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.

GARDENER'S CAFE-moving into the Garden.

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at

Swap tips, seeds and advice.  Find out more about the garden and our latest projects.  Have a cuppa and a chat.  

HILLTOWN PLAY PARADE

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at

Be part of something amazing!!! Working with Dundee's Play Forum & friends we will be creating costumes and props to signify garden creatures, veggies, fairies and gardeners. The compost Queen will be joining us plus a Giant Ant! Lots of flowers too. Let your imagination run wild. We will be parading from the Maxwell down the Hilltown to Eadie's Park. Meet at the Maxwell at 3.30pm to get ready to parade!

PLANTLETS AT TAYPORT COMMUNITY GARDEN

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 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, September 24, 2025 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.

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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.

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:

Community Gardener in Ardler

As a volunteer with the Ardler Community Garden you can help with weeding beds, planting new plants and harvesting produce both for the gardens and for sharing with the local Macmillan cafe. More experienced gardeners share their knowledge with the rest of the group who are keen to learn.

Winter and Spring work parties at Victoria Gardens

We are meeting in the garden and tackling many jobs! From pruning to working on our mixed orchard, you can join in whether you have got lots of gardening skills or simply a willingness to get stuck in and learn. We'll also have time for a cup of tea, a sweet treat, and a wee chatter in the community pantry. Everyone is welcome! Hope to see you there!

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.

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Latest Garden News

Community Garden Network - Sharing in Action

Isn't it heartening when all the things we talk about doing come together beautifully!

Community Garden Network - Sharing in Action
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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.

FERMENTATION -Garden Veg

Our lovely Rachel led a brilliant workshop into the mysteries of using fermentation to preserve food.

Summer Fruit Tree Pruning

It was a perfect afternoon in the garden to learn a bit about pruning fruit trees for maximum fruit output.  Plus, we had a very hands on time trying out the techniques. 

Herbal Remedies from the Garden- Support the Nervous System

Our wonderful Herbalist Rosy Rose joined us in a very sunny garden to teach us all about the summer herbs that can support our nervous system.

Plant Dye Workshop with Jek

We had a wonderful evening in the garden in conjunction with the VandA Dundee learning all about Hapa Zome.  This is the Japanese art of dyeing with plants where plant pigments are transferred onto fabric or paper by pounding fresh leaves and flowers with a hammer.  Jek has been working with the V&A Dundee on their plant dyeing project and came along to share her knowledge.  She has also been experimenting with using plants to dye wool and cotton.

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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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