Growing Together
Levenshulme

Therapeutic Gardening Community

Our Mission

Creating a therapeutic horticulture project with disadvantaged groups, particularly refugees and asylum seekers.

To improve the lives of asylum seekers, refugees and others impacted by immigration control through access to a therapeutic horticulture project and holistic support, building community and networks of solidarity whilst learning and sharing skills around vegan-organic growing and creating a beautiful and relaxing garden together.

Aims
To improve the lives of people seeking asylum, refugees and others impacted by immigration control by: developing a therapeutic horticulture project with and for our members, meeting members needs through signposting, referral and the provision of individualised support and building community and networks of solidarity, mutual aid and peer support.

Our Services

People support

Providing emotional/practical support in times of stress. Helping participants with paperwork, signposting and referrals to other services.

Art

Our Art sessions offer calm, creative space to explore painting, crafts and new art ideas to learn.

Gardening

We grow vegetable, berb, and flowers together in a peaceful garden. it is a space to connect with nature.

How to Join The Garden

We welcome participants to our therapeutic gardening sessions during the following times

Becoming part of our garden community is straightforward. No prior gardening experience is necessary.

Weekly Sessions

Tuesday

Morning session 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Arrive between 10:00 – 10:15 am, ready for a 10:30 start

Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Morning and afternoon participants will cook and share an hot meal together

Afternoon session 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Arrive between 12:00 – 12:45 pm to have lunch, be ready for a 13:00 start

Friday

Morning Session 10:00 – 11:30 am

Arrive between 9:30 – 9:45 am, ready for a 10:00 start
Take away-lunch provided at the end of this session

Referring Someone to Us

We welcome referrals from support workers, caseworkers, and community organizations.
Please download the referral form then email it to growingtogetherproject@gmail.com. Or give us a call at +447857097828

Address: Levenshulme Allotments, Highfield Road, Manchester, M19 3JX
Click on the map image to open our location in Google Maps.
You can download and print our flyer, which includes the address and a map to the garden.