NEW Community Gardens

The SWCAA aims to support, promote community-managed farms and gardens across the United Kingdom.

What is a Community Garden?

Community Gardens are usually projects managed by the Community. They can be anything from vegetable plots and wildlife gardens to Community polytunnel's .

These gardens are more popular in urban areas as people very often have no gardens or green space of their own, they bring people together and help raise awareness of gardening and the environment.

There are approximately 10 million people in Britain today without a garden. Community Gardens provide access to green spaces and they have proven health and social benefits for those people who use them regularly.

Like Allotments many Community Gardens are under threat but unlike allotments they have no statutory protection therefore making them easy targets for developers.

What are the Benefits of a Community Garden

Helps re-generate previously run down areas and make use of derelict wasteland.

Brings the local community closer together

Provides people with the opportunity to learn new skills and benefits children's education

Encourages many forms of wildlife into the area

Provides people with the chance to exercise and promotes a positive mental attitude

Helps people to understand where food comes from and encourages them to eat more healthy

The SWCAA would like to feature some community gardens on our website, if you can help please e-mail swc.aa@virgin.net