Our Grassroots Community Garden is much more than a garden. It is a welcoming and calming outdoor space where people seeking asylum, refugees, volunteers, staff and the wider community can come together to enjoy.
What was once an overgrown and unused piece of land behind our building has now been transformed through the dedication of volunteers, many with lived experience of seeking asylum. Today it is a vibrant, inclusive space where people can relax, learn, volunteer and enjoy nature in a safe and supportive environment.
The garden is open to everyone. People seeking asylum, refugees, volunteers, staff and local residents of all ages are welcome to enjoy all it has to offer, learning new skills and making connections along the way! Families are also encouraged to enjoy the space together, with regular events and activities that allow children to play and explore safely.
The garden is open regularly throughout the week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) and offers a wide range of opportunities to get involved, whatever your experience.
What’s on Offer…
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Gardening sessions where volunteers grow flowers, fruit, vegetables and herbs.
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Growing fresh produce that is used to make delicious food in our community café including courgettes, tomatoes, salads, beans, broad beans, beetroot, chard, rocket, carrots, fennel, squashes, pumpkins, raspberries and strawberries, herbs such as rosemary, dill and mint.
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Opportunities to volunteer, meet new people and contribute to the local community.
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Practical training to develop gardening and horticultural skills, including progression to professionally-recognised courses.
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Family-friendly events and seasonal celebrations such as our Spring Festival.
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Outdoor activities throughout school holidays, including nature crafts and treasure hunts
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Wellbeing activities such as art workshops, yoga sessions and community celebrations.
We are committed to caring for both people and the environment by recycling, reusing and repurposing materials wherever possible and using environmentally friendly practices throughout the garden.
We have been awarded the Wilder Nottingham Community Award by Notts Wildlife Trust!
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volunteers this year (22 with lived experience of forced migration)
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clients supported following referrals from other projects
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enjoyed the garden in some way!
“[It was] a day full of joy and happiness. It felt so good to see people always happy and cheerful. I hope all people on earth live in joy and hope.”
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