Workshop – Climate-friendly gardening

Step into the future of growing with climate-friendly gardening! This workshop covers natural pest deterrents, no-dig and other basic elements that people can easily incorporate into their garden.

As our weather becomes less predictable, smart gardeners can stay successful by using sustainable, low-effort methods that keep their plots thriving year-round.

Forget the old commercial model of straight rows and one‑crop beds — today’s gardens are nature-loving, diverse ecosystems. Rediscover the power of perennial vegetables, let companion plants do your pest control and feeding, and turn rainwater into your most valuable resource.

Whether you’re growing at home, on an allotment, or in a community space, putting sustainability at the heart of your project creates healthier soil, stronger harvests, and a greener future for everyone. Explore inspiring approaches like permaculture, forest gardening, or no‑dig, and discover the method that brings your garden to life.

This workshop is part of 8 workshops to be held at Baldridgeburn Community Centre, Dunfermline, between February and April 2026. People are more than welcome to book onto just one workshop, or several. Dunfermline Greenspace members will receive info about these sessions first; however, they are free to all.

All workshops are run for Dunfermline Greenspace by Grace Devine, Horticultural Consultant at Sow ‘n Grow, a social enterprise, specialising in community growing. You do not need prior gardening experience to attend.You are welcome to bring some of your own community gardening equipment, but you don’t need to.

Dunfermline Greenspace is a registered charity (SCIO) number SCO52367

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