Get Ireland Growing

If you fancy joining one of the fastest 'growing' movements in Ireland, then you've come to the right place. Whether you want to grow food at home, at school, or in the community, this website aims to give you the resources and know-how. Growing your own food can be as simple as planting a few seeds in a tub on your windowsill. Or you can join the thousands of people who are planting rows of spuds and carrots in allotments and community gardens across the country. 

Trevor Sargent will offically open the Fingal Allotments

Fingal Allotments are having an official opening by TD Trevor Sargent on
Saturday 7th August. We currently have 100 allotments and are continuing to
grow very successfully. There will be plenty of information and advice on the day along with lots to do for all the family!

grow from your own home

Any area of garden can be converted to a vegetable patch. Window boxes are perfect for growing herbs or small vegetables, while large tubs can be placed on patios or even at your back door. Best of all, they can moved around the garden to catch the sun.

grow from an allotment

Usually provided by your local authority, allotments are plots of land leased out to tenants for a reasonable rent. Allotments are particularly suited to apartment dwellers or other tenants without gardens. Some local authorities including Fingal and South Dublin County Council already provide allotments. Others – like Cork City and Kilkenny County Council are in the process of setting them up.

community garden

Any piece of ground gardened by a group of people can be called a community garden. There are community gardens in Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim and Wicklow, used by retirees, families, students and disability groups. Hospitals, community centres and small parks can all make ideal community gardens.

school garden

Growing food, flowers and fauna provides educational benefits for children and young adults. Many schools operate gardens, run with the help of teachers and parents. The Green Party’s Minister for Food Trevor Sargent is supporting this work through competitions and school programmes that encourage children to learn where their food comes from and how to grow their own produce.