Community Garden Workshops Feb to April 2026

by | Feb 10, 2026

Community Garden Workshops February to April 2026

 

Sign up for free tickets here or below: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dunfermline-greenspace

 

All workshops are run for Dunfermline Greenspace by Grace Devine, Horticultural Consultant at Sow ‘n Grow, a social enterprise, specialising in community growing.

 

Workshop Details & Sign Up Links

 

Sign up for free tickets here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dunfermline-greenspace to view all the workshops in one place or below for individual workshops: 

 

Monday 16th Feb

1 The wonders of windowsill gardening – using everyday containers for veg growing – creating a herb garden.

From starting seeds to feeding the family, use this amazing space to grow year-round.

Growing on Your Windowsill:

A Year-round Guide

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dunfermline-greenspace/t-oejxdgn 

  • Your windowsill offers an ideal environment for cultivating plants throughout the year. Whether you are starting from seeds or looking to provide your family with fresh produce, this often-overlooked space can be transformed into a productive mini-garden.

Workshop overview

  • This brief workshop delivers practical tips and helpful tricks to ensure your windowsill gardening is a success. Designed to be accessible and relaxed, the session will guide you step by step, making the process enjoyable and straightforward for everyone involved.

 

Monday  23rd Feb

2 Starting up and maintaining a community growing space – design a garden space – make/bring in a plan of your own garden space.  Companion planting.

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dunfermline-greenspace/t-vxvrlal 

  • Transform vacant space into a vibrant, thriving hub! Learn how to pick the perfect location, prepare the soil for success, and cultivate a flourishing shared garden bursting with fresh produce, stunning flowers, and rich biodiversity that brings people together.
  • Discover easy ways to keep your community garden thriving in every season — no matter how busy life gets or what the weather throws your way. Grow more, enjoy more, and create a space your whole community will love.

 

Monday 2nd March

3  Square foot gardening – making a planning grid

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dunfermline-greenspace/t-zozezjv

  • In just nine square feet—slightly under a metre—you can grow a surprising amount of produce year-round.Master smart spacing, cut‑and‑come‑again harvesting, and succession planting to enjoy a continuous, abundant harvest. And if you’ve got the room, replicate the setup with new crops to grow even more of what you love.

 

Monday 9th March

4 Choosing Seeds

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dunfermline-greenspace/t-yzarayd

Which vegetable varieties work best in this area/ what to plant when -home with a planting calendar and seeds – potentially creating a seed library / sharing seeds.

  • Discover the best vegetable varieties for our local climate and learn exactly what to plant—and when—to get great results. Participants will walk away with a ready‑to‑use planting calendar, a starter pack of seeds, and the know‑how to build a thriving community seed library that keeps everyone growing and sharing all year long.

 

Monday 16th March

5 How to create a kitchen garden

Creating your own mini allotment

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dunfermline-greenspace/t-mjogopp

  • With a few creative touches, you can design a beautiful, inspiring kitchen garden.
  • No matter how much space you have — a windowsill, balcony, or garden — you can grow fresh food at home. With a few simple ideas, you can set up a small kitchen garden using pots, raised beds, or a tiny patch of soil. Even a compact mini‑allotment can help you grow more of your favourite ingredients. It’s an easy, enjoyable way to add fresh flavour to your meals every day.

Monday 30th March

6  Succession planting for continuous harvest

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dunfermline-greenspace/t-oejnjkm

  • Keep your garden thriving throughout the year — simply re‑plant harvested spaces with healthy, garden‑ready plants. You’ll boost your yields, keep your beds looking full and abundant, and stop weeds before they even start.

 

Monday 20th April

7 Planting for wildlife and pollinators – how to increase biodiversity

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dunfermline-greenspace/t-xdmpmgp

  • Transform your garden into a thriving haven for wildlife! By choosing native plants, you’ll support vital pollinators and help protect our food system. Simple actions—like swapping fences for hedges, leaving autumn leaves until spring, or adding a small pond—create safe, nurturing habitats that invite more life into your garden or community growing space. Grow beauty, boost biodiversity, and make your outdoor space part of a healthier, wilder future.

 

Monday 27th April

8 Climate-friendly gardening

– natural pest deterrents, no-dig and other basic elements that people can incorporate easily into their garden

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dunfermline-greenspace/t-rzpezpm

  • Step into the future of growing with climate-friendly gardening!
  • As our weather becomes less predictable, smart gardeners can stay successful by using sustainable, low-effort methods that keep their plots thriving year-round.
    Forget the old commercial model of straight rows and one‑crop beds — today’s gardens are nature-loving, diverse ecosystems. Rediscover the power of perennial vegetables, let companion plants do your pest control and feeding, and turn rainwater into your most valuable resource.
    Whether you’re growing at home, on an allotment, or in a community space, putting sustainability at the heart of your project creates healthier soil, stronger harvests, and a greener future for everyone. Explore inspiring approaches like permaculture, forest gardening, or no‑dig, and discover the method that brings your garden to life.

 

Notes Re Booking:

These workshops are part of 8 workshops to be held at Baldridgeburn Community Centre, Dunfermline, between February and April 2026*.

All workshops are run for Dunfermline Greenspace by Grace Devine, Horticultural Consultant at Sow ‘n Grow, a social enterprise, specialising in community growing.

Dunfermline Greenspace is a registered charity (SCIO) number SCO52367

dunfermlinegreenspace.org 

 

ADDRESS

Dunfermline Greenspace

Caretakers House

Baldridgeburn Community Centre

DUNFERMLINE

KY12 9EH

 

Questions & Answers 

  • People are more than welcome to book onto just one workshop, or several.

  • Dunfermline Greenspace members will receive info about these sessions first; however, they are free to all.

  • Please use the links underneath the event information to sign up and get your free ticket.

  • Workshops are limited to 8 participants per workshop.

  • You do not need prior gardening experience to attend. 

  • You are welcome to bring some of your own community gardening equipment, but you don’t need to.