As well as our core project model, Neighbourhood Gardens, we are also proud to have established two key child-centred initiatives across the communities we operate in, namely; School Farm, and Natural Play. While School Farm creates a space where children can learn to grow a variety of fruits, vegetables, and other plants, Natural Play offers children […]
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The Positive Impact of Community Gardening: How Our Projects Benefit Physical Wellbeing Across Our Communities
It’s no secret that being out in nature and getting plenty of fresh air can work wonders for our health and wellbeing, and with gardening being a key way to do both, it’s not surprising that it has many studied benefits. What is it about community gardening specifically though, that is so good for us? […]
Wester Hailes Growing Communities: Community Food Workshops
Have you seen, or maybe even tried, some of the fantastic food on offer at our community food events in the past and wondered how to make it? As well as more Community Meals, we’re pleased to be offering several food workshops and family cooking sessions across the summer months at the Murrayburn and Hailesland Community Garden, beginning […]
Wester Hailes Growing Communities: Community Meal
Alongside the team at Tasting Change Wester Hailes and Wester Hailes Eats Together we’re delighted to be hosting our next Community Meal at the Holy Trinity Church in Wester Hailes on Wednesday, June 1st at 5pm! Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy some delicious food (attendees can look forward to lasagne, seasonal salads and a lemon […]
Wester Hailes Growing Communities: ‘Grow Your Own’ Beginners Workshops (4 Week Course)
If you want to flex your green fingers and learn how to prepare, sow, grow and harvest your very own crops, we have a 4-week ‘Grow Your Own’ beginner’s course to get you started! Alongside Alan and Steve, you’ll learn everything from what conditions are needed for healthy crops and how to cultivate your soil, […]
The Positive Impacts of Community Gardening: How Our Projects Benefit Mental Health and Wellbeing Across Our Communities
It’s no secret that being out in nature and getting plenty of fresh air can work wonders for our health and wellbeing, and with gardening being a key way to do both, it’s not surprising that it has many studied benefits. What is it about community gardening specifically though, that is so good for us? […]