projects, along with many supplementary activities and clubs. Three of these projects are focused on Adult Mental Health and include gardening, art & craft, cooking and opportunities to achieve recognised qualifications. The fourth project is focused on Dementia and includes all the same elements but underpins them with Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST).
We aim to promote inclusion and reduce prejudice by bringing together co-workers with different degrees of mental and physical ill health, volunteers and members of the local community to work together.
Sydenham Garden enables people to improve their quality of life, social interaction and physical and mental health in a supportive community environment.
Sydenham Garden Resource Centre, 28a Wynell Road. SE23 2LW
Sydenham Garden: De Frene Market Garden, 35a De Frene Road, SE26 4AB
https://www.sydenhamgarden.org.uk/
Tritton Vale Pocket Garden
Part of Incredible Edible Lambeth – Tritton Vale Pocket Garden is at the heart of the community, growing food for people and pollinators, and offering everyone a space to appreciate nature in the city.
The nearby primary school uses the space to support children’s learning, the local Scout troop has helped with planting, and residents gather each month to maintain it.
Tritton Road, Lambeth SE23 8DE
https://www.incredibleediblelambeth.org/location/tritton-vale-pocket-garden/
Thrive – London
Social and Therapeutic Horticulture Programmes in one of four gardens within Battersea Park
c /o Parks Office, Battersea Park, Albert Bridge Road. SW11 4NJ
https://www.thrive.org.uk/how-we-help/regional-centres-and-programmes/london
University Hospitals Lewisham Therapy Garden
A partnership between the RHS and NHS to develop wellbeing spaces for staff, patients and the local community.
During the pandemic, Maria Leong, an anaesthetist registrar at UHL, contacted the RHS requesting support to develop a garden, to enable NHS staff to take a break from their intense workloads – a space to breathe and to reflect and remember colleagues they had lost to Covid-19.
Maria explains, “For patients and their relatives, it will be a chance to escape the clinical environment and talk with their loved ones. We are working on involving lots of different patient groups, such as paediatric patients, and those with chronic pain and dementia. The path will also be able to accommodate hospital beds, enabling staff to bring stable but critically ill patients outside to feel fresh air, sunshine and be in a green space.”
Leading garden designer Adam Frost, who is passionate about celebrating our NHS heroes, designed the scheme.
Our Community Outreach team have forged close partnerships with many local organisations to develop an inclusive wellbeing programme and promote the garden as a safe, peaceful and tranquil local asset for everyone to use. There is a weekly club in the hospital garden where staff and patients are invited to switch off, learn a new skill and meet new people in a safe space, where activities include everything from yoga, meditation and wellbeing walks to dried flowers, houseplant care and mosaic making. There are also sessions for adults with additional needs, patient and carer support groups such as a dementia group and a perinatal group.
Lewisham High St, London SE13 6LH
https://www.rhs.org.uk/get-involved/community-gardening/lewisham-hospital-garden
Urban Growth
Urban Growth Learning Gardens is a social enterprise that improves Londoners’ well-being by collaborating with them to create & maintain beautiful, biodiverse spaces.
We improve wellbeing by connecting city-dwellers with nature on their doorstep. Inspired by humans’ natural biophilia – a love of nature – we connect people with plants indoors and out. We engage volunteers, communities and organisations, teaching valuable skills and encouraging green thinking. The spaces we make and care for are designed to inform and inspire people to care for the natural world. We create and maintain therapeutic green spaces, where people and nature can thrive. We are guided by permaculture principles in all that we do, avoiding chemicals and encouraging urban biodiversity.
International House, 6 Canterbury Crescent, SW9 7QE
Walworth Garden
Walworth Garden aims to improve lives by providing excellent learning and horticultural therapy through an award winning garden that is open to all, 7 days a week. We run free, accessible social and therapeutic horticulture programmes, as well as wellbeing-focused back-to-work support programmes throughout the year. These are intentionally barrier-free with no specific referral or diagnoses needed.
Walworth Garden, 206 Manor Pl, SE17 3BN
https://walworthgarden.org.uk/
We Are Grow
GROW works in schools and communities to promote mental well-being, physical health and a more hands-on relationship with the natural world.
From yoga to farming, philosophical thinking to boxing, GROW’s specially designed programme gives young people the skills, knowledge and confidence to think beyond their day-to-day routines.
The GROW farm is a 6 acre site in Barnet, North London. We grow vegetables, fruit and flowers using organic principles that we sell to the local community and businesses. We grow a wide range of crops, from carrots and cabbage for school canteens to specialist ingredients for chefs and restaurants. We keep bees and chickens and soon hope to extend our flock to include sheep and goats for grazing.
The farm uses best practices in regenerative farming. This means that we look after the soil on our site to grow crops that are both delicious and nutritious. We focus on conservation, making sure that humans and nature can both exist happily. This means that, as well as crop production, we prioritize planting trees, providing for wildlife and leaving areas to nature. We want to show the next generation what the future of farming can look like.
Education is at the heart of GROW. We have a range of educational opportunities for adults and children, from farm visits to specialist workshops and sessions.
The farm relies on our amazing volunteers. It is a great way to get fit, get outside, meet new people and learn skills.
The Totteridge Academy, Barnet Lane, N20 8AZ
Merseyside
The Callister Trust
The Callister Trust was established in 1925 with its main purpose for the welfare of girls and women in Birkenhead. The trust owns a half acre walled garden which has been restored over the last three years by volunteers. New volunteers are always welcome. The Garden can be found at 34A Slatey rd Birkenhead and is open to the public from 10 -12 on Saturday mornings. The trust also holds events such as Womens wellbeing workshops and family woodland days. We work with local community organisations and offer the Garden as a safe space for events to organisations focussed on health, wellbeing and outdoor activities.
34a Slatey Road, Oxton, Wirral CH43 4UG
https://www.facebook.com/callistertrust/
Gilroy Road Community Allotments
We are a community allotment site. We have set up a special Community Plot which comprises eight double height raised beds which are leased free of charge to people whose GPs feel they would immediately benefit from access to an outdoor growing space. If their first year is successful they are moved to the top of the waiting list for their own permanent plot.
Gilroy Road, West Kirby, Wirral
https://gilroyallotments.org.uk/
Incredible Edible Hoylake
Incredible Edible Hoylake is built on the idea that growing food within our local area can help to bring the community together as one. We hope to identify unused areas of land in the local area that have great potential to grow various fruit trees, vegetables and herbs. Here is a list of our current growing locations:- Manor Road train station- Station Road, Hoylake- Elm Grove, Hoylake- Melrose Hall, Hoylake- Proctor Road, Hoylake- Shaw Street, Hoylake- Market Street, Hoylake – The Way WeWear, Marcus James & Co Ltd Accountants- Sandringham Avenue, Hoylake- Meols train station- St Lukes, Hoylake- Christian Scientist Church, Kings Gap- Grove Park, Hoylake- Meols Park- Queens Park, Hoylake- The Rec Carr Lane. Here is a list of locations where you can donate in our collection boxes:- The Supersaver – Hoylake- Hoylake FisheriesWe are always welcome to new members and new ideas so if you would like to get involved in Incredible Edible Hoylake then get in touch and we will get back to you with details of our next meeting.
https://www.facebook.com/IncredibleEdibleHoylake
Incredible Edible Knowsley
Based at Court Hey Park we grow food with the community for the community and the food we grow is free. Court Hey is the hub for seedlings to be started and then once ready to be planted out in public areas across Knowsley.
We donate seedlings to the community across the Liverpool City Region during Spring and Summer. Community food club in partnership with The Big Help Project. Fresh food grown on site to be given out to the community. Horti-Culture HQ with Inspector Hogarth and Constable creating activities for young people regarding growing and the arts.
Also hosting the The Flourish&succeed community Men’s Hive group Mental Health and wellbeing project at Incredible Edibles court hay park , the Mens hive group are attended every Tuesday. The group specifically aims to provide Early Intervention which will work towards the prevention of poor mental health and male suicide.
https://www.facebook.com/IncredibleEdibleKnowsley/
Maggie’s Centre – Merseyside
Maggie’s is a national cancer charity with 25 years of experience and expertise providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, the centres are warm and welcoming, and are run by expert staff who help people live well with cancer.
Maggie’s believes that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well being. Each of their centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building to ensure a strong connection between the outside and inside space. Maggie’s have worked with gardeners such as Dan Pearson, Sarah Price and Piet Oldoulf to create landscapes that can be seen or stepped out to from their centres with planting schemes that add colour, scent and interest throughout the year.
If you’d like to Volunteer you could help us look after them by donating your gardening skills.
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Clatterbridge Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 4JY
https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-merseyside/
Norfolk
Family Action – The Escape Project – King’s Lynn
The Discovery Garden is based at The Discovery Centre in King’s Lynn. The site was set up in 2019 to expand the Escape Project in Swaffham and offer social and therapeutic horticulture sessions in West Norfolk. The garden is still evolving but already we have a large growing area with a polytunnel and an outdoor kitchen. Our focus is on nurturing activities that create a sense of community among participants who come together to develop and maintain a nature friendly space. Participants can self refer or be referred via statutory or voluntary organisations. Our activities focus on organic gardening, with an emphasis on food growing. Our therapeutic work enables us to help people reconnect with nature, build self confidence and self resilience and help people during their recovery. Participants and potential volunteers are welcome to contact the project to arrange to visit.
Columbia Way, King’s Lynn PE30 2LA
https://www.facebook.com/discoverycommunitycentre
https://www.family-action.org.uk/
Family Action – The Escape Project – Swaffham
The Escape Project has been based in Swaffham for ten years and works in partnership with Garden Organic to deliver the Growing Communities project in Breckland and West Norfolk. The project is based at an allotment site in Swaffham and provides Social and Therapeutic Horticulture sessions for adults. The project maintains a large allotment space, three commercial polytunnels and a community orchard. The project hosts a range of traditional skills workshops for participants, including, willow weaving, green woodworking and outdoor cooking. Participants can self refer or be referred through other statutory or voluntary organisations. Participants can study accredited City and Guilds Horticulture qualifications with us. Our service is fully funded and participants can attend sessions and courses free of charge. We have a team of volunteers who help us to deliver sessions to participants and provide a safe and welcoming space for adults to spend time outdoors and reconnect with nature. Our partnership with Garden Organic has enabled us to broaden our scope and develop outreach support for smaller gardening projects with the recruitment of Master Gardeners. Volunteering opportunities and Master Gardener training programmes are always available at the project.
The Escape Project, Swaffham Community Centre, Campinglands, Swaffham, PE37 7RB
https://www.family-action.org.uk/
Fitzroy Norfolk
Fakenham NR21 9BW
Lingwood Care Farm
Lingwood Care Farm provide a unique care farming environment for adults with a defined need that is recognised, valued and respected, on an established arable and livestock farm. We offer a high standard of therapeutic or skills orientated activities for people to meet their identified needs and enhance their gifts. The activities motivate and develop personal skills and abilities in a comfortable, relaxed and supportive environment. Promoting freedom of choice and developing the potential in people and enhancing their quality of life. We continue to evolve the working farm, allotment and young woodland to promote skills in animal husbandry, horticulture and land management that strengthens interaction with others and inclusion, nurturing individuals for potential work placement. We preserve and maintain respect and promote individuality and in so doing are sensitive to people’s needs.
Lingwood Care Farm, Lingwood, Norwich, NR13 4AZ.
Norfolk Green Care Network
A Network of organisations, projects and volunteers across Norfolk, into parts of Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. Connecting and supporting partners in a variety of ways – Green care is defined as any activity or intervention that uses nature and experiencing nature as ways of boosting mental and physical health.
https://ngcnetwork.wordpress.com/
The Nurture Project
The Nurture Project is a social enterprise that operates a therapeutic year round garden project, supporting adults living with mild to moderate mental health issues. It aims to provide an impartial and safe space for adults to improve their mental and physical wellbeing in a friendly but structured environment. No gardening experience is required, and participation is offered on both a one-to-one and small group basis. The small, community orientated organisation is based in tranquil gardens in Kettlestone, near Fakenham, and is staffed by experienced horticultural therapists.
Horticultural activity supervised by a trained therapist targeting clear therapeutic objectives. The project aims to work alongside local mental health teams, together with educators, therapists and facilitators specialising in mental health, as well as client self referrals.
The Nurture Project, Kettlestone House, The Street, Kettlestone NR21 0JA
https://www.thenurtureproject.co.uk/
Northamptonshire
Billing Garden Centre
Shaw Trust Social Enterprises are independent not-for-profit businesses that employ, train and support disabled adults in meaningful work activity. Our enterprises include a number of garden centres and other horticultural social businesses. Activities include learning about and growing plants, preparing and caring for plants for sale, gardening and grounds maintenance and customer service.
