{"id":17810,"date":"2019-06-14T10:49:40","date_gmt":"2019-06-14T09:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greensideup.ie\/?page_id=17810"},"modified":"2019-06-14T11:31:57","modified_gmt":"2019-06-14T10:31:57","slug":"community-garden-frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/greensideup.ie\/community-garden-frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Garden Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row full_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” parallax=”content-moving-fade” parallax_image=”13570″ parallax_speed_bg=”3″ css=”.vc_custom_1560504782398{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;}”][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”17796,10839,10793,9753,9382,8181″ onclick=”” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a qualified horticultural tutor who has worked with, designed or consulted in over 20 community gardens in Ireland since 2009, Dee Sewell has written many of the following articles in response to frequently asked questions. In some cases she’s simply sharing their stories.<\/p>\n
What Are Community Gardens<\/a> – a simple guide Start Up Essentials for Community Gardens<\/a> – Must have’s and optional extras. How to Involve the Community in a Community Garden<\/a>. A look at Baltinglass community garden and why it works so well. A Recipe for Friendship<\/a> – What community gardening means for the the adults working and socialising together in Gleann na Bearu Community Garden, Bagenalstown and how they’re being offered the opportunity to upskill.<\/p>\n From Basket to Gourmet Menu<\/a> – setting up a relationship with a local restaurant. When Things Go Wrong In A Community Garden<\/a> – How do tutors manage conflict?<\/p>\n Focus on: Callan Community Garden in Co Kilkenny<\/a> My Job As a Community Garden Tutor <\/a>– a glimpse into my work life and the flexibility needed.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”green”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1560505224752{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/greensideup.ie\/media\/Clonegal-Community-Garden-August-2015.jpg?id=13570) !important;}”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1560505350193{margin-bottom: 5px !important;border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;border-left-color: #006600 !important;border-right-color: #006600 !important;border-top-color: #006600 !important;}”]<\/p>\n If you are looking for a community garden or would like to join a community of community gardeners in Ireland and Northern Ireland, take a look at the Community Gardens Ireland<\/a> website for links to the map and all their social media accounts.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Further Reading” color=”purple” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgreensideup.ie%2Fcategory%2Fcommunity-gardens%2F|||”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row full_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” parallax=”content-moving-fade” parallax_image=”13570″ parallax_speed_bg=”3″ css=”.vc_custom_1560504782398{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;}”][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”17796,10839,10793,9753,9382,8181″ onclick=”” css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a qualified horticultural tutor…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\n
\n5 Reasons Why Community Gardens are Good For Us<\/a> – five was just for starters..
\n10 Reasons Why Every Village, Town and City Needs a Community Garden<\/a> – straight from the community gardeners mouths.
\nCommunity Gardens – It’s Not Just the Plants That Grow<\/a><\/p>\nGetting Started in a Community Garden<\/h2>\n
\nCommunity Gardens – How And Where Do I Start One? <\/a>– Some tips and ideas to get you started.<\/p>\nDeveloping Community<\/h2>\n
\nCommunity Education – How measurable is it?<\/a> Two unique gardens but with a shared goal. Making them more sustainable.
\nHow to Encourage People to Join a Community Garden<\/a> – sharing skills and teaching people how to grow food.
\nHow Horticulture Can Positively Improve a Community<\/a> – Ballybeg Greens in Waterford run courses, have a community garden and allotments and sell produce to local restaurants. They also run a garden centre and landscaping service.
\nHow Community Gardens Can Help Your School or College <\/a>– a look at how they can work together.
\nHow to Introduce Child Friendly Water Features into a Community Garden<\/a> – a guest post with some great tips
\nTeenagers – Doing It For Themselves<\/a> – Encouraging teenagers to find their place in the community.<\/p>\nMaking Community Gardens More Sustainable<\/h2>\n
\nGrow Your Own – It’s Not Just About Growing the Vegetables<\/a> – from seed to market stall, a group of community gardens learn how to grow, cook and sell their produce.<\/p>\nWorking with People in a Community garden<\/h2>\n
How Other Community Gardens Are Doing It<\/h2>\n
\nFocus on: Knocknaheeney\/Hollyhill Community Garden in Cork<\/a>
\nFocus on: Clonegal Community Garden in Co Carlow<\/a>
\nCommunity Garden Network in Northern Ireland and a Lesson for Us All<\/a> – Three community garden projects in Derry that are doing their best to heal.
\nCreating a Community Garden at the School of Food in Thomastown, Co Kilkenny<\/a> – the first three months<\/p>\nMy Work as a Community Garden Tutor<\/h2>\n
If you are interested in setting up a community garden in a workplace, a social and therapeutic setting, or a community in general, contact Dee Sewell for more information. <\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n
Community Gardens Ireland<\/h2>\n