Healthy Gardening

Helping Local People and Local Communities create a Healthier Environment The healthy gardening project is a ten week programme which runs in community gardens/allotments throughout the county in partnership with community development projects. The underpinning values of the approach taken are holistic in nature and cover the areas of individual and community health and wellbeing, ecosystem health, environment and sustainablility. HSE and VEC Initiative Type Nutrition Education and Training Programmes Location Letterkenny Funding HSE and VEC Partner Agencies Community projects County council Family resource centre VEC Adult Education Service

The Gardening Club

SureStart Shantallow are leading the way in getting parents and children involved in learning about growing and enjoying their own fresh vegetables. Initiative Type Community Food Growing Projects Location Derry/Londonderry Target Groups Children (0-4 years)

Sophia Housing Gardening Project

Sophia Housing Gardening Project was set up in 2008. The Gardening Project has enhanced the living environment for the tenants and creates a space where people can socialize and interact. DCC Community Development Section Lead Initiative Type Community Food Growing Projects Location Dublin 8 Target Groups Homeless people Funding DCC Community Development Section Lead