Wimborne Community Garden
Faithworks are proud to support Wimborne Community Garden, a place for the whole local community to belong, nurture and grow together. The garden was created to provide the local community with a therapeutic garden scheme.
Established in 2022 in association with Beaucroft Foundation School, the garden is located within the tranquil grounds of the school and provides a sheltered space for all gardening abilities.
We work closely with Wimborne Food Bank+ – a quarter of all produce grown goes directly to the Food Bank.
We also grow produce for students of Beaucroft College to use in their cafe, as well as supporting other local food initiatives in Wimborne.
Help and support at Wimborne Community Garden
Wimborne Food Bank+
A quarter of all produce grown goes directly to Wimborne Food Bank+. Fresh fruit and vegetables are unaffordable for many on a low income which in turn affects the health and wellbeing of individuals and families.
Growing fruit and vegetables for the Food Bank helps to provide some of the essential nutrition needed, as well as keeping the carbon footprint extremely low.
Raised Flower Beds
Our garden has raised flower beds which are suitable for wheelchair users and those who are less able to bend.
Please note the nearest toilet is located within Redcotts Park, which is next to the garden.
We are working to make our garden as accessible as possible.
Get Involved
We welcome everyone of all ages – our volunteers range in age from 5 years to 84 years! We provide gardening gloves and all the tools needed. You do not need to be a gardening expert to join us… simply bring a positive and willing attitude with you!
As we grow, so does our list of jobs! We have volunteers who share their woodworking skills; expert dead-headers; some have give their organisational and paperwork skills and some are just plain wonderful at brewing up much needed cups of tea!
“Wimborne Community Garden is such a special project, whenever I’ve been down I’ve been met with a warm welcome and a sturdy shovel so that I can get stuck in. Having the opportunity to connect with creation is grounding and gives me the opportunity to give something back to the wider community.” Nick
Wish List
Many tools are needed to create an effective garden – we currently need the following gardening tools:
- £5 – wooden lolly sticks to label our seed trays
- £8 – nails
- £12 – hard broom
- £15 – secateurs
- £18 – muddy boot scraper
- £24 – small blackboards on which to advertise our produce
- £24.99 – paint for the summer house
- £32 – parasols for shade
- £35 – parasol bases
- £35.99 – wood preserver for garden furniture
- £64.99 – wheelbarrows
Wimborne Community Garden FAQs
Wimborne Community Garden News & Events
Garden Expert Tamsin Westhorpe Helps Raise over £900 for Wimborne Community Garden
It may feel like Autumn has only just begun but it’s already time for gardeners to prepare for spring! RHS Chelsea judge Tamsin Westhorpe, author and gardening expert shared her knowledge and experience to
Wimborne Community Garden Win Overall Winner in the Largest Horticultural Campaign in the Region
Wimborne Community Garden were awarded gold, overall winner and outstanding at the South and South East in Bloom Awards. The awards are the largest horticultural campaign in the region and involve hundreds of communities
Blandford Food Bank+ Expands to Launch Nourish – a Community Larder and Food Bank
From a small Food Bank to a large, thriving community hub, Blandford Food Bank+ has grown over it’s 11 years. Following a recent refurbishment the Food Bank has now expanded to include a larger
Garden Expert Tamsin Westhorpe Helps Raise over £900 for Wimborne Community Garden
It may feel like Autumn has only just begun but it’s already time for gardeners to prepare for spring! RHS Chelsea judge Tamsin Westhorpe, author and gardening expert shared her knowledge and experience to
Wimborne Community Garden Win Overall Winner in the Largest Horticultural Campaign in the Region
Wimborne Community Garden were awarded gold, overall winner and outstanding at the South and South East in Bloom Awards. The awards are the largest horticultural campaign in the region and involve hundreds of communities
Blandford Food Bank+ Expands to Launch Nourish – a Community Larder and Food Bank
From a small Food Bank to a large, thriving community hub, Blandford Food Bank+ has grown over it’s 11 years. Following a recent refurbishment the Food Bank has now expanded to include a larger
