The region around East Anglia has its fare share of community growing activity. Use this page to stay up to date with what's happening at the city farms and community gardens near you.
See below for a map view or list of local community growing sites, as well as local news, events and case studies. Meanwhile, there are lots of useful information resources available for East England community growers on our resources page.
| City / County | |
|---|---|
| Foulsham Primary School Smallholding | Dereham |
| Herts & Essex Community Farm | Harlow |
| Houghton Hall Park | Houghton Regis |
| Nightingale Gardeners Group | Cambridge |
| Paddock Road Community Allotments Project | Watford |
| PCT Care - Wild @ Novaturient School | Great Yarmouth |
| Pets Corner (Harlow District Council) | Harlow |
| Rural Care - Church Farm | Ardeley, Hertfordshire |
| Saffron Walden County High School Farm | Saffron Walden, Essex |
| St Peter's Junior School | Wisbech |
| Stratton Upper School | Biggleswade, Bedfordshire |
| Sunnyside Rural Trust | Berkhamstead |
If you want information on our work in Eastern England then please contact admin@farmgarden.org.uk.
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