Billing Garden Centre, The Causeway, Great Billing, Northants, NN3 9EX
The Green Patch
The Green Patch is a 2.5 acre site situated on the edge of The Grange housing estate in Kettering. Over the years the site has been improved by volunteers, and currently consists of : A multi-use building and disabled access toilet, polytunnels, beehives, ducks and chickens, raised beds, compost areas, a Summerhouse, a natural play area, wildlife areas including two ponds and orchards.
Groundwork Northamptonshire has been managing the Green Patch since 2007, transforming it from a site that was barely used and struggling for volunteers and customers, to a thriving and friendly hub that supports a number of different projects including; after school clubs for mainstream and disabled children, young people and adult employment programmes, alternative education, regular and supported adult volunteering, community use and events.
The Green Patch sees over 250 adults and children come through the gates every week – to some it has been a lifeline – and it is supported by a range of funders and partners.
5 Margaret Rd, Kettering NN16 0QH
https://thegreenpatchkettering.wordpress.com/
https://www.groundwork.org.uk/projects/the-green-patch/
The Hope Centre
Therapeutic gardening and horticultural training for people with mental health and addiction problems and those who are homeless.
35-37 Campbell St, Northampton NN1 3DS
https://northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/
Life at No 27 – Towcester & Brackley
Life at No.27 is a social enterprise built with passion at its core and designed to change lives.
Using the power of gardening to support anyone struggling with low confidence, self-esteem, isolation and mental ill health.
Two sites – one at the central allotments in Towcester, the other at The Well Retreat in Brackley
The Well Retreat, 5 High St, Brackley NN13 7AD
Maggie’s Centre – Northampton
Maggie’s is a national cancer charity with 25 years of experience and expertise providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, the centres are warm and welcoming, and are run by expert staff who help people live well with cancer.
Maggie’s believes that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well being. Each of their centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building to ensure a strong connection between the outside and inside space. Maggie’s have worked with gardeners such as Dan Pearson, Sarah Price and Piet Oldoulf to create landscapes that can be seen or stepped out to from their centres with planting schemes that add colour, scent and interest throughout the year.
If you’d like to Volunteer you could help us look after them by donating your gardening skills.
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD
https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-northampton/
Northumberland
Dilston Physic Garden
Discover the power of plants. Wander up a country lane in a panoramic stretch of Northumberland to find Dilston Physic Garden. A unique garden on the banks of a winding river, brimming with over 700 medicinal plants. Plants used by humans throughout history, and now with modern science to show what remarkable actions they have for our health and for medicine.
Find also a garden of wellbeing, a tranquil space to calm the mind.
Dilston Physic Garden, Corbridge, NE45 5QZ
https://dilstonphysicgarden.com/
Incredible Edible Ashington
A GROW YOUR OWN community project, using available community spaces to grow FRUIT & VEG on a help yourself basis. IF YOU EAT – YOU’RE IN!
https://www.facebook.com/Incredible-Edible-Ashington-1484376498448145/
Natural Ability
We want to create an environment where people with learning and other disabilities live and work as valued and contributing members of the community. Providing people with an excellent quality of life with purposeful employment, lifelong learning and pride in their achievements.
We provide opportunities for people with learning and other disabilities to learn through challenge and well-managed risk, doing meaningful work, having fun and with a sense of personal autonomy.
The Beacon, Beaufront Park, Anick Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4TU
https://www.naturalability.org/
North Yorkshire
Edible York
Edible York is a lively local Charity supporting the people of York to become closer to the food they eat.
We manage lots of city centre growing spaces, help schools to grow, plant lots of edible trees with communities across York, and support communities to develop their own edible gardens. We are entirely volunteer led and work in partnership with many local organisations and people.
Friends of St Martin’s
A community garden where food is grown to share between volunteer growers and the church cafe. We also have a community composting scheme.
Anyone is welcome to help and during the growing season we meet up on Tuesdays for planting out, weeding, watering and harvesting.
As our cafe is known as a friendly space and will give food to those who need it. The great thing about gardens is there is always work and we all enjoy having a shared project.
There are good listeners around and it is a very peaceful location near the sea with lots of bird song.
St Martin-on-the-Hill Church, Albion Rd, Scarborough, YO11 2BT
https://www.friendsofstmartins.co.uk/
GROW Scarborough
GROW Scarborough is a volunteer group that exists to bring individuals, families, and our communities closer together through growing and sharing food and skills in a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable way. Activities include community gardening, growing food to share, operating a seed library and seed saving collective, planting free access orchards. In the garden, we have created a sensory area to help the many mentally and physically disabled centre students and users to experience touch, taste, smell and sound (something that will develop further over time). There are also a multitude of flowers within the garden to stimulate visually.
These students, alongside our volunteers will be included in growing food organically, to share with the community.
The majority of our session volunteers come from social prescribing, and suffer from mental health issues and past addictions (of varying severity), for instance. The sessions we put on, and being in the garden generally, allow them respite from their ‘outside’ issues and help to reduce isolation and anxiety, improve their physical health and confidence, and allow them to form connections without judgement – in a friendly, safe environment.
24 Sherwood Street, Scarborough YO11 1SR
https://www.facebook.com/GROW.Scarborough
Helmsley Walled Garden
Social and Therapeutic Horticulture for people with disabilities, people with disabilities as well as those who are coping with mental health problems, social isolation and long-term unemployment.
Cleveland Way, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5AH
https://www.helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/horticultural-therapy/
Horticap
Horticap – At Bluecoat Wood Nurseries, Otley Road in Harrogate where suitably qualified staff and a team of volunteers provide adults with learning and other disabilities training in horticulture, allied crafts and rural skills.
Our Aims:
To provide our students who have learning and other disabilities with a supportive and friendly working environment so that they may develop their social and communication abilities. We aim to help students extend their knowledge and skills, through structured training using professionally qualified staff and volunteers.
To build, maintain and grow a beautiful garden for members of the public of all ages to enjoy which includes a wildlife and bird spotting area, as well as beautiful flowers, plants, trees and shrubs. We also have various seating areas to enjoy a picnic and a shop where an abundance of plants, gifts and garden items can be purchased.
Incredible Edible Middlesborough
Our vision is to create kind, confident and connected communities through the power of food.
https://www.facebook.com/IEMiddlesbrough/
Incredible Edible Skipton
Communities connect through making their towns more beautiful and also offering education and empowerment with locally grown produce.
https://www.facebook.com/IESkipton/
Kyra
We are a registered charity in York that exists to help local women make positive change in their lives. We offer a range of courses, therapies, life skills and events for women, all from our relaxed, comfy, city centre location. the kettle is always on. Our door will always be open until every woman in our area feels safe, supported and able to be the person they were always meant to be. Activities include working in a Sensory Garden.
Kyra Women’s Project, CMC, St. Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NQ
Ripon Community Link
Charity supporting adults and young people with disabilities. Historic Walled Garden – Free to enter, with Plant Nursery, Tearoom, Shop, Woodland Walk and Orchard with rare fruit varieties.
75 Allhallowgate, Ripon HG4 1LE
https://www.facebook.com/RiponWalledGarden/
St Catherines’ Hospice Gardens
The award-winning gardens at Saint Catherine’s provide a tranquil, relaxing and beautiful environment for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers to enjoy. All of the patients’ rooms have double doors which open out onto the gardens – many describe the joy of the seeing the birds feeding, flowers in bloom and the freedom of being able to spend time outdoors.
Throxenby Ln, Scarborough YO12 5RE
https://www.saintcatherines.org.uk/
Nottinghamshire
Cotgrave Community Garden
We are a Community garden in Nottinghamshire, supporting the community by providing and uplifting green space to reconnect with nature. Inspiring and empowering adults and children to learn food growing, seasonal cooking, gardening, green crafts and wild-life conservation skills. We promote the use of gardening on physical and mental health, we particularly take great effort to support adults who may need help to improve their health, well-being and happiness.
Cotgrave, Nottingham, NG12 3GE
https://www.facebook.com/Cotgravecommunitygarden/
Flower Pod
Flower Pod is a horticultural social enterprise located at two sites – One in Southwell, and the other in Newark. just outside of the historic Minster town of Southwell in Nottinghamshire. Here, our clients – people with learning disabilities from the Nottinghamshire region – take part in activities which help them gain vital skills for a more independent life in the community. The produce grown and sold at Flower Pod helps us fund services for clients and develop the site. With the support of our expert staff team and dedicated volunteers, our clients produce beautiful flowers, arrangements and confetti for the home, weddings, celebrations, funerals and other events.
Flower Pod Southwell, Brackenhurst Ln, Southwell NG25 0QL
Flower Pod Newark, Hawtonville Community Centre, St Mary’s Gardens, Newark, NG24 4JQ
Incredible Edible Beeston
A community group bringing Beeston together by reclaiming unused patches of land to grow food for everyone to enjoy. Incredible Edible – If you eat, you’re in!
https://www.facebook.com/Incredible-Edible-Beeston-109423730625587
Maggie’s Centre – Nottingham
Maggie’s is a national cancer charity with 25 years of experience and expertise providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, the centres are warm and welcoming, and are run by expert staff who help people live well with cancer.
Maggie’s believes that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well being. Each of their centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building to ensure a strong connection between the outside and inside space. Maggie’s have worked with gardeners such as Dan Pearson, Sarah Price and Piet Oldoulf to create landscapes that can be seen or stepped out to from their centres with planting schemes that add colour, scent and interest throughout the year.
If you’d like to Volunteer you could help us look after them by donating your gardening skills.
City Hospital Campus, Gate 3, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PH
https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-nottingham/
Muddy Fork
We help people to improve their wellbeing and mental health through volunteer conservation and wildlife gardening in Nottinghamshire. People are changing their lives step by step, doing useful work with supportive company, surrounded by nature at the Muddy Fork garden.
Muddy Fork, Retford Enterprise Centre, Randall Way, Retford, DN22 7GR
Oasis Community Centre and Gardens
We are a faith based charity based in a disadvantaged community in Worksop, Ten years ago we took over a derelict youth club building and a 2 acre abandoned recreation field. We have transformed it into the OASIS Community Centre and Oasis Community Gardens. We now have over 30 projects for all ages, needs and interests and an award winning community park and garden with over 30 areas and several gardening enterprises. Our Gardening for Life and Flowers for Life projects are based around therapeutic gardening, floristry and garden arts and crafts. We can see over 10,000 people visit our site, many projects use the gardens for health and wellbeing and out gardening programmes supported over 85 individual people in community gardening.
OASIS Community Centre & Gardens, 2a Longfellow Drive, Worksop, Notts S81 0DE
http://www.oasis-centre.org.uk/
Stonebridge City Farm
Stonebridge City Farm is an urban farm in St Ann’s, Nottingham, England. Created in 1980, it is relatively small in size, being sited in an area of regeneration. We offer support, training and have an education centre for volunteers – many of whom have physical and mental health challenges.
We rely on the support of our volunteers and are extremely grateful for their help throughout the year. We offer work placements, alternative provision placements and general volunteering positions across most areas of the farm. People have the opportunity to learn new skills, use their experience to contribute to the development of the farm and be part of our farm family.
Stone Bridge Rd, Nottingham NG3 2FR
https://stonebridgecityfarm.com/
Oxfordshire
Barracks Lane Gardens
Barracks Lane Community Garden is a beautiful green space at the heart of a vibrant community. It is for everyone to use and enjoy by visiting, booking for a private function or by coming along to one of the many events and activities that are held throughout the year. The Garden Project has charitable status and is run by members of the local community who volunteer their time and expertise. At the Garden you will find a large octagonal eco cabin with a wood burning stove, a bonfire and barbeque area, a basic kitchen, table and chairs, a wood fired bread oven, cob oven and tandoor oven, sandpit and small, fenced pond. The Garden is fully accessible if you are using a wheelchair or have limited mobility and safe if you have small children. There is a fully accessible composting toilet. We are particularly proud of the Garden Project’s low carbon and green credentials. Within the Garden is a living green roof and solar panels, a rainwater harvesting system, a compost system, a wildlife corridor and bug hotel. These were designed, built and sponsored by members of the community. You can find out more about these features in our Resources section.
In particular the Garden Project:
Cares for the environment, the soil, plants, water and wildlife.
Offers everyone access to a green space for relaxation and leisure.
Demonstrates practical ideas for healthy living including growing food, recycling waste, cooking, building and using renewable technologies.
Encourages play and learning through opportunity, demonstrations and workshops.
Is safe and welcoming, celebrating diversity and promoting equality.
Is creative and innovative, a place where art meets science across generations and cultures.
