Horticulture

Overview

Down to Earth is our therapeutic horticultural project which involves working within a sustainable community food cycle.

We cover the entire organic principle growing process from planning what to grow, sowing seeds, planting out, weeding, watering and harvesting produce & seeds. We have a large Victorian style greenhouse and outdoor growing space to enable us to grow various fruit and vegetables.

Down to Earth is growing and adapting to become more of a holistic therapy garden, with

Reach Out

If you require further information about any of our Horticulture activities, please contact info@laneendfarmtrust.co.uk

planting of flowers and herbs to stimulate the senses. We are creating a sensory garden with pond, seating area and calming scented plants to help stimulate our students.

We have found that service users engaged with our horticulture projects have gained valuable personal development including language and socialisation as well as other benefits such as improved memory and task initiation.

 

Contact

07561 818661

Longfield Farm, Flagg Lane, Buxton, SK17 9QS

Registered Charity Number 1119872