SERVICE DETAILS
North Edinburgh Grows started out as NEA’s award-winning garden project. Now that the project is complete, the NEA garden is a community garden space used by all: local residents, groups and garden projects. It is a real hidden sanctuary in the heart of Muirhouse.
There is a play area, sand pits, gardening plots for groups, homegrown fruit and veg for the Pop-In Café to use and seats and spaces for relaxing.
We run sessions for adults, children and families focusing on horticulture, food production, nature and bio-diversity and the environment, as well as hosting outdoor events, like our annual community barbecue.
Garden Sessions...
Drop-in Garden Sessions
(Starting 15 September)
Our Garden Team is running free weekly garden sessions for children aged 7 - 12 years old every Wednesday afternoon (3:30pm - 5:00pm) up until the Christmas break. Each session will have a different theme, and young people will have an opportunity to explore our Garden, learn about the environment and be creative.
Young people should wear clothing appropriate for outdoor play. The session will take place indoors (at the NEA venue) in case of bad weather.
Children under 7 years old can attend but must be accompanied by a parent/carer.
Volunteering in the Garden...
If you’re interested in doing some work in the Garden, please get in touch with our Garden team by emailing garden@northedinburgharts.co.uk.
