Garden Development and Maintenance

Garden Development and Maintenance

Posted for Newsham and New Delaval Garden Association

Posted by Volunteer Centre Newcastle

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An exciting opportunity to be part of the development of an accessible community garden for people living with disabilities or reduced mobility

Cutting back overgrown grass, brambles and vegetation
• Clearing weeds, branches and general green waste
• Preparing and levelling the ground
• Creating accessible paths suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters
• Constructing raised growing beds and seating areas
• Installing a pergola, greenhouse and polytunnel
• Planting fruit trees, flowers and wildlife-friendly plants
• Creating habitats for bees, insects and other wildlife
• Painting, tidying and completing general improvement work

Full training and equipment are provided for volunteers who support the growth and maintenance of the project 

What skills do I need?

• Enthusiastic about gardening and garden development
• Practical skills such as woodwork and experience in building raised beds and garden structures is welcomed but not essential.
• Enthusiasm for creating gardens that are accessible to the whole community