Dundee's Food Growing and Community Garden Network

A place to connect and get involved with food growing in Dundee.

What's On

Food growing workshops and events

Come along to our friendly and fun events to learn about food growing and nature: music, food, workshops, open days, mindfulness or craft, for all ages and abilities. Most events are free.

Family Autumn Wildlife Event with Toadstool Trail

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at

Come along to this FREE event in the Hilltown Park.  We are surrounded by the beautiful colours of Autumn.  Learn how to find out more about this by joining us in the park for FREE Autumn crafts:  Bird feeders, autumn leaf crafts, nature bingo and more.  Identify trees and enjoy some soup or a hot drink.  

PLANTLETS AT TAYPORT COMMUNITY GARDEN

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at

The group meets on Tuesdays at the Community Garden’s Forest Garden from 10.15 till 11.30 am. It is parent/carer led and is free for anyone with a child who is not in school. No need to book, just come along.  We do growing and gardening!

The A Group

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at

A social group run by Alzheimer's UK for people affected by dementia. The group has its own bed in the Community Garden and meets at the Scout Hall.

The Big Grow Compost Workshop

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at

Join us in the garden to learn all the secrets to make your own Gardener's Gold! 

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Volunteer

Find the right opportunity for you

We need volunteers with all sorts of talents to help our community gardens thrive. Learn new skills, meet local people and discover nature on your doorstep. Sign up now.

Fintry Community Garden Helpers

Volunteers can be involved with gardening tasks, designing new areas of garden development, planning and running events. We are always keen to build on volunteer’s interests, skills and experience and therefore encourage suggestions and ideas and volunteers from all walks of life.

Digital Gardener at Ninewells

This volunteer role is intended to support the creation of specific digital tools within the Ninewells Community Garden and is expected to involve:

Dudhope Gardens Gardening

We are building Dudhope Castle Gardens to make a welcoming space for humans and wildlife. We want this space to be a place for people to build their awareness of and connection with their local environment.

Plant a bog Garden at Shiell St

Come and help plant a bog garden. all equipment provided.   Contact maryholligan@gmail.com

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Latest Garden News

Dundee Community Growers Network Film

We created a documentary film about the highs and lows of Community growing and what gets in the way as we try to overcome barriers to Community growing.  The film was funded by Social Action Inquiry Scotland.  With thanks to Jek and Shan who put the film together.

Dundee Community Growers Network Film
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Resources

Ideas, advice and connections

For community groups and for anyone wanting to grow food. Click here to join the online Grow Dundee Facebook page to connect.

BULB LASAGNE WORKSHOP

 A bulb lasagne can give you a great display that lasts for weeks.  It's nothing to do with food!!  It just means planting in layers. 

DUNDEE SEED LIBRARY

We are very excited to announce a new venture!!  Plants are a hugely valuable resource and helping to keep their genetic diversity through seed saving is very important.  

Dundee Seed Savers First Harvest

As we approach Autumn of 2024 the Dundee Seed Savers make the most of the sunnier days to collect their final seeds of the growing year. 

Willow Weaving Workshop

We welcomed Rachel Kirk along to deliver a willow weaving workshop.  She is a very patient and enthusiastic teacher!  This is her website 

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If you are one of the network growing spaces you can share news, events or volunteering opportunities so they can be included in the website. If you aren't a member yet but would like to be, just get in touch with us!

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