Gardening from Home Pilot Launched

The scheme is for people who are at risk of falls and lack the confidence to garden independently. It is the result of work by Sandwell Primary Care Trust, Sandwell Council and Ideal for All. Referrals for the scheme are being taken now with the first people starting gardening from March 2010.

Garden Workshop for People with a Visual Impairment

Are you interested in gardening?

Did you once enjoy gardening but have lost your sight and your confidence?

Do you have sight problems and are interested in learning some new gardening techniques?

Sandwell Kitchen Garden Contest

A new "kitchen garden" contest is to be launched in Sandwell in a bid to provide competition for the increasing range of people who grow a huge variety of plants from around the world to provide food for the table.

Beacon Sites launched in Sandwell

The Sandwell Food Network has launched a number of sites across the borough where budding gardeners and growers can go for advice and information. Each of the sites has been chosen by the Food Network to act as an example of successful approaches, and where lessons can be learned by others wanting to get growing.

The sites range from allotment sites, to schools gardens, therapeutic and community gardens. Appointments can be made by community groups, schools or individuals to go along and learn more. Look out for the Beacon Site nearest to you and get in touch!

(See Projects page for the list of Beacon Sites and contact details)