If you are in need of support and guidance around any issues related to Covid 19 then we recommend referring to this resource by the NICVA, who have created a dedicated Covid -19 hub page on their website below.
The Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action
If there is anything not covered in this that you seek support with please email patricia@farmgarden.org.uk.
For our full Coronavirus COVID - 19 support page click here
SF&G is uniquely placed to gather evidence about what works and what is needed. We have had a staff member in Northern Ireland since 2011, and since then we have worked with many of the new and established community growing projects in Northern Ireland. During the past five years we have:
Our 'Growing Resilience: Digging Deeper' project aims to increase social capital and resilience in the community growing sector. On this page you can find the newly published report on 'The Resilience of the Community Growing Sector in Northern Ireland' written during lockdown.
The Outdoor Wellbeing Network for Northern Ireland helps to develop and promote green care in Northern Ireland.
You can also get useful information via the SF&G Northern Ireland Facebook page: 
| City / County | |
|---|---|
| 1st Class College & Open Air Therapy Centre | Limavady |
| ACRE Project | ARMAGH |
| ACRE Project, Dialogue for Diversity | ARMAGH |
| Annadale Allotments | Belfast |
| Annagh Social Farm | Enniskillen |
| Ards Allotments | Newtownards |
| Ark Community Gardens | Newcastle |
| Aughlish Social Farm | Dungiven |
| Azora Community Farm | Hillsborough |
| Ballykinlar & Tyrella Cross Community Association | Downpatrick |
| Ballymagowan Allotment Project | Derry |
| Blythefield Allotments | Belfast |
If you want to know more about our work in Northern Ireland or want information as a community grower yourself, you can contact:
Northern Ireland Manager - Patricia Wallace patricia@farmgarden.org.uk
Northern Ireland Development Worker - Miriam Turley miriam@farmgarden.org.uk
Northern Ireland Development Worker - Conor O'Kane conor@farmgarden.org.uk
We work with Community Gardens Ireland (CG Ireland), a voluntary organisation that was created in 2011 as an online support network. Visit their website.
This International Composting Awareness Week (1st - 7th May) we take a look at why Composting is so important for the environment and the health of our planet.
Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertiliser that...
It was fantastic to see all the successes of the first ever School Farms Day over the weekend - an event which celebrates the impact of the 130+ School Farms across the UK.
Abbey Court, a special school for pupils aged 3...
A chance for SF&G members - particularly new members - to gather virtually, build connections and share support ideas in a safe, encouraging environment.
An introductory session with Dementia Adventure and SF&G on working with people who are living with dementia in a range of community growing spaces, gardens and farms.
An introductory session with Dementia Adventure and SF&G on working with people who are living with dementia in a range of community growing spaces, gardens and farms.
A 4.5 acre former mill site, now a community garden and wider biopark, this project is a great example of growing community and environmental help by using permaculture practices and building good relationships with local council.
Lackan Cottage Farm is a permaculture smallholding near the beautiful Mourne Mountains in Co. Down run by Steve and Claire Golemboski-Byrne, and has been running for 2 years.
Castlecaufield Horticultural Society are more well known for hosting their popular annual horticultural show, running the walled garden, and their lively street planting which makes the village such a lovely place to visit. In recent weeks (March 2020...
