The community garden offers a variety of activities and events such as gardening sessions, workshops, plant and seed swaps, a Feel Good Garden Party, and more. There are opportunities for volunteers to get involved and learn about growing food in a changing climate.
The community garden has made significant improvements to its wild garden area by creating a wide wood chip path for better access, reducing brambles, and creating brick tanks for drainage. Work parties and volunteers have played a key role in transforming the space.
The community garden is home to a variety of trees and shrubs including a massive Ash tree, plum trees, a conference pear, an apple tree, Contorted Willows, Alders, and red stemmed Dogwood. There are plans to create a small Willow Carr with more varieties for willow weaving.
The community garden has engaged with the local community by welcoming people from diverse ethnic backgrounds and hosting events like plant and seed swaps, workshops, and a Feel Good Garden Party. Local companies and volunteers have also contributed to the garden's development.
The community garden raised funds through crowd funding, which generated £6,725 for purchasing a new shelter and other necessary items. The funds will also help with match funding from grant funders. The community garden has received support from volunteers, local companies, and individuals who donated to the cause.
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