Join us for a hands-on community gardening session, open to all ages. This interactive experience is a great opportunity to learn new skills, have fun, get involved in practical gardening tasks, and contribute to the care of our Community Garden.

Dates / Times

Sessions are 2 and a half hours starting at 10:00am until 12:30pm on each of the following days:

• Saturday 5^th April
• Sunday 6^th April
• Saturday 12^th April
• Sunday 13^th April

Location

Occombe Farm Community Garden.

Meeting Point – Occombe Farm Park & Play entrance, 10 minutes before the session starts.

Directions & Parking details here: Directions & Parking – Occombe Farm

What to Expect

During this session, you can expect to take part in activities like these:

• Sow a variety of seeds to take home and grow on your windowsill or in your garden.
• Pot up additional seeds to be grown in our Community Garden.
• Sow vegetable seeds for our polytunnels, helping to prepare for the growing season.
• Plant pre-grown seedlings into raised beds, using plants grown either at Occombe or by visiting schools.
• Add soil and compost to polytunnel beds to enrich the soil for future crops.
• Take part in essential garden maintenance, including weeding and clearing beds to create space for planting. This may also include preparing the top garden for a wildflower meadow.
• Learn how to use basic gardening tools safely and effectively.
• Water newly planted seeds and polytunnels to support healthy growth

You’ll need to bring sturdy footwear and layered clothing to ensure you’re prepared for all weather conditions.

Book

Tickets are free as they have been funded by the Lottery Community Fund. To book click here.

Tickets are in high demand, so if you are lucky enough to secure a place but can no longer attend, please let us know so we can offer it to someone else.

About Us

Occombe Farm is part of Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust, a charity that cares for nearly 80% of all Torbay’s green spaces. From country parks and woodlands to meadows and coastal paths, we work to protect and preserve these special places for people and wildlife.

As a charity, we rely on support to continue our vital conservation work. You can help by becoming a member, volunteering, or donating. Together, we can safeguard Torbay’s beautiful green spaces for generations to come.