Barracks Lane, Oxford OX2 2AP
https://barrackslanegarden.org.uk/
Bridewell Gardens
Bridewell Gardens is a mental health recovery charity using gardening to help people who have experienced serious mental health difficulties to reengage in meaningful activities in our wider local community. Working in the walled garden and vineyard gives people the structure and space to rebuild self esteem and confidence as part of a sociable, supportive, and welcoming team.
The Walled Garden, Wilcote, OX7 3DT
https://www.bridewellgardens.co.uk/
Edible Abingdon – Abingdon Carbon Cutters
For the last 5 years we have been growing vegetables behind the ice-cream kiosk on Abbey Meadow, 2 years ago we started a new vegetable plot made of old recycling boxes outside Old Station House, and last year we were offered a big new bed overlooking the ornamental beds in Abbey Gardens. We are now members of the Incredible Edible Network.
Our immediate objective is to create herb and vegetable gardens that are attractive and productive, organic, and wildlife-friendly. In the longer term we aim to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and imported food, and encourage community growing.
We already have a small team of enthusiasts but will need more hands to make this work. In particular we’ll need help with: Sowing seeds, Planting out, Weeding, Watering.
Helpers and visitors to the park will be encouraged to pick the produce ! Knowledge of gardening would be great but it’s not essential, we will all be learning as we go along.
St Ethelwold’s House, 30 East St Helen Street, Abingdon OX14 5EB
https://abingdoncarboncutters.org.uk/what/growing-things/edible-abingdon/
Farmability
FarmAbility works in partnership with farms and growing spaces to enable people to benefit from regular, active engagement in productive, outdoor activities with enthusiastic and experienced support as needed. This engagement with land and animals brings significant benefit to physical health and well-being. We run farm-based programmes on sites near Oxford for adults with a learning disability or autism spectrum disorder. Co-farmers (our clients) can engage in purposeful, outdoor activities that improve physical health and well-being, and foster a sense of community. Animal husbandry, woodwork, gardening and cooking all help develop and strengthen peoples’ skills and abilities.
FarmAbility, 1 Abbey Street, Eynsham,OX29 4TB
Greening Chinnor
Greening Chinnor are a non-profit voluntary organisation working with the community, the Parish Council and other organisations to improve the environment of Chinnor and to create enjoyable social community volunteering opportunities. The type of events we run are: Community Litter Picks, Repair Cafes, Seed and Plant Swap, Edible Chinnor, working parties at Donkey Lane Community Orchard
https://www.facebook.com/pg/greeningchinnor/about/?ref=page_internal
https://greeningchinnor.blogspot.com/
Greenshoots
The Ways & Means Trust
A Charity helping adults with learning or physical disabilities, or poor mental health. We provide social and practical skills for independent living, and training, education and work experience to assist adults working towards open employment.
We have 2 sites – at Manor Farm in Rotherfield Peppard. One site, Unit 26, is our workshop, canteen, Busy Bees club and own brand products.
The other site, Greenshoots, is our office & plant nursery.
Greenshoots, Manor Farm, Rotherfield Peppard, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 5LA
http://www.waysandmeans.org.uk/
Incredible Edible – Banbury Community Action Group
Part of the nationwide Incredible Edible movement this project aims to increase the amount of local food grown and eaten in Banbury. From orchards in parks to community garden sites and chalk boards outside shops pointing you in the direction of local produce, if you can grow it or eat it we’re interested.
https://banburycag.org.uk/projects/incredible-edible/
Incredible Edible Hooky
Incredible Edible Hooky aims to act where we best can, here in our own village, working to build a sustainable future by creating a community inspired to grow, cultivate, cook and share locally produced produce. Our BIG goals are:
- To significantly increase local food production
- Reduce our carbon footprint
- Encourage us all to take control of shaping our future as a community
You can help this happen, and we welcome anyone with any amount of time they would like to give. The Incredible Edible mantra is ‘If you eat, you’re in’! Even the smallest amount of your time will make so much difference to what we can achieve, together. For the sake of your those who will follow us, for your children and grandchildren, join the team today.
https://www.incredibleediblehooky.com/
Incredible Edible Oxford
Everyone has to eat. We believe growing food is a great way to bring people together.
We work with the City Council and volunteers to create edible beds in parks across the city. We encourage and assist others to plant up their front-garden, back-garden, tree planters, schools, window boxes or balcony. When we think outside the box almost any space has the potential to grow food for people.
By bringing people together in this way we hope to inspire others to share the produce, knowledge and experience they grow over the years and start a buzzing conversation about local food.
We also pop up and give mini workshops and skill shares at various community events throughout the year.
https://incredibleedibleox.wixsite.com/incredibleedibleox
Incredible Edible Wallingford
The Incredible Edible project aims to bring people together through actions around local food, helping to change behaviour towards the environment and to build a kinder and more resilient world. . Incredible Edible Wallingford have been generously funded by SODC Councillor Grants this year, and were keen to carry out new plans to make more of the space.
We were amazed how positive everyone has been, and so grateful to the hardy and tenacious volunteers who joined us in clearing, both being done in record time! The local schools have helped as the serious growing started.
As much as possible is recycled. We used free local compost from the Agrivert recycling centre and wood from Oxford Wood Recycling,and planted edibles for everyone to share- salads, fruit, beans, courgettes, spuds, beetroot and herbs, with some welcome contributions and swaps of plants.
https://www.sustainablewallingford.org/food/incredible-edible/
Maggie’s Centre – Oxford
Maggie’s is a national cancer charity with 25 years of experience and expertise providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, the centres are warm and welcoming, and are run by expert staff who help people live well with cancer.
Maggie’s believes that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well being. Each of their centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building to ensure a strong connection between the outside and inside space. Maggie’s have worked with gardeners such as Dan Pearson, Sarah Price and Piet Oldoulf to create landscapes that can be seen or stepped out to from their centres with planting schemes that add colour, scent and interest throughout the year.
If you’d like to Volunteer you could help us look after them by donating your gardening skills.
The Patricia Thompson Building, Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Oxford, OX3 7LE
https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-oxford/
Marston Community Gardening
Marston Community Gardening is a community group based in Marston in the North East of Oxford. It’s aims and objectives are:
- To encourage local people to become more involved in sustainable gardening,
- To use local green spaces to grow community food and enhance the local environment for the benefit of residents & wildlife,
- To support local residents by providing materials and practical advice about growing food in community spaces
- To support local residents in enhancing local parks, spaces and natural areas for mindfulness and wellbeing.
- To work with local organisations, i.e. Old Marston Parish Council and St Nicholas Primary School
- The group also offers surplus food from the allotments to local people.
55 Arlington Drive Marston OX3 0SJ
https://www.facebook.com/MarstonCommunityGardening/
https://livewell.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Services/3495
Root And Branch
Root & Branch help adults on their recovery towards mental and emotional wRoot & Branch supports adults with severe enduring mental health difficulties to gain new confidence and learn new skills using the power of gardening and nature. Our activities include: therapeutic gardening, cooking, crafts, art, woodwork, blacksmithing, ceramics.
Westmill Farm, Watchfield, Oxfordshire, SN6 8TH
https://www.rootandbranch.info/
Stonehill Community Garden
Stonehill Community Garden welcomes people from all walks of life. We are currently working on half an acre, producing fruit, vegetables, eggs from our hens and honey from our bees.We provide outdoor learning experiences for diverse groups from communities in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse. We provide a safe space.
Stonehill Community Garden offers groups or individuals the opportunity to get involved and learn about growing food, healthy eating, foraging, building, community cooking, nature identification and care, working together andlooking after the Chickens.
Our aim is to bring people closer to nature and to share the joys of being outside and gardening together. We hope it will be a place that will be beneficial to all people including those from disadvantaged or vulnerable backgrounds.
Stonehill Community Gardens, Oday Hill, OX14 4AA
http://www.stonehillgardens.co.uk/
Shropshire
Bowbrook Community Allotments
Horticultural Support – Organic allotment with community areas
Bowbrook, Shrewsbury SY5 8PH
The Dorothy Clive Garden
The Dorothy Clive Garden is a charitable garden trust, set up by Colonel Harry Clive as a place of rest and continued horticultural education for the general public. Located in glorious countryside on the North Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire borders, the garden is both formal and informal, hosting a network of paths that invite the visitor to explore and discover the intimacy and tranquility of the garden.
A registered charity with the twin aims of education and enjoyment. Very committed to environmentally aware gardening and very committed to social prescribing.
Willoughbridge, Market Drayton, TF9 4EU
https://dorothyclivegarden.co.uk/
Incredible Edible Ludlow
By turning unused spaces around Ludlow into growing areas we aim to make healthy, free food for everyone to share.We are passionate about sharing a responsibility for the future wellbeing of our planet and community. Member of L21 Food resilience subgroup, using Incredible Edible grant to plant publicly harvestable fruit trees near to Ludlow train station. Planning for second and third phases to include herbs, vegetables, soft fruit and running workshops
https://www.facebook.com/Edibleludlow/
Incredible Edible Shropshire
Our vision is to create kind, confident and connected communities through the power of food.
https://www.facebook.com/IncredibleEdibleShropshire/
Incredible Edible Wem
It’s all about FOOD…if you eat you’re in!Community gardening to create edible gardens in public spaces. Grow, Eat, Share.
https://www.facebook.com/iewem/
Somerset
Bath City Farm
We’re Bath City Farm, a much-loved charity which has been supporting people living in Bath for over 25 years. Our work focuses on providing education, conserving the environment and supporting people who have enduring mental health issues, are living with disabilities or are otherwise facing adversity.
Situated on a beautiful 37-acre plot in Bath, we’re a popular visitor attraction for families and children, with a play park, farm animals, walking trails, farm shop and café. As a working farm we do breed some of our animals for meat, which is available to buy from our farm shop.
Kelston View, Whiteway, BA2 1NW
The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens
We are a heritage attraction with over 100,000 paying visitors a year but we are much more than just that. We encourage our visitors to enjoy the beautiful gardens for their health and wellbeing. Local organisations work with us to use our community garden for the benefit of local people and this summer there will be four groups using the space to grow cut flowers, vegetables and herbs. Of course those working in the gardens get huge benefits from spending time in this beautiful setting, near water and working in a team. Please contact Siobhan Goodwin, Community Engagement Manager for more info on joining a group or setting up a group.
The Bishop’s Palace, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PD
Grow For Life
Our purpose is to nurture people so that they flourish. We do this by welcoming people into the safe space of a garden where we inspire, build skills, create connections and provide a pathway to work.
We provide a safe and supportive environment for attendees to connect with other people, grow in confidence and learn new skills. Many of our gardening sessions now take place at Grow for Life’s very own Walled Garden in Newton St Loe, on the edge of Bath.
We also run sessions in private gardens, supporting individuals who welcome or require help in maintaining their own gardens. In addition Grow for Life has a small number of gardening sites in the grounds of local care homes where teams work to maintain areas of the garden.
Home Farm, Bath BA2 9DA
https://www.growforlife.org.uk/
Growing Roots
Growing Roots works with children, families and young people on therapeutic horticultural projects in the community and in schools in the Mendip area of Somerset. We are a not-for-profit organisation. Gardening activities are tailored to meet individual needs whether social, emotional, physical or cognitive.
- We work with residents of social housing and young people to create gardens.
- We facilitate intergenerational horticultural projects
- We work with children and young people in schools and the community to help raise self-esteem through horticulture.
http://www.growingroots.org.uk/
Incredible Edible Timsbury
A group to get people growing food on Timsbury’s spare spaces, for all residents to enjoy.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/incredibleedibletimsbury/about
Paddington Farm Trust
Paddington Farm is a charitable trust and a social enterprise, located on a 43 acre organic farm situated at the foot of the famous Glastonbury Tor in Somerset.
As well as being a working farm we provide comfortable accommodation for groups, families and individuals, particularly for children from disadvantaged urban areas.
We provide some free rural educational activities to enhance the farm experience and to promote environmental responsibility.
Paddington Farm Trust, Maidencroft Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 8JN
http://www.paddingtonfarm.co.uk/
Seed of Hope
Seed of Hope is a Community Interest Company providing Recovery based social and therapeutic gardening. They work with Bridgwater and Taunton College, using its stunning Walled Gardens of Cannington as a base. Using the gardening expertise and facilities of the college, and the mental health recovery experience, of Kris Scotting and Jayne Alcock they use gardening to support people in their personal Recovery journey. Participants are supported to achieve a level one qualification in Practical horticultural Skills awarded by City and Guilds.
