The Garden
Closed till Mar
Growing Season
March to October
Join us for gardening on Saturday afternoon's 2-4pm. We have refreshments available, but be sure to bring along your own hand tools. See you soon
How does it work?
You may have your own space to grow vegetables of your choice from the list below.
The church can help with seeds if needed. You are free to take the produce home or share it with others.
Or you can help to cultivate the two smaller raised beds,
where the church team will be growing produce for the local food bank.
You can plant up and care for a hanging basket or container to help make the
space colourful and attractive (pots and compost provided by the church.
The garden is open for gardening from March to October, every Saturday 2 pm to 4pm. Unless there is very poor weather i.e. heavy rain or strong winds .
Members from our Garden Team are available to answer any questions and offer guidance and help where necessary.
All attendees will be taken though a risk assessment to ensure it is fully understood and a copy given.
Weekdays
Gardeners may also visit to look after and water their ‘patch’ during the week but there will be no access to the
building and the car park may be closed. It will be necessary to bring your own garden tools.
During these times,those visiting and working in The Garden do so entirely at their own risk.
A space created with our community in mind.
It is a space to grow fruit, vegetables and plants together, with a shared responsibility for caring for the produce and each other, growing friendships alongside the plants.
There is space to grow fruits, herbs and vegetables in raised beds, hanging baskets and containers, as well as plenty of ground space to grow beautiful plants and flowers. A safe space, where all are welcome. The space is also available for the community to come and find peace and quiet from the busyness of life.
What to grow
In 2023 we ask you to restrict yourselves to:
tomatoes, courgettes, radishes, salad crops, beetroot, runner beans, broad beans, carrots, onions, kale.
There may also be space to grow sweet peas and sunflowers.
Equipment?
Every gardener brings their own tools; gloves, trowel, folk, secateurs.
But don’t worry if you are new to gardening or are not able to bring your tools as we will have a small selection for use.
All experienced gardeners know that suitable footwear and clothing make for happy gardening. Some of the ground is uneven and will be slippery when wet so please wear sturdy footwear. Also in the hot weather sunscreen would be handy. There are two water butts, two watering cans and an outside tap with a hose.
Environment
Our garden is organic, using companion planting to reduce pests. For the enjoyment of all alcohol and illegal drugs are not allowed in the garden and smokers may only smoke in the designated space.
We have parking available and ask that you drive in slowly as there may be pedestrians moving around the carpark.
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For more information contact Sarah Lornie on 07842 258568.