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.

Hilltown Park Litter Pick- Dundee Litter Pickers

Monday, December 1, 2025 at

No need to book, just turn up and join the picking group in the Park then enjoy a cuppa or some soup in the Maxwell centre.  This is a monthly group and we meet the first Monday in the month. 

PLANTLETS AT TAYPORT COMMUNITY GARDEN

Tuesday, December 2, 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!

Christmas Wreath Workshop- with Local Foraged Greenery

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at

Learn how to make your own fresh foliage Christmas Wreath.  We will use locally foraged holly and greenery and cones to create your very own Wreath for the door.  All materials supplied. 

The A Group

Wednesday, December 3, 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

THE GERMAN - BRITISH FRIENDSHIP AWARD

The German-British Friendship Award was awarded to our very own George Laidlaw (Volunteer at Shiell St and Queen St community gardens and all-round Super hero!).  George is Chair of the Dundee-Wurzburg Twinning Association.  The award was presented by Her Excellency Ambassador Susanne Baumann.

THE GERMAN - BRITISH FRIENDSHIP AWARD
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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.

A FOREST GARDEN IN CHARLESTON, DUNDEE

We are so delighted to have lots of knowledge about permaculture in the city of Dundee and many of our permaculture growers also work in the community growing network.  Permaculture is -the concept of utilising land, resources, people and the environment in a manner that doesn't produce any waste. Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share.

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.

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