Grow Some Share Some sessions

Grow Some Share Some is our drop-in programme that offers the opportunity to gain experience of growing fruit and veg, with the purpose of sharing harvests with friends and family, and to grow young plants to give free to local primary schools and community support groups.

You can come to sessions whenever you feel the need, and aren’t obliged to attend regularly. Simply choose which day suits you.

Who is the programme for? 

Grow Some Share Some is aimed at adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress or isolation, and provides an opportunity to reconnect with nature in a friendly and supportive environment.

Our sites have a mixture of outdoor growing space and indoor growing space in polytunnels, greenhouses and a ‘bubble dome’ where you will be able grow and harvest crops, whatever the weather. The programme provides you with the opportunity to grow fruit, veg, flowers and herbs & also to embrace the environment through guided walks, creative projects and contact with nature.

Whether you are an experienced gardener looking to pass on your skills or just know how good nature makes you feel but no outdoor space, this programme allows you to work at your own pace in an inclusive and calming space.

Introducing NEW ESOL-FRIENDLY SESSIONS on Tuesdays, funded by City Bridge Trust:

• No English? No problem!
• Grow food and plants to share
• Meet new people
• Connect with nature
• Learn self care and feel better

If you love nature and home-grown food you’re already speaking our language!

Each week you will be able to grow your own produce from seed and harvest the produce to take home and share. You can set personal goals and create projects with the support of our team, and practise your English in a friendly and supportive environment.

It’s a gentle and informal way to make new connections in the community, build your confidence and learn transferable new skills.

Translations

Arabic (thanks to Marwa)
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Hindi (thanks to Amogh and Shilpa!)
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Japanese (thanks to Charity Translators)
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Polish (thanks to Charity Translators)
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Urdu (thanks to Charity Translators)
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Don’t see your language listed? Email info@mindfood.org.uk for more information.