Cropwell Community Garden

Cropwell Community Garden is a developing no dig and agroecological community garden project in the heart of our small village of Cropwell Butler. It has been built in collaboration with The Plough Inn, Honeybee Farmacy CIC, 9th West Bridgford Scout Group, and residents of our local villages. The aim has been to turn what was once known as 'the dumping ground' into a space to grow local produce, and for our rural community to engage in horticultural activities and village events. 

Work began by clearing the site of garden waste, litter, bonfire piles, and broken glass. Bramble and invasive plants like ground elder have been removed by hand. The whole garden was very uneven, covered in huge piles of earth and waste. In line with our regenerative ethos, no heavy machinery has been used, with the site levelled by hand. We are now in the process of completing landscaping and infrastructure. 

All materials used so far have been recycled or repurposed. The garden has been developed and will be maintained using no-dig and agroecological principles to support residents, biodiversity, and soil health. Growing fruit, vegetables, and flowers without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilisers, whilst increasing soil fertility, helps us grow nutrient dense produce and a healthy garden.

Honeybee Farmacy CIC lead the clearing and landscaping work, alongside day to day management and operations of the project. Please sign up to our newsletter, have a look at our website, or follow our social media pages for up to date details.