Church St, Cannington, Bridgwater TA5 2HA
The Walled Garden at Mells – Cultivating Community
We offer learning and social support for a diverse range of people in a peaceful outdoor community venue and perennial plant nursery in the village of Mells, Somerset
As a social enterprise, we focus on horticultural therapy as a means of increasing wellbeing.
All funds raised from our nursery go towards making the space accessible for different groups, and reaching out to people who may not have regular access to gardens. With our group activities, courses and volunteer days, we seek to tackle social isolation, encourage intergenerational learning, and inspire meaningful connection through gardening.
5 Rectory Cottages, Mells, Frome, BA11 3PN
https://www.thewalledgardenatmells.co.uk/plant-nursery
South Gloucestershire
Grow Wilder
Wildlife and wellbeing hub. Grow Wilder (formerly Feed Bristol) is our inspiring six-acre wildlife gardening hub, where people and wildlife thrive in a productive setting. Explore our wildflower nursery, mix habitats demonstrating different techniques and a range of innovative community food growing businesses. Wellbeing with Nature is an inspiring course supporting people to learn new skills, build confidence and lead healthier lives through experiencing nature and being outdoors.
181 Frenchay Park Road, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1HB
https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/wellbeing-with-nature
St Paul’s Community Garden Group
We are a community group, working on reviving the garden space between Grosvenor road and Burnell drive. Our goal is to create a sustainable food garden, learn and teach each other gardening skills and play a part in bringing our local community together by providing an open, welcoming space that belongs to all of us!This is a community garden, not an allotment group and the main focus of the initiative is to create something positive and sustainable! The veggies will come!
Between Grosvenor Rod and Burnell Drive, Bristol, BS2 8XD
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1002270510161438/
South Yorkshire
Grow UK
Many of the young people we work with face mental health difficulties that have resulted in social isolation and a lack of engagement in work or training prospects. At Grow we combine coaching with nature based projects to help our trainees combat social isolation, boost their wellbeing and develop employability skills.
Castle Green, 7 Castle Street, Sheffield, S3 8LT
The Sheffield Garden Angel
I predominantly work for private clients in a garden maintenance capacity, but I also offer support/companion gardening for clients with a medical need.
www.sheffieldgardenangel.co.uk
Whirlow Hall Farm Trust
We inspire, nurture and expand horizons for youngsters so that they can make the most of their potential. We run programmes for children who are excluded, or at risk of exclusion, from mainstream education – we help them get back on track. We have activities for youngsters who have additional educational needs – to help them develop life skills, grow in confidence and reduce the risk of isolation. We host schools on day and residential visits so that they can learn in a different environment, grow in confidence and develop bonds with classmates and teaching staff. Finally, we enable college students to fulfill the practical elements of agriculture and environmental qualifications.
Most of our young visitors will not have spent much time at a farm or in the countryside. So holding a freshly-hatched chick, bottle feeding a new-born lamb or seeing a pig with her piglets can be an unforgettable experience. For many, it will change their lives forever.
Most of those who visit come from the Sheffield City Region, but our reach extends across South Yorkshire and beyond; we’ve even hosted groups from west of the Pennines and south of the M4!
Whirlow Hall Farm Trust, Whirlow Lane, Sheffield, S11 9QF
https://www.whirlowhallfarm.org/
Staffordshire
The Growing Place
Shaw Trust Social Enterprises are independent not-for-profit businesses that employ, train and support disabled adults in meaningful work activity. Our enterprises include a number of garden centres and other horticultural social businesses. Activities include learning about and growing plants, preparing and caring for plants for sale, gardening and grounds maintenance and customer service.
The Growing Place Staffordshire, Stafford Road, Eccleshall ST21 6JR
Suffolk
Beyond The Wall
Beyond The Wall is a charity based in the ‘Walled Garden’ on the Thornham Estate in Thornham, North Suffolk. We work with people from 16 years upwards who have a disability. The team are focused on removing barriers to enable everyone to attain a fulfilling and meaningful life. We are a ‘not for profit’ organisation, all funds raised go to meet the needs of our clients. Our aim is to build up our learners’ confidence and self esteem while teaching them the skills which will unlock future opportunities for them in mainstream education, sheltered volunteering or employment.
Beyond the Wall, Thornham Walled Garden, Thornham Magna, Eye, IP23 8HA
https://www.beyondthewall.org.uk/
Depden Care Farm
Depden Care Farm offers therapeutic placements to adults with learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries.
Our clients (who become our Farm Helpers) are offered the chance for structured outdoor activity, education and training through tailored and supervised involvement in horticulture, agriculture and, where appropriate, helping with the livestock.
Our rural idyll is home to a selection of animals from horses and donkeys, to pigs, sheep and goats. Hens and ducks are free to wander in the orchard, and this much loved and well-cared for menagerie ensures that animal assisted therapy can be added to our programme.
Depden Care Farm, Rookery Farm, Depden, IP29 4BU
Women Like Me – Garden Angels
To help build Women’s self esteem and sense of positive well-being to ensure we feel we have somewhere to feel at peace with ourselves and comfortable to be around others. Sharing our stories and life experiences with other Women to help us Learn, Laugh and Grow together.
How it all began – We worked hard to find others to create a Voluntary organisation to engage with Women to help them to learn laugh and grow together and to become part of a movement to help us all feel strong, confident and happy.
We do not profess to be able to ‘make you better’ but by becoming a member of Women Like Me we believe you will begin to feel less isolated and hopefully begin to look forward with a more positive outlook.
Our belief is there’s nothing Women can’t do together and together we can help ourselves feel a greater sense of calm – peacefulness and strength.
Mental health problems have been increasing over the recent years and Women tend to be affected more than Men, this could be due to the many roles women tend to play. Being someone wife – partner- daughter – mother and only then OURSELVES. The difference between the two sexes is Women tend to be more likely to seek help and support but there are very few services out there just for Women so we felt this had to change and Women Like Me was born .
GARDEN ANGELS – A project where the team go to others gardens to clear and tidy them, so the garden can be enjoyed by the home owner. We have previously worked in school and care home gardens. This is an extremely rewarding way to volunteer your time and you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction once the work is completed.
There is no set day or time for these sessions, you will be contacted by the team leader as and when the work is required. No gardening experience is needed to become a Garden Angel, just a willingness to get stuck in to help create a beautiful space for others.
Lowestoft
https://www.women-like-me.co.uk/
Surrey
Activate Learning at Merrist Wood College: Gardening Skills for All
Gardening Skills for All at Merrist Wood College. If you would like to develop basic gardening skills while getting active, meeting new people and improving your sense of wellbeing, then you might enjoy being part of the new Gardening Group at Merrist Wood College, set in historic grounds in the beautiful Surrey countryside. Join a small community of like-minded people who enjoy working outdoors and looking after the environment. This is one of our Community Learning courses. Our Community Learning programme offers a series of FREE courses to develop skills, knowledge, confidence and improve mental well-being for adults aged 19 and over.
Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon, Guildford GU3 3PE
The Grange at Bookham
Helping people with learning disabilities develop skills in Horticulture and outreach gardening projects.
The Grange Centre, Rectory Lane, Bookham KT23 4DZ
https://www.grangecentre.org.uk/skills-for-life/horticulture/
The Greenhub Project for Teens
The Green Hub Project for Teens (“The Green Hub Project”) is a community voluntary and fundraising group committed to helping the mental health and wellbeing of teenagers, initially referred to us by local GP’s in Surrey. We aim to utilise the benefits of the outdoors, the environment, and teamwork.
c/o The Lucks Yard Clinic, Portsmouth Rd, Milford, Godalming, GU8 5HZ
The Old Moat Garden Centre and Cafe
A Community based program for local people living with mental ill health, giving them the confidence and skills to get back into work & employment.
The Old Moat Garden Centre and Cafe, Horton lane, Epsom KT19 8PQ
https://www.theoldmoatgardencentre.org.uk/
Michelle Brandon Garden and landscape design
Garden Design and Horticultural Therapy.
Trained horticultural therapist with 10 years experience working with Thrive and Share Community. Over 20 years experience as an award winning garden designer. Creating public and private gardens that connect the visitor to nature to enhance wellbeing and better mental health.
South Croydon CR2 7JD
https://www.michellebrandon.co.uk/
Orione Care
A day service for people with learning disabilities interested horticulture and art activities. The service is aimed at helping build their social skills and self-esteem.
Molesey Horticulture and Art Services, Orchard Lane, East Molesey, Surrey
KT8 0BN
The Patchworking Garden Project
The Patchworking Garden Project was established in 2014 to bring positive change to people’s lives through the benefits of friendship and gardening.
- We operate in the stunning natural environment of a walled garden on the northern edge of Dorking with views to Box Hill.
- Run entirely by volunteers we offer gardening, crafting and the opportunity to learn new skills in a safe and friendly space – or simply to sit and enjoy nature and the company of others.
- We especially welcome those with a need because of physical or mental health conditions, learning disabilities, dementia, isolation or bereavement.
Pixham Lane, Dorking RH4 1QA
http://patchworkinggardenproject.co.uk/
Space2Grow
A Community garden in Farnham. Activities at space2grow are centred around the acre of land and the seasons and range from general gardening, specific projects (like creating a pond) to wellbeing activities. Days are split into sessions each run by a volunteer or paid individual. This allows us to bring a variety of people onto the acre offering a diverse range of activities for young and old. Some of the activities require a referral others are free to just come along to.
Lower Church Lane, Farnham GU9 7PS
Sutton Nature Conservation Volunteers
Opportunities for participating in voluntary conservation projects in Sutton.
Sutton Ecology Centre Grounds, 4 Tyrell Ct, North St, Carshalton SM5 2HT
The Therapy Garden
Social and Therapeutic Horticulture for adults with a range of physical disabilities, learning difficulties and mental health challenges.
The Therapy Garden, Manor Fruit Farm, Glaziers Lane, Normandy, GU3 2DT
https://www.thetherapygarden.org/
Your Space Sutton
Local people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, race or ability, are openly invited to get involved, in helping transform the disused council nursery into a series of interconnected walk through gardens for anyone to come and enjoy at their leisure.
Seears Park Nursery Gardens, St Dunstan’s Hill, Sutton, SM1 2LR
http://www.yourspacesutton.org/home.html
YMCA East Surrey – Redhill
We have a fantastic group of young people with additional needs who love getting their hands dirty on the allotment. Our ‘Don’t Lose the Plot’ initiative helps the young people to learn important life skills, retain information and become active members of the local community, while providing hidden physical activity which benefits them health wise.
YMCA Sports & Community Centre, Princes Road, Redhill, RH1 6JJ
https://www.ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk/
Tyne and Wear
The Comfrey Project
The Comfrey Project is a charity which works with refugees and people seeking asylum at our centre in Windmill Hills, Gateshead, and two allotment sites. Our aim is to improve their conditions of life and general wellbeing, while building skills, resilience, confidence, self-esteem and purpose.
The Comfrey Project, Windmill Hills Centre, Chester Place, Gateshead, NE8 1QB
http://thecomfreyproject.org.uk/
Maggie’s Centre – Newcastle
Maggie’s is a national cancer charity with 25 years of experience and expertise providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, the centres are warm and welcoming, and are run by expert staff who help people live well with cancer.
Maggie’s believes that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well being. Each of their centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building to ensure a strong connection between the outside and inside space. Maggie’s have worked with gardeners such as Dan Pearson, Sarah Price and Piet Oldoulf to create landscapes that can be seen or stepped out to from their centres with planting schemes that add colour, scent and interest throughout the year.
If you’d like to Volunteer you could help us look after them by donating your gardening skills.
Freeman Hospital, Melville Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7NU
https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-newcastle/
Marie Curie Hospice Gardens
The landscaped gardens of the purpose-built Marie Curie Hospice overlook the Tyne and Gateshead and offer a beautiful, tranquil place for patients and visitors to sit and chat. Rooms open onto a patio garden with gazebo and fountain. There are climbing roses, evergreens and herbaceous perennials.The garden is well maintained by volunteers.
Marie Curie Dr, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6SS
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/hospice-care/newcastle
St Oswald’s Hospice Gardens
The recently redesigned in-patients’ garden is a delightful, tranquil breakout space for patients and their visitors. Reached via the new ‘family room’ and designed around an existing pond, offering plenty of opportunities to sit and reflect on the mix of colours, textures, scents and sounds within it. Planted and maintained by a wonderful team of dedicated volunteers. Wheelchair accessible.
Dunston, Gateshead NE11 9TS
Warwickshire
Incredible Edible Leamington Spa
A group of supporters and gardeners for the Incredible Edible gardens in Leamington Spa.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/211057672800880
West Midlands
Caldmore Community Garden
In Caldmore Community Garden you can grow your own food, learn new skills, share what you already know, if you come to Women’s Tuesdays or Men’s Shed. You can also relax, meet new friends and have fun during Community Open Days. It’s a place of potential, and growth from seed to homemade food. It’s as diverse as Caldmore itself – everyone is welcome!
