28 April-11 September
New life is springing up in a place people once met to go bowling: discover vegetables, salad leaves, herbs and flowers unfurling on the former Bowling Green in Dundee’s Fairmuir Park, giving locals and visitors alike a reason to gather once again.
A partnership between Dandelion and the University of Dundee, Creative Dundee, Dundee City Council, Friends of Fairmuir with the local community, this edible garden is an opportunity for new growers and budding gardeners to get stuck in, with social spaces for all comers to share food and good company. Inspired by the growers’ almanac, the garden will act as a record of the collective knowledge gained from nurturing the plot, capturing the seasonal rhythms of edible plants and flowers for both people and pollinators. This new site is also a celebration of existing gardens in Dundee, connecting them in a companionable cross-pollination of communities.
Events:
Sow, Grow & Share Drop-ins
Starting with Thursday 9th of June until the end of September., this event happens every:
Monday (1–5pm)
Thursday (12–7pm)
Friday (10am–2pm)
Join the team and your fellow members of the local community to help with ongoing tasks around the Unexpected Garden – no experience necessary! The team will be happy to show you around the space if you’ve never visited before – and you’ll also have a chance to simply sit and enjoy the garden in fine company.
Lunchtime Talks
10 June, 1-2pm
8 July, 1-2pm
12 August, 1–2pm
Join local experts and meet other community gardeners at this series of three lunchtime talks exploring growing, food and well-being – with free soup, tea and coffee! The talks will start at 1.15pm in order to allow those on a lunch break to join us, and will last around half an hour, with plenty of time to informally discuss ideas at the end.
Thursday Evening Workshops
23June-25 August
Join experts to find out more and learn practical skills relating to growing, permaculture, biodiversity and sustainability. Each of these three free sessions will begin with a short talk followed by a hands-on activity, and everyone is welcome regardless of experience.
Please visit Dandelion.Scot for the most up to date information about the events at the Garden.
