Our Garden
Step into the G3 Growers Community Garden and you step out of the city, the tenements make an effective sound barrier and screen the garden from the worst of the traffic fumes; one of the main routes into the city centre is just yards away, but you would never know.
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Our garden is made up of 5 high raised beds:
1 bed is dedicated to Herbs, 1 to soft fruit and the other 3 work on a planting rotation system. 14 fruit trees, 3 nut trees,
lemon lime & orange plus grape inside greenhouse.
We also have a tool shed, a polytunnel and a self built greenhouse which has a wooden structure, poly-carbon roof and walls. There is no water access on site, the garden relies on collecting rain water that runs from gutters along the roofs of the shed & greenhouse into 8 water butts. As back up the garden have 3 large water tanks. We also have 3 hot composters.
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Who we are
At G3 Growers, our mission is to cultivate a community of gardeners who come together to share and learn from each other.
We believe in the power of collective knowledge and collaboration, and strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome. We have over 40 members, each with unique experiences and skills, who come together to garden and harvest the produce.
We don’t have any private allotments, and we work together to share everything. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned professional, no prior gardening experience is required. We look forward to welcoming you to our community and helping your green thumb grow!
History
In 2011 The Back Garden was set up by Annexe Communities based in Partick, using a grant obtained from the Climate Challenge Fund.
The Back Garden was officially transferred to the G3 Growers the following year.
The G3 Growers are the members, with a small committee who oversee the smooth running of The Back Garden.
The site nestled in the heart of tenements off Brechin St. owned by Glasgow West Housing Association who thankfully were receptive to the idea of a community garden and agreed to a 15 year lease.
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As far as is known, the site was once occupied by a “muse house” which later became a motor mechanics, after that was demolished it became a local fly-tip.
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Surprisingly, hardly any of the tenants of the flats overlooking The Back Garden are involved though they have let it be known that “they love looking out and seeing the transformation, any noise in the night and there will be a few faces at windows” it is nice to know they are protective of it too.