12 Carless St, Walsall WS1 3RH
https://caldmorecommunitygarden.wordpress.com/
Compton Care
Five acre Victorian estate, home to a well-supported hospice. Steeped in history and nestled in the leafy suburbs of Wolverhampton. Formal & informal borders set against a backdrop of mature specimen trees, full of wildlife, ample seating & wheelchair friendly paths. Recently developed Garden of Reflection designed by an award-winning garden designer. Coffee shop, toilets & on-site parking.
4 Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, WV3 9DH
https://www.comptoncare.org.uk/
Incredible Edible Spon End – Coventry
We are a roadside community garden in Spon End run by the community for the community. We are part of the Incredible Edible network. All are welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/Incredible-Edible-Spon-End-2391076791116481/
Maggie’s Centre – Coventry
Maggie’s is a national cancer charity with 25 years of experience and expertise providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, the centres are warm and welcoming, and are run by expert staff who help people live well with cancer.
Maggie’s believes that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well being. Each of their centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building to ensure a strong connection between the outside and inside space. Maggie’s have worked with gardeners such as Dan Pearson, Sarah Price and Piet Oldoulf to create landscapes that can be seen or stepped out to from their centres with planting schemes that add colour, scent and interest throughout the year.
If you’d like to Volunteer you could help us look after them by donating your gardening skills.
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire, Coventry
https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-coventry/
Marie Curie Hospice – West Midlands
The gardens contain two large, formally laid out patients’ gardens incl a ball fountain water feature and large rose/clematis arches, indoor courtyards, a long border adjoining the car park and a beautiful wildlife and pond area. The volunteer gardening team hope that the gardens provide a peaceful and comforting place for patients, their visitors and staff.
Marsh Ln, Solihull B91 2PQ
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/hospice-care/west-midlands
Martineau Gardens
Martineau Gardens is a beautiful therapeutic community garden and a charity, located two miles from Birmingham city centre. An oasis for wildlife, a haven of tranquillity, a destination for an outdoor escape, there are two and a half acres of organically managed landscape for you to explore.
Therapeutic Horticulture, Community Gardening and Volunteering.
27 Priory Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7UG
https://martineau-gardens.org.uk/
Northfield Community Gardens
Northfield Community Garden, part of Northfield Arts Forum. Come and join us every Friday at Sir Herbert Austin Way. Sow, grow and share.
Sir Herbert Austin Way, Birmingham B31 1PZ
https://www.instagram.com/northfieldcommunitygarden/
Roots to Fruit
Roots to Fruit is a horticultural activity centre that is registered with ABC Awards. We provide accredited training and qualifications in horticulture and land based studies. We can also cater for bespoke horticultural and therapeutic activities to suit specific client needs. We are a not-for profit social enterprise and provide a range of activities throughout the week. Mondays and Fridays we provide gardening training. Tuesdays we provide gardening therapy.
Oakdene Nurseries, 51 Chester Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield B74 2HH
http://www.rootstofruit.co.uk/
Solihull MIND Horticulture Project
We have a 3½ acre field in Knowle where plants can be grown organically in a sheltered, pollution-free environment with the guidance and support of our workers. In addition to growing flowers, vegetables and fruit in an environmentally friendly way, we also try and encourage wildlife to the site. At present we have ponds (with dragonflies!), together with a wildlife meadow and a small wood.
Work includes: sowing and potting on seeds, pruning hedges, planting out crops, harvesting crops, building leaf mould and compost bins, maintenance of the site, and, of course, a bit of digging! Work is carried out by individuals according to their individual skills/abilities/interests. We have buildings (with heaters!), potting sheds, greenhouse and three polytunnels to work and shelter in during bad weather.
Station Rd, Knowle, Solihull B93 0PU
http://www.solihullmind.org.uk/creative%20spaces.htm
Thrive Birmingham
Social and Therapeutic Horticulture Programmes.
Thrive Birmingham offer therapeutic gardening programmes to people with a defined health, social or educational need in the old TV gardens in King’s Heath Park as well as various outreach projects in the wider community.
Horticultural Training Centre, King’s Heath Park, King’s Heath, Birmingham B14 7TQ
https://www.thrive.org.uk/how-we-help/regional-centres-and-programmes/birmingham
West Sussex
Grow – Chichester
Community gardens and orchards where horticultural therapy sessions and regualr gardening sessions are run for the local community.
The Bishop’s Palace vegetable Plot, Bishop’s Palace gardens, Canon Lane, Chichester PO19 1PX
https://www.transitionchichester.org/grow-chichester/
Growing for all – Petworth
An established community garden in Petworth – promoting healthy lifestyles, caring for the environment, celebrating people’s abilities, and delivering Social and Therapeutic horticulture sessions.
Meadow Way, Petworth GU28 0EP
Friends of Horsham Park
We are a Community Interest Company that aims to promote, enhance and protect the park so that it can be enjoyed by all and future generations. We run a Wednesday morning gardening group. It is not a formal therapeutic group but we already have links with a local social prescribing officer for 4 of the surgeries and are used to welcoming people with mental well being as well as physical challenges.
Horsham Park, RH12 2 DW
https://friendsofhorshampark.co.uk/
Transition – Chichester
A growing group of enthusiastic forward thinking people, keen to promote and embrace change which helps create a sustainable local environment and a more resilient community. From energy to food, from growing to reskilling, TC is the umbrella group for a wide range of exciting and welcoming groups that focus on every aspect of modern life.
The Biodiversity and Pollinator group aims to develop and to action as effectively as possible, plans for increasing and enhancing biodiversity in urban areas of Chichester. Public verges, disused land and Municipal Parks are the immediate areas of concern. More favourable mowing regimes, more pollinator considerate planting and the introduction of wild flower areas wherever possible, working in cooperation with the Council, are key approaches.
http://www.transitionchichester.org/
West Yorkshire
HoTT Edible: Community food growing
HoTT has secured funding to start an Incredible Edible Group, focusing on community vegetable and fruit growing in Holmfirth. HoTT is very excited to be starting this new project to further enhance the sustainability in our local environment and reduce our carbon footprint. HoTT recognises the need to work with others to bring about lifestyle change, both by raising awareness of a more sustainable way of living, and supporting the community to achieve this goal.
Holmfirth
https://hott.org.uk/hott-edible/
Hyde Park Source
We aim to improve health and well-being through improving the environment. We are committed to increasing the potential of individuals and communities- promoting equality of education and training. We workwith local communities to improve their surroundings, designing and creating attractive, exciting and useful. Hyde Park Source has a long history of providing great volunteering opportunities for a wide range of people. Our work has been supported by Volunteers since we began in 1998 and we place huge importance on this contribution.
We run weekly gardening groups based across Leeds helping you to get Outdoors be Active and feel Well, 2 weekly gardening groups as part of Leeds’ Community Based Mental Health Services, and finally a monthly community action day – everybody welcome!
Hyde Park Source, 2 Rosebank Road, Leeds, LS3 1HH
http://www.hydeparksource.org/
Incredible Edible – Aireborough
We are a group of local people who are excited about growing local seasonal food for all the community to help themselves to. We want to encourage people to think about where there food comes from and be inspired to eat seasonal veggies, buy local food or grow their own. We want to see community land used for growing community food. We believe anyone can get involved and learn more about growing food from the very young to the old. If you are interested get involved!
Aireborough, Guiseley.
https://www.facebook.com/IEAireborough/
Incredible Edible – Bingley
We are dedicated to a revolution of food kindness: free food, growing everywhere, for everyone to help themselves! If you eat, then its simple, you’re IN!Our group aims to help individuals and community groups in Bingley to grow food around the town and share it with others.If you find an unloved place, and plant some veg, fruit or herbs there, perhaps this will encourage people to take what they need. The power of these small actions can help people live happy, healthy and prosperous lives.
Bingley.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1816858361753926/about
Incredible Edible – Brighouse
We aim to empower the community to retain and reuse our green spaces. Our mission is to turn unloved spaces into beautiful, practical areas by growing herbs, fruit and vegetables.
We are all unpaid volunteers who give up a couple of hours a month, doing a range of activities from weeding, planting and harvesting to running a stall at Brighouse events. We have a tiny budget, relying on fund-raising, donations and good-will to achieve our goals. And there are many small ways in which you can help!
https://www.incredibleediblebrighouse.co.uk/
Incredible Edible Clayton West
A new community group aiming to plant, harvest and share fruit and vegetables that will be grown in public open spaces throughout the village of Clayton.
https://www.facebook.com/cliffewoodsclaytonwest/
Incredible Edible Garforth
Community is at the heart of everything we do. We bring people together through a shared love of food. We make connections and build on relationships.Learning doesn’t stop at the school gates. We work with schools, but we encourage life-long learning; whether it’s growing skills or not. We bring people together; we share knowledge and we’re better for it.We want to support a local economy. We support local business and want others to do the same. We work with local companies to encourage people to buy more and make money sticky. What is spent local, stays local.
https://www.facebook.com/ediblegarforth
Incredible Edible Kirkstall
Incredible Edible Kirkstall is part of the Incredible Edible Network is a not for profit community interest organisation. The Incredible group is run by local volunteers guided by a constitution with the aim to create communal growing space & educational facilities / opportunities for all to enjoy. The organisation promotes pro social sustainable healthy living to inspire “community led positive action & create a better sense of neighbourhood & belonging”. The group offers a wide variety of initiatives & opportunities for all members of the community to come together, learn new skills, share ideas & grow their own food.
https://www.facebook.com/incrediblekirkstall/
Incredible Edible Spring Hall – Halifax
Food growing as a means of bringing the community together.
Spring Hall Medical Centre, Spring Hall Lane, Halifax, HX1 4JG
https://www.facebook.com/events/717175875801103
https://springhallgrouppractice.co.uk/contact1.aspx
Incredible Edible Todmorden
Creating a kind, confident and connected community.
We are passionate people working together for a world where all share responsibility for the future wellbeing of our planet and ourselves.
We aim to provide access to good local food for all, through
• working together
• learning – from cradle to grave
• supporting local business
All with no paid staff, no buildings, no public funding: radical community building in action.
https://www.incredible-edible-todmorden.co.uk/
Incredible Edible Wakefield
Incredible Edible Wakefield started a few short years ago with just one simple idea – To Help Wakefield Grow and with the help of hundreds of people like you we’ve been doing just that ever since.
Our mission is to develop innovative local food initiatives that help as many people as possible to enjoy the many benefits that come from learning to grow your own food.
http://www.incredible-edible-wakefield.co.uk/
The Kirkwood Hospice
Large, mature formal summer garden, with seasonal interest. Level access with composite pathways draws the visitor around sweeping bed with prairie planting. Lawns leading to mixed beds, labyrinth and pond. Mature trees and shrubs enclose the garden boundaries. Extensive patio and viewing area. Specimen plants as well as favourites, new for 2021 a small wildflower area and allotment.
21 Albany Rd, Huddersfield HD5 9UY
https://www.thekirkwood.org.uk/
Lemon Balm Horticultural Therapy
Lemon Balm gets people gardening through structured programmes that achieve results. We not only create capable gardeners, we also help develop social skills, improve mobility, increase agility, and meet other agreed outcomes.By growing friendships, motor skills, stamina and confidence, we weed out anxiety and feelings of isolation.
Based in Leeds
The Lost Plot
This group is part of the Outdoors Active and Well project, it is linked to the 5-Ways Recovery Academy Forward Leeds. We started this project in July 2016, with a very overgrown plot! We uncovered lots of treasures including fruit trees and bushes, a pond, lots of wood and even some old tools. We took on an adjacent plot in Autumn 2019 and continue to grow a range of fruit and vegetables, herbs and flowers. We also love cooking, going for walks and improving habitats for wildlife on the site too.
The group are a very friendly bunch and always welcomes new members. We named our plot and group ‘The Lost Plot’, because all of us at some point have! We are inspired by Permaculture Design, trying to grow and learn in a sustainable way. The group offers people the opportunity to come together, share and learn skills, improve their health and get to know each other, whilst creating a beautiful and productive space. It also offers people in ‘Sustained Recovery’ an alternative to more conventional talking therapies, as part of their recovery plan.
Hyde Park Source, 2 Rosebank Road, Leeds, LS3 1HH
http://www.hydeparksource.org/the-lost-plot.html
https://www.forwardleeds.co.uk/tag/the-lost-plot/
LUU Rooted
LUU Rooted (previously called The Bardon Grange Project) started in 2009 and is a food growing project that gives students, staff, and the wider community the opportunity to grow organic food in a communal growing space.
