A new community garden has been opened in Sopwell with the aim of encouraging local, sustainable food growing and nurture an appreciation and respect for our wildlife.
The project was started by local resident Kate Swindells, and is the result of 18 months planning by the voluntary group Grow Community – Sopwell.
Kate said: “We hope the garden will be a focus for the community. Eventually it will have many edibles and wildlife-friendly plants grown without pesticides or artificial fertilisers. The idea is that local people can volunteer to help grow the plants. Everyone can then pick them and use the food when it is ready.”
The garden site is next to the Berners Drive play area, which was favoured as it is a relatively safe place away from main roads, is geographically central in the ward and is an area that many residents pass by.
A consultation with residents in 2020 showed the majority responding positively favouring the physical and mental health benefits of the garden, alongside environmental and community aspects.
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