We are setting up demonstration vegetable gardens which will be sited in public spaces across the city - the first one is in Preston Park and we are recruiting volunteers to help set-up and manage the site.

The gardens will be visible and open to the public. As well as operating as a resource for existing and new growers they will attract and introduce people to the idea of growing food.

Preston Park garden

The fruit and vegetable garden in Preston Park was launched on 9 March 2010, and it is located behind the Rotunda Cafe, near the yew hedge. We are creating a flourishing garden packed with colour, textures, scent and taste. It is five metres by five metres and will have raised beds and containers showing different planting styles. The garden will show the possibilities of growing your own produce, even in a small space. You can follow the progress at the garden on our blog.

Thanks to our volunteers!

The garden is being maintained by a team of volunteer local residents who help manage it and take home some of the harvest. You can read more information about volunteering at gardens in Brighton & Hove (pdf, 170Kb), or get in touch to find out more. We're holding an work day on Saturday 24th July, 10:30am - 12:30pm so drop by to say hello and help out with sowing seeds for the autumn! Please feel free to come along and find out what we are growing in the garden, ask for any advice on growing crops and share your growing tips and stories with us.