Growing Together

Growing Together is a collaborative project to instigate and support community gardening and growing projects across Edinburgh’s council estates.

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Presenting our Community Growing film 📽🌿!

Shining a light on the comm growers making things happen across Edinburgh, we're
grateful to Glenda Rome for capturing their wonderful achievements so far.

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@EdinburghUni Community Grant Scheme is open for applications until 31st October.

Community groups in Edinburgh, Fife, the Lothians & the Borders can apply for up to £5000 for projects with a positive social impact.

More info ⬇️

https://t.co/7TenTBe2Hp

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Oxgangs Community Gardeners would appreciate your votes in ECCAN'S Greenlight Funding 2025-6 to secure funding for their long-term community garden project at the Bowling Green at Colinton Mains Park.

You'll find them in Category B (B6).

https://t.co/FhvEpuMwMr

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@Edinburgh_CC have opened up another round of Community Grants Fund applications - constituted local voluntary groups looking to benefit their community through small-scale activities can be awarded up to £5000.

Apply by 30th Sep.

More info ⬇️🌱

https://t.co/DNsseSdo25

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@Edinburgh_CC have opened up another round of Community Grants Fund applications - constituted local voluntary groups looking to benefit their community through small-scale activities can be awarded up to £5000.

Apply by 30th Sep.

More info ⬇️🌱

https://t.co/DNsseSdo25

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@Edinburgh_CC have opened another round of Community Grants Fund applications - constituted local voluntary groups looking to benefit their community through small-scale activities can be awarded up to £5000.

Apply by 30th Sep ⬇️🌱

https://t.co/DNsseSdo25

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Amazed with their work and looking to support the group? Oxgangs Community Gardeners would welcome your votes in ECCAN'S Greenlight Funding 2025-6. You can find them in Category B (B6), alongside our friends over at Calders Garden.

🌱 VOTE HERE:
https://t.co/j4YhGvtV0y

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Happy Saturday 😊✨️. Are you looking for something positive and inspiring to read with a cuppa this weekend? Look no further than our new blog post spotlighting the fantastic work of Oxgangs Community Gardeners ☕️🌿!

🌱 Read it here:
https://t.co/8O8T0OiUum

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We spoke to Councillor Hal Osler about 'the right to grow' for Edin's citizens - how access to HRA land for communal growing benefits all. Councillors passed a motion on the 'right to grow,' tabled by Hal, in 2023.

Full interview ⬇️

https://t.co/XioLz9Mvsf

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Edinburgh community gardens & orchards - one week left to register for @PoFFest and be part of the annual celebration of all things community growing 🌿!

Easy peasy process and a fantastic festival to get involved with - please share 🌼☀️!

Sign up ⬇️

https://t.co/meTCrr5XYC

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Hutchison Neighbourhood Garden team ready for their 2nd growing season 💪🌱

Lots of new members, brand new polytunnel - the group are super excited to get busy!

The group always welcome new folk to come along and get involved! For more info ⬇️

https://t.co/DW5Lrp8kD6

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The Caley Spring Show - a wonderful celebration of Spring.

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With spring here and a new site, it's the perfect time for local people to get involved - a really welcoming bunch of folk. More info can be found here:

https://t.co/nZxtCvGgW9

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Incredible transformation made by Dumbiedykes Growers to their new garden site. Created by local people, for local people to make positive change in their community. Set to be a great spot for local people, pollinators, and wildlife 🌿!

Blog post ⬇️

https://t.co/rJ03ZU8s3m

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Spring's here & with lighter days ahead, no better time to get involved in community growing 🌼☀️!

Edinburgh has a no. of community growing projects, all home to welcoming groups & plenty of ways to get involved.

Find a map of all those projects here:

https://t.co/aJUjrshOZL

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Today, the Eco group was back at the Hutchison Community Garden with Gaby! The children eagerly jumped into planting trees, blackcurrant bushes, and sweet peas. We also took the time to compost our plot and water the gardens. @LfSScotland @GrowTogetherEd 🌿☀️

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Applications are open until Mon 20th Jan - pass it along to anyone who may be interested 🌿!

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✨New Year, New job? ✨

Could you be Growing Together's new Community Garden Development Officer?

We're looking for a friendly organised person to support community gardens across the city!

Closing date: 9am on Monday 20th January (1/2)

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We’ve updated the application form on 18/12/24. It’s on the Goodmoves website!

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✨New Year, New job? ✨

Could you be Growing Together's new Community Garden Development Officer?

We're looking for a friendly organised person to support community gardens across the city!

Closing date: 9am on Monday 20th January (1/2)

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(2/2) For the full job description and how to apply go to the website 👇https://t.co/du1qojrUta

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