Rooted is Leeds University Student Union’s community food growing project. We run volunteer sessions every Monday and Wednesday which are free, open to everyone and there’s no need to commit or book, you just turn up. You can come along for a short time or the whole session, no experience needed. There’s always some produce to take home and lots of opportunities to ask questions, learn new skills, share ideas and get stuck in to growing tasty organic vegetables.It’s a great way to chill out, do something new and meet new friends in a beautiful space. All welcome, refreshments provided. We provide tools, and tea and snacks.
https://www.facebook.com/luurooted/about/?ref=page_internal
Maggie’s Centre – Leeds
Maggie’s is a national cancer charity with 25 years of experience and expertise providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, the centres are warm and welcoming, and are run by expert staff who help people live well with cancer.
Maggie’s believes that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well being. Each of their centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building to ensure a strong connection between the outside and inside space. Maggie’s have worked with gardeners such as Dan Pearson, Sarah Price and Piet Oldoulf to create landscapes that can be seen or stepped out to from their centres with planting schemes that add colour, scent and interest throughout the year.
If you’d like to Volunteer you could help us look after them by donating your gardening skills.
St James’s University Hospital, Alma Street, Leeds, LS9 7BE
https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-leeds/
Roots and Fruits
Roots and Fruits is a Community Gardening Project based at the Rockwell Centre. Our aims are to encourage more people to grow their own food, raise awareness of environmental issues and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Our community allotments are used by local residents and groups to grow vegetables in raised beds and the fresh produce is also used by the Rockwell Café.
We maintain the Thorpe Edge Community Garden which includes a willow dome, a mini-beach area, fruit trees, wildflowers and bushes. The Garden is also used for outdoor play activities, community festivals, social events and picnics.
The Garden is also home to a wide range of insects, birds and wildlife which we encourage through the re-creation of natural habitats. One of the main attractions in the Allotment are the Rockwell Chickens which regularly produce a good supply of fresh eggs. We also have a wildlife pond and Bee hives.
We have a Young Roots and Fruits Project to engage and encourage children and young people to get interested in growing food, the environment and wildlife.
Rockwell Centre, 6 Summerfield Road, Bradford, BD10 8DP
https://www.rockwellcentre.co.uk/projects/roots-fruits/
Sapgate Gardens Association
Sapgate Gardens Association was set up after local residents in Thornton came together with local councillors to create allotments & a community garden.
A community space in the heart of Thornton. Open to all. There are vegetable and flower beds, some fruit trees. It is a space to sit and enjoy the peace or to do some gardening. Volunteers are there on most Thursdays and the last Sat of the month. There are no paid staff or structured activities. People are welcome to come and be part ofthe Gardens project.
Sapgate Lane, Thornton, Bradford BD13 3HY
https://www.facebook.com/sapgategardens/
Wiltshire
Every Cloud Arts and Crafts
Every Cloud is anon-profit making co-operative whose purpose is the promotion of mental, emotional and physical well-being through participation in arts and crafts, nature and gardening.
Stanton Farmhouse, Stanton Country Park, Stanton Fitzwarren, Swindon, SN6 7SF
https://www.everycloudartscrafts.com/
Jamie’s Farm – Bath
Jamie’s Farm acts as a catalyst for change, enabling disadvantaged young people to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We do this through a unique residential experience and rigorous follow-up programme, combining farming, family and therapy.
Vulnerable young people nationwide will be better equipped to thrive during secondary school years and beyond. Our powerful formula of Farming, Family and Therapy, delivered via a five-day residential and rigorous follow-up programme, addresses the root causes of exclusion by equipping vulnerable children to thrive during their secondary school years. We work in partnership with all our schools as we recognise that for impact to be greatest, we have to empower and support schools in order to make changes last. Specifically, our programme is designed to improve behaviour, boost engagement and improve well-being by building soft-skills such as self-esteem.
Hill House Farm, Ditteridge, Box, SN13 8QA
Julia’s House Children’s Hospice Gardens
Julia’s House Children’s Hospice provides respite care for children with life-threatening or limiting conditions. Our garden has been designed so the children can experience and enjoy different sensory elements and is cared for by our volunteer gardeners.
Browfort, Bath Road, Devizes SN10 2AT
Leighton House – The Defence Gardens Scheme
DGS aims to help fill the gap in mental health support by increasing access to nature-based therapy; creating the time and space for bespoke, holistic support and a ‘soft landing’. DGS combines People, Place and Purpose brought together by a highly trained Practitioner. DGS runs for 10 weeks for groups of 8 supported by 2 staff plus an experienced veteran who supports progression. There is one 3 hour session a week, usually 11 am-2 pm on a weekday.
The Leighton House vision is with sensitive and imaginative management to restore and maintain at a level of regionally significant heritage value, areas of the gardens and parkland such as the walled garden, orchard and fishing lake which are not used operationally. Work is underway to establish strategic partnerships to achieve this vision.
Once a thriving kitchen garden, the walled garden is currently mostly down to grass. DGS has been invited to establish a hub garden so that this wonderful, inspiring, secure place can serve our people as they have served their nation. Work is underway to strengthen the day to day management of the garden and start to deliver a 15-20 year development programme.
Leighton House, Warminster Rd, Westbury BA13 3PX
https://salmon-owl-9a2b.squarespace.com/south-west
Palmer Gardens
Shaw Trust Social Enterprises are independent not-for-profit businesses that employ, train and support disabled adults in meaningful work activity. Our enterprises include a number of garden centres and other horticultural social businesses. Activities include learning about and growing plants, preparing and caring for plants for sale, gardening and grounds maintenance and customer service.
Islington, Canal Rd, Trowbridge BA14 8QJ
POP Gardens
POP Gardens has been set up by Lynne Evans who wanted to combine her expertise in Occupational Therapy with her passion for the practical and emotional benefits of gardening to support wellbeing and recovery.
“I created POP Gardens workshops with the intent on helping other health professionals use horticulture as therapy. As the current courses on offer in the UK are fairly general and do not cover in-depth knowledge for therapists working in clinical settings. POP BOX evolved from my experience of running gardening and art group therapy sessions in hospitals for over 15 years.”
Lynne has been a registered Occupational Therapist since 2003 and has specialised in acute mental health as well as palliative care, memory services and community gardening with children and adults.
Our specialist services cover training for healthcare professionals in horticultural therapy, delivering group sessions, providing advice and information on this area and we can provide carefully prepared bespoke POP Garden activity boxes to support the practical delivery of sessions.
Bannings Yard, North Barn, Bray street, Avebury Wiltshire SN8 IRA
River Bourne Community Farm
River Bourne Community Farm is a free to visit, city farm including fifty four acres of beautiful water meadows. Our main focus is educating young people and serving the local community by providing volunteering opportunities, a friendly, relaxed meeting place and by hosting regular events for everyone to enjoy.
Cow Lane, Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1 2SR
https://www.riverbournecommunityfarm.org.uk/
Twigs Community Gardens
TWIGS Community Gardens are a colourful and vibrant set of gardens in the heart of Swindon. They are managed by TWIGS as a resource to give people who experience mental health problems the chance to regain confidence, self-esteem and to learn new skills. The gardens provide plenty of different ideas to take home to your own garden, along with plants and craft goods to enhance it.
Manor Garden Centre site, Cheney Manor, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 2QJ
https://twigscommunitygardens.org.uk/
Worcestershire
Acorns Children’s Hospice Gardens
1½ acres designed for the benefit of children and young people with life limiting illnesses and their families. Incl play areas, raised beds for young people to plant vegetables, tranquil memorial garden with gentle stream and memorial pebbles for children who have passed away and an enclosed bedroom garden set aside for recently bereaved families. Acers, silver birch and other trees and shrubs feature.
1 High St, Southam CV47 0HA
Incredible Edible Alvechurch
Our vision is to create kind, confident and connected communities through the power of food.
https://www.facebook.com/incredibleediblealvechurch/
Limitless Flowers
Helping all ages combat social isolation with various activities at our centre including learning to grow cut flowers. We have a cut flower garden in a disused factory yard see Instagram @limitlessflowers for further info.
Townsend works, Puxton lane Kidderminster Dy11 5DF
Welcome to Simply Limitless (simply-limitless.org)
Link Nurseries
Link Nurseries is a horticultural centre focused on supporting our community’s wellbeing. We provide opportunities to improve physical and mental health through the use of a range of gardening activities. We also run a small commercial garden centre selling plants, flowers, seasonal vegetables, juices and preserves, the proceeds of which go towards funding our therapeutic activities.
Hamilton Close, (off Hospital Lane), Powick, Worcester, WR2 4NH
https://wcg.ac.uk/linknurseries
NORTHERN IRELAND
County Antrim
Blossoms at Larne Lough
At Blossoms, we have a passion for delivering interesting and engaging sessions that are practical, hands on, informative and most of all enjoyable. We offer a range of programmes, courses and workshops throughout Spring, Summer and Autumn.
Blossoms at Larne Lough146 Shore Road, Maghermorne, Larne, BT40 3HY
https://www.blossomsatlarnelough.org/
Grow NI
GROW is a small charity working with communities to create community gardens in their area. It’s as much about growing community as it is about growing food and flowers. As we develop, we try out new things and if it works it becomes part of our model. So cooking and eating together is now a big part of what we do in our weekly sessions! We try to bring those who may be isolated, suffering with mental or physical health issues, or those who just want to spend a bit more time outdoors together, all while enriching the local area. Currently, we have two gardens – one at The Waterworks in North Belfast, and one at Camberwell Court where we work with older people (60+). In addition to our weekly sessions, we hold community events which are open to all the community.
Camberwell Court, Camberwell Court Fold, 171 Limestone Road, Belfast, BT15 3BH
Newington Day Centre, 31-35 Atlantic Avenue, Belfast, BT15 2HN
Incredible Edibles Cloughmills
This project teaches people about gardening, wildlife and growing food. It enables every age group in the village to come together to learn about nature and care for their environment. The initial spark was to clear some waste ground behind the Corner House bar and turn it into a small allotment garden and a haven for wildlife, complete with a bug hotel. The project was intergenerational involving the schools, parents and grandparents. Everyone had a role to play whether it was digging, banging or just watering the plants and the older residents appreciated the veggie boxes delivered by the young people.
Cloughmills Community Action Team, 5 Rosemount, Cloughmills, BT44 9LU
http://www.cloughmills.org.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/CloughmillsCAT/
Incredible Edibles – Newtownabbey
Incredible Edible Newtownabbey is an exciting new initiative that brings fresh fruit and vegetables to our community through our Community Gardens and through growing our own produce at home.Our Community Gardens (starting in Rathcoole) will allow everyone and anyone to learn the skills they need to start growing their own food. The best part? Every member of the community will be able to harvest whatever fruit and vegetables are growing in our gardens and take them home for free. We want to connect the community, young and old, together through food, providing skills that have been lost through the generations and reconnecting everyone with nature. We have a right to real fresh produce, not to the produce you’d buy ‘fresh’ in the supermarket but was in fact picked three weeks ago, sprayed with a bunch of chemicals and flown 6000 miles. So, we’re working alongside the council and the NIHE to make better use of our vacant land that is either too big to maintain or too small to build anything on and planting fresh produce in it’s place.
Rathcoole, Newtownabbey, BT37 9BJ
https://www.facebook.com/IncredibleEdibleNAbbey/
Jubilee Community Farm
We practice and promote care farming, community-supported agriculture (CSA), and conservation education and engagement, with people of all backgrounds and beliefs at Jubilee Farm.
Our care farming services focus on human health and wellbeing, notably the many benefits – physical, mental, social and spiritual – that come from working with animals, plants, soil and other people in community.
In idyllic and accessible surroundings, we offer a range of activities with small supervised groups of up to 3 – 4 individuals.
Funded by various parts of the Irish Church, our groundbreaking CARE (Care farming for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and the Environment) project is the first of its kind to work with this service user group in Northern Ireland.
50 Glenburn Rd, Glynn, Larne, BT40 3JY
Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn – The Defence Gardens Scheme
DGS aims to help fill the gap in mental health support by increasing access to nature-based therapy; creating the time and space for bespoke, holistic support and a ‘soft landing’. DGS combines People, Place and Purpose brought together by a highly trained Practitioner. DGS runs for 10 weeks for groups of 8 supported by 2 staff plus an experienced veteran who supports progression. There is one 3 hour session a week, usually 11 am-2 pm on a weekday.
Thiepval Barracks is home to a DGS garden that provides a range of nature-based therapy options. The team is particularly keen to involve families and children and will be consulting with families to find out when and how best to offer courses and workshops that fit around existing commitments.
