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Edible Estates were asked by Edinburgh Council to work with the residents of Hutchison (an estate in the SW of Edinburgh,) to identify ways in which greenspaces in the neighbourhood could be improved with the support of the community and Council. In 2019, we ran a series of community consultations, during which the establishment of a neighbourhood garden in local greenspace …

In 2023, Broomhouse Growers acquired a new site in Broomhouse, with the intention of creating a community orchard and nature space, transforming the previously abandoned and unloved bit of land. The project was borne from a desire to expand upon the Broomhouse Community Garden, which is a small and highly developed site. The two sites will work to compliment one …

As part of the Your Local Pantry (YLP) network, Edible Estates partnered with Wester Hailes Growing Communities and The Health Agency to open Sunflower Pantry in the Clovenstone Community Centre back in November 2022. The project has seen a steady increase in membership and some welcome developments since it’s opening. So, what is a Local Food Pantry? What does it aim to …

Across May, Canal View Primary School Farm pupils have been sowing and caring for fast growing crops like radish and salads, with hopes to have a harvest before the summer holidays. Meanwhile, their tomato plants have been potted-up and kept in the warmth of the polytunnel until the cool nights have passed. The P6 class have planted second early potatoes which they hope …

We are delighted that pupils attending Sighthill Primary School Farm had their hard work growing daffodils recognised at the Royal Calendonian Horticultural Society’s Spring Show Schools Competition. With support from School Farm Leader, Shona, in November 2022 P6 & 7 pupils planted daffodils in preparation for The RCHS Spring Show Schools Competition which which took place at Saughton Park on 1st-2nd April 2023. They plunged …

Below you will find a regularly updated list of community garden workshops across Edinburgh, opportunities to get involved in your local community growing project, and relevant contact information. Broomhouse Growers Sessions take place on: Wednesdays: 9:30am – Midday Saturdays: 9:30am – 12:30pm You can find the garden down the alley behind the bakers and the One Stop Shop on Broomhouse …

We were delighted to welcome Pippa and Greta to the team in January!

Following the completion of our Community Garden Survey (CGS), Edible Estates has launched its Community Garden Work Programme 2022-23. The programme will be delivered by us on behalf of Edinburgh Council and be comprised of both passive and active support packages. The two types of support will ensure that each of the 46 gardens reviewed in the CGS can benefit …

At the end of 2021, Edible Estates CIC won the tender to provide community gardening services across Edinburgh’s council estates on behalf of Edinburgh Council’s housing department. Throughout 2022, we have been carrying out a Community Garden Survey to investigate the condition of all community gardening and community growing projects on Council housing land. We have identified forty six growing …

Led by Pauline, Wester Hailes Growing Communities are running two Play Workshops at the Murrayburn and Hailesland Greenway (you’ll find us at the play frame next to the Murrayburn & Hailesland Community Garden.) The perfect way for kids to enjoy some time outside and burn off some energy on a Saturday afternoon! Sat 20th August: 12-3pm Sat 27th August: 12-3pm …

To round-off our fantastic summer of cooking workshops, we’re delighted to be hosting an End of Summer Community Meal alongside Wester Hailes Eats Together. Everyone is welcome to join us at The Bridge Cafe on Wednesday, 24th August at 6pm, for a free, delicious and seasonal meal!

Following the Scottish Parliament’s decision to pass the Good Food Nation Bill in June 2022, there is a renewed focus on how the Scottish food system can be transformed through positive changes in how we grow, source, distribute, and consume the food we eat. A lot of emphasis is placed on the importance of a whole-system approach, whereby communities, local …

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 the opportunity to play freely …

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? In a series of three …

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 on Wednesday, June 1st from …

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 tiramisu), as well as meeting …

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, to when best to harvest …