It's been quiet in the garden today with several groups cancelled due to the heat π₯΅
We took a moment to enjoy the calm and wander through the wildflower meadow - it's teeming with life and absolutely beautiful πππ¦
Communigrow.org.uk
Food education & wellbeing community garden charity teaching food production, conservation & skills The therapeutic benefits of gardening are well-evidenced.
We are a sustainable food education charity based in East Malling, Kent. We show children, young people and adults how to grow fresh food in a chemical free, sustainable way, consequently benefiting physical and mental wellbeing in harmony with the natural environment. Our relaxed, inclusive environment enables people to learn at their own pace and feel valued as part of our community. Our benefic
21/06/2026
Lovely photo of our Gardening to Feel Great group and volunteers enjoying a tea break together in the sun!
'Community' is in our name - everyday we see people from all walks of life connecting with each other and enjoying the sense of wellbeing and belonging that being in our supportive community garden brings.
If you would like to find out more about our free Gardening to Feel Great group for adults aged 55+, please email [email protected]
We also have several other free groups for adults including our Dose of Nature group for people living with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, and our Garden Gate Bereavement Group. To find out more about these groups email [email protected]
20/06/2026
π Join us today! π
11am-2pm at our community garden and food education charity in East Malling.
Find us at https://communigrow.org.uk/contact-us/ - please remember to use our BRADBOURNE LANE entrance if you are driving
Lots of fun to be had including:
π Live music
π BBQ kindly hosted by
π Plant and veg sale
π Local produce
π Children's games, crafts and nature-based activities
π Raffle and competitions
π Kent Fire and Rescue
π Malling Repair Cafe - demonstrations and discussion only
π Leisure Centre
π Garden tours
π Demonstrations
π Delicious home made cakes and refreshments
Well-behaved dogs on leads welcomeπ
A huge thanks to Scrummi for their sponsorship of the day!
19/06/2026
π The weather is looking to be spectacular! π
Please join us for our Open Day on Saturday 20th June 11am-2pm at our community garden and food education charity in East Malling
Lots of fun to be had including:
π Live music
π BBQ kindly hosted by
π Plant and veg sale
π Local produce
π Children's games, crafts and nature-based activities
π Raffle and competitions
π Kent Fire and Rescue
π Malling Repair Cafe - demonstrations and discussion only
π Leisure Centre
π Garden tours
π Demonstrations
π Delicious home made cakes and refreshments
Well-behaved dogs on leads welcomeπ
A huge thanks to Scrummi for their sponsorship of the day!
Find us at https://communigrow.org.uk/contact-us/ - please remember to use our BRADBOURNE LANE entrance if you are driving
18/06/2026
It's all hands on deck as we're getting shipshape for our Open Day on Saturday π
Today we were joined a wonderful team from Kings Hill Management who worked like a well oiled machine to set up gazebos, w**d our pumpkin patch, turn over the compost bins, raise up our star canopy, put up signage and help with event admin. What an incredible team! Thank you! πͺπ
You can see all the hard work that's been going on this Saturday from 11am-2pm. Entrance is via Bradbourne Lane, ME20 6PE
And if you would like to sign your team up for a Get Away Volunteering Day with us, please email [email protected]
17/06/2026
We are very proud of Volunteer Lynn who received her Long Service Award today for FIVE years volunteering at Communigrow! πππ
We are so grateful for her support and that of all our other amazing volunteers! π
16/06/2026
π The weather is looking to be spectacular! π
Please join us for our Open Day on Saturday 20th June 11am-2pm at our community garden and food education charity in East Malling
Lots of fun to be had including:
π Live music
π BBQ kindly hosted by
π Plant and veg sale
π Local produce
π Children's games, crafts and nature-based activities
π Raffle and competitions
π Kent Fire and Rescue
π Malling Repair Cafe - demonstrations and discussion only
π Leisure Centre
π Garden tours
π Demonstrations
π Delicious home made cakes and refreshments
Well-behaved dogs on leads welcomeπ
A huge thanks to for their sponsorship of the day!
Find us at https://communigrow.org.uk/contact-us/
15/06/2026
We have the most fabulous raffle prizes at our Open Day raffle on Saturday!
A HUGE thanks to the generous local businesses who have so kindly supported us with wonderful prizes including , The Swan Parkfoot - local food store & butchers, open 24/7, Larkfield Leisure Centre, Clip βn Climb Tonbridge, aquachimpkent, Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa, Creative Cakes & Catering, Farmer's Farm Shop
Raffle tickets are available for sale until Friday Parkfoot - local food store & butchers, open 24/7, and of course at Communigrow Tuesday - Friday 9am - 1.30pm and during the Open Day next Saturday (20th June 11am-2pm).
All proceeds go to support the work of our small community garden and food education charity in East Malling ππ
14/06/2026
Thanks to our Get Set Grow families who helped set up our new worm bin which was kindly gifted to us by Scrummi! ππ
We'll feed our worms garden waste and food scraps and theyβll turn them into rich compost and liquid feed β full of nutrients and beneficial microbes to improve soil health. It's a great way to get composting at home! πͺ±πͺ±πͺ±
Our next Get Set Grow session in on Saturday 4th July - to book a session visit www.communigrow.org.uk/events
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