North plot community "grow you own" type scheme proposals

The North plot as it is before we begin its proposed development, in partnership with others, as a community "Grow Your Own" type scheme.

It is hoped that, among the main health benefits of such as scheme would include; increased opportunities for physical activity, improve mental health and well being, increase the availability of fresh food and a decreased stigmatisation of mental health problems .

This has generated a great deal of interest and support from our many partners, key stakeholders, funders and friends.

Such a scheme could also be a fantastic way to involve others and help to provide individuals and organisations, particularly those who do not currently have the space or facility, an opportunity to grow their own, for their own use in one of the many raised planters we are proposing to provide.

In terms of sustainability it is hope that we could generate additional support from local businesses and possible some of our current partners and key stakeholders who may like to sponsor a planter for a small cost and on an annual basis. These planters could then be branded with their logos.

Cuttings and seedlings grown by ourselves could potentially be sold at a reduced cost to visitors to the scheme and to the Green Heart Den.

We would also hope to genarate the interst of others who may like to be involved and potentially donate seeds, plants and garden supplies etc.