"A great space for the community. Its not just about growing your own fruit and veg but also about the social aspect, connecting with neighbours and making friends."
Square Yard Garden
A growing space in an urban landscape...
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Square Yard is a reclaimed piece of land which has been developed for the community to enable people to learn about growing food and eating well.
Situated on Ledard Road opposite Langside Parish Church and between the David Cargill Centre and the Ball Room. |
Gardening Sessions at the Square Yard
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Saturdays March - October
11.00am - 2.00pm Gardener Colin will be there for guidance and advice. All materials and tools provided for free. Donations appreciated. For further information contact ruth@finnsplace.org |
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This year the garden is part funded by a grant from Localgiving and People’s Postcode Trust, a grant-giving charity funded by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
In 2016-17 we have received £12,000 from Tesco's Bags of Help initiative in Scotland. #bagsofhelp
We used the funds for a gardener to help with our first year of growing, and also to buy a secure storage container. We have put in place a covered working space and an art project in the garden. www.tesco.com/bagsofhelp |
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Square Yard Community Garden was founded for the benefit of the local community. We aim to provide a space for relaxation and reflection, where children can play, people can unwind and read a book, meet their neighbours, find out about healthy eating and how to encourage wildlife. We have a focus on social inclusion and also aim to make the garden as wheelchair friendly as possible. Square Yard has received some funding from Stalled Spaces and the Langside Area Partnership.
We have had volunteers from the Glasgow City Council Department of Regeneration Services working with us to build our Polytunnel and Raised Beds and some apprentices from Interserve who did more work on the raised beds and lots of painting. A big thanks to all who have contributed and helped us so far.
We have had volunteers from the Glasgow City Council Department of Regeneration Services working with us to build our Polytunnel and Raised Beds and some apprentices from Interserve who did more work on the raised beds and lots of painting. A big thanks to all who have contributed and helped us so far.
What do you want to see in your community garden - let us know! We also welcome any ideas you have for fundraising and fun events at the garden. Please don't be shy. The garden will only grow if we have volunteers to get involved. You don't need to have any special gardening knowledge or skills. You can keep up to date by likeing our facebook page: www.facebook.com/SquareYardGarden
Square Yard is managed by Finn's Place.
For more information contact Ruth on 0141 632 7520 or ruth@finnsplace.org
Square Yard is managed by Finn's Place.
For more information contact Ruth on 0141 632 7520 or ruth@finnsplace.org