Service leavers who would like to take nature-based therapy further, can be referred to the 2 community hub gardens at Colebrooke or at Ashes to Gold near Coleraine.
Thiepval Barracks, Magheralave Road, Lisburn, BT28 3NP
https://salmon-owl-9a2b.squarespace.com/northern-ireland-1
County Down
The Cabbage Patchers
Working in the community for the community’s health and well-being.Delivering community gardening , health workshops and events. They have transformed once neglected back alleys into havens of nature and sanctuary to socially distance for neighbours!
c/o 54 Summerhill, Warrenpoint, BT34 3JB
https://www.facebook.com/thecabbagepatchers/?ref=page_internal
County Fermanagh
Colebrooke Walled Garden – The Defence Gardens Scheme
DGS aims to help fill the gap in mental health support by increasing access to nature-based therapy; creating the time and space for bespoke, holistic support and a ‘soft landing’. DGS combines People, Place and Purpose brought together by a highly trained Practitioner. DGS runs for 10 weeks for groups of 8 supported by 2 staff plus an experienced veteran who supports progression. There is one 3 hour session a week, usually 11 am-2 pm on a weekday.
Brooke House Health and Wellbeing Centre is proud to have piloted DGS in 2019 and continues to lead programme design with clinical and client input. Dougal the Head Gardener and Siobhan, a professionally qualified Horticultural Therapist host DGS within a traditional large walled kitchen garden. Progression from the course is supported by an experienced veteran from the NI Veterans Support Office who helps ensure each client has a clear progression plan that fits his/her needs. Opportunities range from volunteering to retraining and in some cases PT or FT employment.
Brooke House, Fivemiletown, BT94 4DW
https://salmon-owl-9a2b.squarespace.com/northern-ireland-1
Dolan’s Social Farm
Social Farming & Care farming are the practices of offering family farms and farming as a form of social service. The farm is not a specialized treatment farm; rather the farm remains a typical working farm where people in need of support can benefit from participation in the farms’ activities in a non-clinical environment. It can also reconnect farmers with their local communities through the opening up of their farms as part of the social support system of the community.
Dolan`s Social Farm, 50 Glennasheevar rd, Knockaraven, Garrison, BT934AA
County Londonderry
Ashes to Gold – The Defence Gardens Scheme
DGS aims to help fill the gap in mental health support by increasing access to nature-based therapy; creating the time and space for bespoke, holistic support and a ‘soft landing’. DGS combines People, Place and Purpose brought together by a highly trained Practitioner. DGS runs for 10 weeks for groups of 8 supported by 2 staff plus an experienced veteran who supports progression. There is one 3 hour session a week, usually 11 am-2 pm on a weekday.
Ashes to Gold are the delivery partner in Coleraine, on a wonderful 10-acre site. The landscaped paths, a lake and forest as well as dedicated polytunnels provide every facility for a wide range of nature based therapy options.
Alistair and Brett who run the garden and Siobhan who works with them on the DGS Programme look forward to welcoming you to Ashes.
Unit 32, Loughanhill Industrial Esta, Cloyfin Rd, Coleraine BT52 2NR
https://salmon-owl-9a2b.squarespace.com/northern-ireland-1
County Tyrone
Strathroy Community Garden and Shed
Strathroy Community Garden & Shed was been established to provide health & wellbeing programmes in the local community. Supporting people who may be isolated or suffering from depression/anxiety. Providing a range of indoor & outdoor gardening and alternative therapies to promote health and relaxation.
Strathroy Park, Omagh, BT79 7JE
https://strathroycommunitygarden.org/
SCOTLAND
Scotland already has its own directory – visit:
https://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/
….for a comprehensive list of projects available, and much much more.
WALES
Conwy
CAIS
CAIS aims to make positive changes in the lives of people affected by drugs, alcohol and other life challenges, through a range of services and support delivered by skilled and experienced staff, in the belief that people can and do change”
CAIS is a registered charity and leading voluntary sector provider of drug and alcohol services in Wales. We help people who are having problems with their alcohol or drug use, as well as offering support and information to their families and friends. Our wide range of services includes residential treatment and rehabilitation, one-to-one counselling, peer mentoring, supporting people in their homes, assisting people back into work or education, group work and brief motivational interventions. We can also offer a comprehensive range of training courses, together with training and support for employers.
CAIS, Tŷ Dafydd Alun, 36 Princes Drive, Colwyn Bay. LL29 8LA
Cyfle Cymru
CAIS is a drug and alcohol and mental health charity serving the whole of Wales. Amongst the services it offers is the Cyfle Cymru Gardening Project that covers the whole of North Wales and has numerous community gardens inc. Anglesey, Llandudno, Rhos on Sea, St Asaph, Mold , Wrexham etc. We offer Therapeutic Horticulture and Green Care along with volunteering opportunities and training courses.
12 Trinity Square, Llandudno, LL30 2RA
Incredible Edible Abergele & Pensarn/ Bwyd Bendigedig Abergele & Pensarn
Incredible Edible is a movement all about food: growing and eating food in your local community. Inspired by Todmorden and all the other places who are part of the movement, we are helping Abergele and Pensarn to become an Incredible Edible Town.I.E. Abergele & Pensarn is an Abergele District Action Group project (ADAG) and is supported by I.E. Conwy as the beacon group.
https://www.facebook.com/edibleabergeleandpensarn/?ref=page_internal
Incredible Edible Conwy / Bwyd Bendigedig Conwy
Incredible Edible is a movement all about food: growing and eating food in your local community. The plan so far is to find as many places as possible to grow food in our town and get growing – it is as simple as that!Everyone is welcome to get involved – so whether you know your carrots from your cabbages, or not – there is something for everyone.Get in touch, help to make planters, take part in a planting session, water some veg, or just pick them and enjoy (once they have grown!)
https://www.facebook.com/Incredible-Edible-Conwy-Bwyd-Bendigedig-Conwy-154686034717155/
Denbighshire
Denbigh in Bloom
Denbigh in Bloom was formed in January 2016 with a handful of volunteers who all wanted to enhance the town’s historic beauty, clean up some very shabby looking areas and encourage shoppers and visitors to spend their time here.
Slowly but surely, the group has built up a roster of projects with a clear emphasis on brightening our local environment for the benefit of everyone – including the local wildlife.
Today, the group has over 30 regular volunteers who get involved in a range of activities. Not everyone considers themselves to be a gardener, but everyone enthusiastically rolls their sleeves up to dig, weed, litter pick, cover a stall at an event selling plants or merchandise, provide hands on support to local schools who help us grow our plants or set up the planters on the High Street.
Over the last three years we have focused on taking on new projects in different areas around the town, whilst ensuring that we have the cover to maintain the areas that were our first forays into getting Denbigh blooming.
Budget cuts across Town and County Councils have had a massive impact on our green environment, with many areas left looking neglected or displays removed altogether. By working together, we are aiming to turn that around!
We are always looking for more volunteers, so if you would like to get involved, get in touch! Everyone is welcome.
The Carpet Emporium at, 25 High St, Denbigh LL16 3HY
https://www.denbighinbloom.com/
Edeyrnion Allotments and Community Growers
Edeyrnion Allotments & Community Growers was set up in late 2018, in response to local interest in starting up an allotment site in Corwen, North East Wales.
Our aim is to bring together those residents of Corwen and the Edeyrnion who want to be able to grow their own produce, whether at home or on an allotment plot. We have worked successfully with Denbighshire County Council to secure the use of our new allotment site in Corwen.
The allotment site was cleared and plots laid out by the council in early January 2019.
We are working raise funds to supply a number of communal facilities on the site, including (for example) a water source, composting facilities, and a shared-access shed with a selection of tools which can be used by EACG members.
Greenfield Road, Ruthin, LL15 1EN
Incredible Edible Wrecsam
Our growing methods focus on stockfree organic growing except on the allotment where the group there uses horse manure and where we use council compost which isn’t organic. We currently don’t add any pesticides and use natural fertilising methods such as mulching, no dig gardening and other permaculture methods to help feed the soil.
The following are our main Incredible Edible Wrecsam sites, with other sites also dotted about the county with free food for anyone to harvest. Can you help? Whether it’s gardening, site management, volunteer management, event organising, funding applications, admin, website design, seed growing, litter picking, food distributing, weeding, simply coming to bring your smile, there is something for you.
https://incredibleediblewrecsam.wordpress.com/
Dyfed
Incredible Edible Carmarthenshire
Please feel free if you are an experienced gardener/grower of edibles to share your growing tips for all the new gardeners who have joined recently who are giving growing a bash! We like cooking posts too, particularly using your own or foraged produce.
During this lockdown our community activities have been put on hold, but our main aims are to create community growing spaces for all to share produce for FREE, these activities will resume in due course. In the meantime, there is much pleasure to be had in growing your own from seed or propagating or grafting from cuttings, splitting plants/bulbs etc, we’d love to see photos of what you are sowing and growing! Gardening has proven benefits for physical and mental health so make the most of this beautiful weather to grow your own and become more self sufficient. If you have surplus plants, seeds or produce you’d like to donate or swap, please post (with your location) as there are lots of people on the page who would be interested, obviously being mindful of drop offs/collections only during your essential travel or daily exercise.
Our Incredible Edible team also run the Incredible Food Share which distributes perfectly good surplus foods to those who need it, saving it from landfill. If you would like to donate any surplus food (in date) or surplus produce from your gardens/allotments (as the season progresses) please consider your elderly or shielding neighbours first, otherwise we would be very grateful to accept any surplus produce, seeds or plants as there are lots of people in our communities in dire need who cannot get out and have little or no family support during this difficult time, some of our clients have families who are keyworkers who aren’t able to get to them or are self isolating themselves and we’ve been able to step in when needed, if you know anyone in need please get in touch and we can either help or signpost to the most appropriate service. Our supermarket surplus donations are currently inconsistent or dwindling at the moment depending on how much surplus is left on the shelves, so we are exploring other opportunities to redistribute food.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/224874001178723/
Incredible Edible Lampeter / Bwyd Bendigedig Llambed
Bringing the Incredible Edible movement to Lampeter: planting free food around the town, for everyone. Providing access to healthy food, showing how to grow-your-own, supporting biodiversity and encouraging community. If you eat, you’re in!
https://www.facebook.com/ediblellambed/?ref=page_internal
Skanda Vale Hospice Garden
A tranquil garden of approximately 1acre, built for therapy, relaxation and fun. Maintained by volunteers, the lawns and glades link garden buildings with willow spiral, wildlife pond, colourful borders, sculptures and stained glass. Planting schemes of blue and gold at entrance inspire calm and confidence, leading to brighter red, orange and white. Hospice facilities open for visitors to view.
Saron Rd, Llandysul SA44 5DY
https://www.skandavalehospice.org/
Flintshire
Caed Rhug Holistic Farm
Our aim is to promote wellbeing through art and nature. We have a 1 acre growing patch providing fruit and vegetables for the community and are developing an accessible garden for all to enjoy. We have regular volunteer days at the farm with a wide-range of activities for people to get involved with. We also run sessions for visiting groups from all sectors.
Cae Rhug Farm, Cae Rhug Lane, Gwernaffield, Mold CH75DY
Saint Kentigern Hospice Gardens
Recently updated as part of a major expansion project, St Kentigern Hospice has a number of gardens built into the Hospice grounds including a number of open courtyards.
Upper Denbigh Rd, Saint Asaph LL17 0RS
https://stkentigernhospice.org.uk/
Glamorganshire
Maggie’s Centre – Cardiff
Maggie’s is a national cancer charity with 25 years of experience and expertise providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, the centres are warm and welcoming, and are run by expert staff who help people live well with cancer.
Maggie’s believes that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well being. Each of their centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building to ensure a strong connection between the outside and inside space. Maggie’s have worked with gardeners such as Dan Pearson, Sarah Price and Piet Oldoulf to create landscapes that can be seen or stepped out to from their centres with planting schemes that add colour, scent and interest throughout the year.
If you’d like to Volunteer you could help us look after them by donating your gardening skills.
Chris McGuigan building, Velindre Cancer Centre, Velindre Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2TL
https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-cardiff/
Maggie’s Centre – Swansea
Maggie’s is a national cancer charity with 25 years of experience and expertise providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, the centres are warm and welcoming, and are run by expert staff who help people live well with cancer.
Maggie’s believes that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well being. Each of their centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building to ensure a strong connection between the outside and inside space. Maggie’s have worked with gardeners such as Dan Pearson, Sarah Price and Piet Oldoulf to create landscapes that can be seen or stepped out to from their centres with planting schemes that add colour, scent and interest throughout the year.
If you’d like to Volunteer you could help us look after them by donating your gardening skills.
Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QL
https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-swansea/
Pennard Garden Society
Our Society is open to anyone who wants to become a paid member and who respects our policies. We aim to help members through an atmosphere of friendship, respect and care for each other.
We aim to organise a range of talks, events and outings to suit the interest, and meet the needs of a wide variety of people.
We encourage members to share their horticultural skills with both members of the Society and the wider community. We are keen to be part of community horticultural projects
Pennard, Gower, Glamorganshire
St. Peter’s Community Gardens
At St. Peter’s Community Hall & Gardens people are at the centre of what we do. We aim to foster an open and positive culture where the well-being of all employees, volunteers and Community Hall & Garden users is a concern of all. Our aim is to maintain a community culture based on teamwork and positive attitudes, where people are treated with dignity and respect, and valued for their contribution.
St. Fagan’s Road, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3DW
https://www.stpeterscommunitygarden.org.uk/
Gwent
Llanfrechfa Grange Walled Garden Community
We are a group of volunteers which includes a number of staff and ex staff of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, who are working with the Health Board on a project to restore and redesign the old Victorian walled garden at Llanfrechfa Grange.
Volunteering will provide individuals with an opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills, and enjoy the social, emotional and physical benefits of regular gardening activities. Our volunteers will also be invited to the community’s garden events and an annual ‘thank you’ celebration.
Friends of Llanfrechfa Grange Walled Garden, Llanfrechfa Grange, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 8YN
https://llanfrechfawalledgarden.wordpress.com/
Gwynedd
Antur Aelhaeam
Community garden project – to promote and maintain the existence as a community of the village of Llanaelhaearn and the associated district, and in particular to halt and reverse the trend towards depopulation.
Llanaelhaearn, Caernarfon, Wales, LL54 5BH
Growing For Change
Organic salad & veg growing social enterprise based in Bangor, N.Wales, working with people in recovery from substance misuse & with mental illness
https://www.instagram.com/growing_for_change/
https://www.facebook.com/GrowingForChangeMaesg/
Bwyd Bendigedig Port / Incredible Edible Porthmadog
Purpose: To mitigate and adapt to climate change. To educate in sustainable food growing methods. To increase and maintain biodiversity. To use low carbon methods that do not harm the environment. Public benefit. Education and skill sharing for all ages.
https://www.facebook.com/ediblemadog/
Incredible Edible Rhiwlas / Bwyd Bendigedig Rhiwlas
Incredible Edible is a movement all about food: growing and eating food in your local community. The plan so far is to find as many places as possible to grow food in Rhiwlas and get growing. Everyone is welcome to get involved – if you eat, you’re in!
Monmouthshire
Friends of Linda Vista Gardens
We initiate projects and work with MCC to achieve them. This involves practical work (designing beds, buying plants and trees, planting them, looking after them), applying for grants, communicating with the public, and so on. We are introducing regular working sessions each fortnight for weeding and tidying, and other jobs. Please contact us or look us up on Twitter for dates and times!
So far, our major projects have been:
- Putting new, more welcoming signs at the entrances.
- Creating two board-walks, one across an area prone to flooding, the other to create and accessible route down the slope from the Byefield Lane car park entrance.
- Planting a bog garden beside the first board walk.
- Creating a play-bed and planting a living willow tunnel.
- Installing gates into Castle Meadows.
- Labelling the more interesting trees.
- Planting trees each year by the current Mayor of Abergavenny.
- Replacing some of the old and tired rose beds with colour-themed beds.
- Revitalising the “flower basket”.
Linda Vista Gardens, Abergavenny NP7 5DL
http://www.monmouthshiregreenweb.co.uk/friends-of-linda-vista-gardens
Goytre Community Garden
Alongside Capel Ed Chapel in Goytre, is a piece of land that was unkempt until 2015 when a group of local people decided to start a Community garden there. Since then we have developed community growing beds for vegetables, sensory area, flower borders,an orchard, herb spiral, pond and miniplots individually tended by members of the community.We meet on the first Saturday of most months to garden together, planting, weeding and other jobs as necessary. We also chat together over refreshments. Volunteers are most welcome. We have a Facebook page and website.
Capel Ed, Capel Ed Lane, Penperlleni, Pontypool, NP4 0AT
https://www.goytrecommunitygarden.org/
https://www.facebook.com/GoytreCommunityGarden/
Greenfingers – Melville Centre
Disability gardening project Green Fingers, based on the Melville Centre, Abergavenny is helping to brighten up local communities and Monmouthshire County Council offices with fantastic planters filled with beautiful blooms. The project is part of the My Day My Life initiative led by Monmouthshire County Council and aims to empower people with learning and physical disabilities to learn new skills and meet new friends.
Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, NP7 5UD
https://melvillecentre.org.uk/organisations/green-fingers/
Incredible Edible Maindee
Food For Life Maindee and Incredible Edible Maindee are community based projects creating food growing areas on green spaces in the local area. Planting, maintaining, cooking, chatting. Come along, all welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/IEMNP19/?ref=page_internal
Incredible Edible – Usk
Behind the single storey building in the car park at County Hall, Usk is an area of land that has been transformed from an un-loved overgrown wilderness into an area complete with an apiary, pollinator garden areas, refurbished green house and 9 raised community food growing beds. The transformation came about because of a vision and a lot of hard work from colleagues in MCC and some very welcome Welsh Government Nature Funding.
We will be working in partnership with Gwent Bee Keepers, My Day My Life projects from Abergavenny and Monmouth plus Mencap Chepstow and all the gardening volunteers from MCC – we would like to know if anyone else would like to work on this area, planting, growing, weeding and keeping the ethos of organic gardening methods to help provide habitats and food for all pollinators.
County Hall, Rhadyr, Usk NP15 1GA
https://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/incredible-edible-usk/
Jamie’s Farm – Monmouth
Jamie’s Farm acts as a catalyst for change, enabling disadvantaged young people to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We do this through a unique residential experience and rigorous follow-up programme, combining farming, family and therapy.
Vulnerable young people nationwide will be better equipped to thrive during secondary school years and beyond. Our powerful formula of Farming, Family and Therapy, delivered via a five-day residential and rigorous follow-up programme, addresses the root causes of exclusion by equipping vulnerable children to thrive during their secondary school years. We work in partnership with all our schools as we recognise that for impact to be greatest, we have to empower and support schools in order to make changes last. Specifically, our programme is designed to improve behaviour, boost engagement and improve well-being by building soft-skills such as self-esteem.
Duffields Farm, Redbrook, Monmouth, NP25 4LU
Middle Ninfa Bunkhouse and Campsite
3 acre smallholding on the middle slopes of the Blorenge mountain. Eco-campsite with 11 pitches and 6-bed bunkhouse. Normally have Wwoofers to help maintain 9 acres of young woodland, willow withy beds, orchard and raised beds of vegetables. Some Volunteering opportunities.
Middle Ninfa Farm, Llanellen, Abergavenny, NP7 9LE
Nant y Bedd
Nant y Bedd is a 6.5 acre organic garden and woodland located at 1200 feet up in the Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. Slowly but surely the garden has grown and evolved with various projects being added over the last 40 years, including the natural swimming pond, the shepherd’s hut, tree-sculpture. The aim is to foster an understanding of organic and sustainable gardening and lifestyle through visits (including from local Mental Health Units and Brecon MIND), talks, courses which further this aim.
Nant y Bedd, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7LY
https://nantybedd.com/nantybedd/
Pembrokeshire
Farms for City Children – Lower Treginnis
Farms for City Children aims to encourage learning, to raise self-esteem, and to enrich young lives by providing a safe and welcoming setting where children and their teachers together get involved for a whole week in the working life of a real farm with real farmers.
The main objectives underpinning our aims are as follows:
Understanding farming, the countryside and food production.
Social and emotional development through teamwork.
Immersion and total involvement through a whole seven-day stay a ‘world away’.
Celebrating success and building self-worth through work and the completion of tasks.
Learning about healthy eating.
Using practical, hands-on learning outside the classroom to enhancing the requirements of the national curriculum.
Drawing on the farm experience and the charity’s literary heritage to promote literacy and storytelling.
Building and developing relationships.
Addressing poverty of experience arising not just from economic and social deprivation, but also from the effects of increasing materialism.
Lower Treginnis, St Davids, Haverfordwest SA62 6RS
https://farmsforcitychildren.org/
Stackpole Walled Gardens
Stackpole Walled Gardens on the National Trust estate at Stackpole is managed by Pembrokeshire Mencap – for adults with learning disabilities, with the following aims:
- To provide work experience and horticultural training to adults and young people with learning disabilities
- To develop participants’ social skills in a friendly and caring environment
- To encourage the development of self worth and a sense of achievement through participation in a recognised qualification
- To encourage inclusivity
- To provide good quality fresh fruit and vegetables to local residents and visitors
Stackpole Walled Gardens, Stackpole Estate, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire SA71 5DJ
https://www.stackpole-walledgardens.co.uk/
Powys
BRACE
Building Resilience Against Climate Emergency. Community building, resilience, food production, education, networking and sustainability.
BRACE, Llanfyllin, SY22 5AG
Gerddi Bro Ddyfi Gardens
Gerddi Bro Ddyfi Gardens provides and promotes a therapeutic community wildlife garden for all people in the Bro Ddyfi area, and especially those at risk of social exclusion.
There are raised vegetable beds, a shelter, a pond, a wildflower meadow and many other features, creating a beautiful, therapeutic wildlife community garden in the heart of Machynlleth.
We provide a combination of weekly drop-in sessions and one-off projects and workshops, which are open to anyone who wanted to learn more about things such as wildflower and insect identification, tool repair and maintenance, scything, willow-weaving, seasonal planting, and much more.
Y Plas Machynlleth, Aberystwyth Road, Machynlleth, SY20 8ER
https://www.gerddibroddyfigardens.co.uk/index.html
The Court Community Garden Project
The garden was started in 2017 by a small group of residents with the aim of helping to build biodiversity and create an enhanced living space for both residents and wildlife, in a communally shared garden area. The garden is set centrally amongst a small cluster of sheltered housing flats for the elderly and disabled.
Lant Avenue, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LA
CULTIVATE
Cultivate is a cooperative, run by volunteers and employees who are dedicated to supporting a resilient local food economy. We support our community by nurturing local businesses, promoting sustainable land management and connecting people to local food. Passionate about people & plants, growing & gathering, cooking & community.Grow – community gardens, allotments. Eat – Shop, Deli, Café, Kitchen. Share – courses, volunteering, projects.
13, High Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2NX
The Green Minds Project
The Green Minds project is a community ecotherapy service based at Brecon & District Mind. We support adults with existing mental health challenges or those at risk of becoming mentally unwell. Activities include walking, community gardening, conservation & green crafts. We also provide services via our website such as a regular community blog and online nature-based wellbeing courses & activities. Please get in touch to find out more.
The Green Minds Project. Ty Croeso St Davids House 48 Free Street Brecon Powys LD3 7BN
https://www.brecongreenminds.co.uk/
Bwyd Bendigedig // Incredible Edible Llandrindod
This is a group for anyone interested in growing or eating local food in Llandrindod. Incredible Edible Llandrindod is a Trawsnewid Llandrindod Transition project aiming to encourage local food production in and around the town to improve food security and reduce the carbon footprint of global food production. Share stories, discuss and get tips on growing and eating local food!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/557166144835402
Mach Maethlon
Mach Maethlon is a community organisation based in the Dyfi Valley, giving the community access to land for growing, creating edible public spaces with volunteers and providing a seasonal veg-bag scheme.
Three projects: one shared purpose.
Edible Mach Maethlon creates edible gardens around Machynlleth with the support of local volunteers. Our crops are free for anyone to pick – if you eat you’re in!
Dyfi Land Share links landowners and growers, making it easier to access land for food production. We offer support in creating land matches and manage land agreements.
Green Isle Growers is a growers’ co-operative of producers in the Dyfi Valley. We have several growing sites and produce sustainable, chemical free food. We offer residents a weekly healthy, local veg-bag from June to December.
The Teme Valley Environment Group
The Teme Valley Environment Group (TVEG) is based in and around Knighton, Powys. We are an open group and welcome people of all ages and abilities who are concerned about local sustainability and the environment. Our current concerns include local food production, reduction in the use of plastics, renewable energy supply via our partnership with Knighton Community Woodlands Group and other environmental projects including regular litter picking, developing sign up to to free water refill schemes and support to other local single issue campaigns.
Recent Projects include; Edible Knighton, Community allotment, Garden at Railway Station, Project Plastic, Litter picking (part of Project Plastic), Knighton Community Woodland Group, Wild flower planting in Knighton (a Knighton Town Council led initiative).
Gardening 4 Health 