Garden Workshops
The community garden we are building represents more than just a collection of plants and pathways. It is a symbol of growth, nurturing, and renewal. Our goal is to create a space that is free to use, open to everyone, and designed to foster environmental education and community spirit. This garden will serve as a sanctuary for individuals seeking a break from the stresses of daily life, offering a place to relax, connect, and rejuvenate.
LET’S GROW
TOGETHER
Community Benefits
As we cultivate the garden, we are building towards a tangible payoff: a space where the community can come together to learn, grow, and share.
• Encourage Environmental Education
Through workshops, hands-on activities, and informational sessions, visitors can learn about sustainable practices, gardening techniques, and the importance of biodiversity.
• Promote Mental and Emotional Well-being
Spending time in nature has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and increase overall happiness. The garden offers a peaceful setting where visitors can unwind and enjoy the beauty of the natural world.
• Foster a Sense of Belonging
The community garden serves as a gathering place for people of all ages and backgrounds. It creates opportunities for social interaction, collaboration, and mutual support.
“Humans have an innate connection with nature…within about three or four minutes [of being in a garden] people's heart rate and blood pressure drop.”
Sue Stuart Smith - Psychiatrist, psychotherapist and author of “The Well Gardened Mind”
We believe that plants and people have the power to create lasting change
1 in 8 households didn’t have access to a private or shared garden during the coronavirus pandemic.
When the UK charity, Mind, carried out a large-scale survey of people’s experiences of taking part in a range of green activities, including gardening, they found that 94% said that it had benefited their mental health.
Get moving
Gardening is a great form of aerobic exercise and can help boost your strength, stamina and flexibility
Better connections
By growing with others you could meet new
people and form stronger local networks
New skills
Gain new knowledge, such as how to grow fresh organic food, how to support wildlife, how to improve the local environment and more
Discover
Take the chance to explore new areas of your community and improve them while you’re at it
A Space for All
We believe that everyone should have access to a safe and welcoming environment where they can connect with nature and each other. This garden is part of our larger vision of creating a community hub that inspires creativity, fosters learning, and supports emotional and mental health.
Contact us at jointhegoodworks@gmail.com to learn more about our workshops and how we can customize an experience that's as unique as your team. Let's create some magic together!