Community Growing Schemes

We have a variety of local, community growing schemes across the county. Each one provides an opportunity for local people to come together, be active outdoors and grow healthy, nutritious food.

All schemes are run by a co-ordinator and a devoted group of volunteers who meet at least weekly. Any produce is shared throught harvest time and everyone learns new skills, works together and has fun! It’s good for you and it’s good for the environment. Find a scheme near you and join in.

You can find out more and to get involved, contact us via email at: info@downtoearthstroud.co.uk

We are looking for volunteers to get involved and help to put in raised beds and seating, build compost bins, grow food, maintain the gardens and share cups of tea. All abilities and experience welcome. This will be an opportunity to make new friends, share knowledge (and tea!) and enjoy being creative.

All you need to bring is some gloves and good sturdy footwear.

Donations of any gardening tools, garden chairs and a table would be very welcome

Project times and details for Down to Earth Growing schemes 2021

Community Growing Schemes

The Growing for Good Collective
Growing for Good Collective at Bisley In Spring 2025, Down to Earth took on an unused plant nursery in Bisley…
Selsley
Selsley In the beautiful parish of Selsley, we are fortunate to be able to use some private allotments that had…
Polytunnel at Down to Earth Ebley
Ebley
Ebley Our newest site in Ebley at Orchard Road has been a fantastic success already. Our co-ordinator is working with…
Down to Earth Kingscourt growing scheme
Kingscourt
Kingscourt We are rejuvenating an unused, overgrown piece of land into a place local people can work together to grow,…
Vale at the Vale Community Hospital
Vale at the Vale Community Hospital We've got a fantastic report on a very successful project at Vale, read it…
Cinderford at Cinderford Medical Centre
Cinderford at Cinderford Medical Centre The new Cinderford Medical Centre opened in Autumn 2020. As well as a large car…
Ann’s Garden
Ann's Garden The Garden Pathway – Ann’s Garden First Year Report, 2022 Social and Therapeutic Horticulture for People with Dementia…
Composting
Composting Any seasoned vegetable grower will tell you that humus rich soil is vital for growing healthy crops, and the…