We spent time preparing the raised beds for planting, topping them up with plenty of well rotted manure with woodchip, which was full of our fabulous friendly garden helpers... worms! Such fun watching them quickly burrow down into the beds with us providing a distraction for all the birds. On Friday we'll be getting back … Continue reading Another Day of Glorious Spring Sunshine
Spring is in the Air
There's definitely a feeling of spring in the air at Okehampton Community Garden. Even with more rain on the horizon, the Community Garden is beginning to stir with the signs of spring. Seeds are being sown and spring flowers are bringing life back to a sleepy garden. So far our volunteers have been sowing Beetroot, … Continue reading Spring is in the Air
Wassail at the Community Garden
On Sunday 18th January, Okehampton Community Garden was alive with song, laughter and ancient tradition as we co-hosted a Wassail with Wren Music. Wassailing is a traditional way ofcelebrating and blessing fruit trees during winter, wishing them health and abundance for the year ahead. It felt very special to honour this custom together in the … Continue reading Wassail at the Community Garden
What We Got Up To at the CAG Devon Members Event
Today Jeanette and Morwenna from Okehampton Community Garden attended 2 amazing workshops set up for CAG Devon Members In the morning we learnt about Creating a Community Micro Nursery At Trimplants we had a behind-the-scenes visit and learnt from 40+ years of commercial nursery experience. Discovering how community groups can set up micro nurseries to … Continue reading What We Got Up To at the CAG Devon Members Event
Plastic Free Ally Status for our Community Garden
We have recently achieved status as a Plastic Free Ally in an effort to limit our use of single use plastics. To maintain this status we will strive to find alternatives to single use plastics in what we undertake in the garden, The Heart Space and at events that we take part in. Becoming an … Continue reading Plastic Free Ally Status for our Community Garden
Friday is Produce Day at Okehampton Community Garden!
Every Friday, we harvest a fresh selection of seasonal fruit and vegetables grownright here in the garden by our dedicated team of volunteers. All our produce isgrown without the use of pesticides and with a lot of care and love. Alongside thefruit and veg, we also have a range of plants available for sale — … Continue reading Friday is Produce Day at Okehampton Community Garden!
Grow With Us: Volunteer at Okehampton Community Garden
Looking for a way to connect with nature, meet new friends, and make a real difference in yourcommunity?Our community garden is more than just a patch of green—it’s a place where every hand helps, andevery effort blooms into something beautiful.We’re not just looking for gardeners! If you have a passion for crafting, building, or fundraising, … Continue reading Grow With Us: Volunteer at Okehampton Community Garden
Okehampton Community Garden celebrates funding from the National Lottery!
We’re delighted to share that we’ve been awarded £15,550from the National Lottery Community Fund to improve thecar park at the community garden. This much-neededupgrade will make the garden far more accessible,particularly during the wetter months of the year.The community garden shares its grounds withOkehampton Men in Sheds, a group with a strong andactive membership. This … Continue reading Okehampton Community Garden celebrates funding from the National Lottery!
Green Thumbs, Happy Minds: Why Gardening Matters
Have you ever wondered how gardening can change your life, inside and out? Whether you’re looking to improve your health, connect with nature, or simply grow your own food, gardening offers endless rewards. Gardening is an amazing way to get outdoors and really make an impact on your local community, and environment as well as … Continue reading Green Thumbs, Happy Minds: Why Gardening Matters
Our Beautiful Community Garden
Our community garden is situated along Fatherford Lane with an amazing view of Dartmoor. It’s a space where you can find inner peace and tranquility sitting at the picnic tables in the wildflower garden or in front of the Heart Space, or the benches dotted around the fruit and veg garden, where you can pass the … Continue reading Our Beautiful Community Garden
