Bothwell Organic Community Garden - Glasgow, Scotland

1. Bothwell Community Garden
Funded by the Climate Challenge Fund,
construction of the Bothwell Community
Garden began in 2010 on land leased by
Grateful thanks to the following organisations for fund-
Bothwell
South Lanarkshire Council. Since the end
of May 2010 members of all ages and
abilities have been able to sow and grow
ing and help in setting up our Garden: Geo.Waterson,
Architects; South Lanarkshire Council; Climate Chal-
Community
their own organic vegetables. lenge Fund; Community Woodland Association; Wood-
Raised Beds and Polytunnels
The garden comprises 62 raised beds, six
land Trust; WoS Dry Stone Walling Association; Royal
Society of Arts; Scottish Power Green Energy Trust;
Garden
Awards for All; Voluntary Action Fund; Central Scotland
of which are narrowed for easy access
Green Network; Community Wildlife (Big Lottery);
with another six lowered for use by junior
Community Service Volunteers Action Earth, Scottish
gardeners from local schools and nurseries.
Natural Heritage; SLC/Greenspace. Thanks too to those
Two polytunnels are used for sowing seeds
others who have donated their time, advice or money
and to lengthen the growing season.
to help improve the Garden.
Orchard and soft fruit
A new orchard of mixed fruit varieties has
been planted and an area is set aside for
growing soft fruit.
Bothwell Organic A Growing Success
Bog garden and wild planting
A new bog garden was created by
Community Garden
draining the land and wild flower meadow
planting maximizes biodiversity within the 30 Blantyre Road
grassy spaces. Native shrubs and trees
which will provide shelter and food for Bothwell G71 8PJ
birds have been planted along the Email: bothwellcommgarden@yahoo.com
perimeter fence.

2. T h e Or ga ni c G r owe r s of Bo thwe ll at t he Bo thwe ll Com m uni ty G ar de n
Our Community Growing Together: Reducing CO2 Emissions: Promoting Good Health:
Outdoor activity, walking, cycling, green
Individuals, families, groups, schools Encouraging members to walk or cycle
gym
Experienced gardeners, novices Composting, preventing food waste
Increased consumption of fresh, organic
Volunteering going to landfill vegetables and fruit
Partnerships with Scottish Water, Producing local food Recipe book.
Brighter Bothwell, Bothwell Horticultural Reducing, Re-using, Recycling
Society. Rainwater collection Opportunities For Children:
Solar (Photovoltaic) Panels. After school groups, child minders, nurseries
Our Community Learning Together: Garden provides secure setting for children
Sharing skills to ‘learn by doing’
Training events Growing food, bird watching, minibeasts,
Children and young people Cooperative physical activities in fresh air.
Enhancing the garden
Ensuring sustainability.
Our Community Showing Together:
Visitors from other similar projects,
Visiting other similar projects,
Participation in Bothwell Horticultural
Society‘s Annual Show.
Working With Nature:
Organic methods and ethos
Companion planting
Promoting biodiversity—bog garden, wild
flowers, beekeeping
Action For The Future—Today:
Recording observations.
Sustainable planting—two orchards
Fifteen year lease
Letting Nature Do The Work: Making Bothwell a Better Place
Wormeries Protecting, promoting biodiversity
Attracting pollinators A Legacy for the next generation
Attracting natural predators by Sharing, influencing others
Providing nest and bat boxes, Promoting best practice.
Planting native shrubs and flowers.