Growing Matters
Welcome to Growing Matters, a charity run by volunteers for volunteers that is developing an old kitchen garden on the Gilmerton Estate in rural East Lothian – learning, enjoying and growing as we go.
The Garden
Volunteers have worked together to bring this once-derelict kitchen garden in East Lothian back to life. They have helped create a beautiful and productive garden where people and plants are able to flourish. Since 2016, our aim has been to provide a space where people and plants can grow – a perfect place for the nurture of Health and Wellbeing, and the promotion of Biodiversity and Sustainability.
Open Day
Sunday 23rd August 12-4pm
Our annual open day offers the opportunity to visit this beautiful garden and see the amazing work our volunteers have been doing.
Vegetable stall
Plants and cut flowers
Lavender and dried flowers
Local Honey
Lucky Dip
Make willow snails and bird feeders
Tea or coffee + cake (£5)
Wheelchair access now available.
Cash is preferable.
Dogs welcome on a lead.
All donations are welcome.
Growing Matters is a charity established to develop an old kitchen garden on the Gilmerton Estate in rural East Lothian. With volunteers at its core, Growing Matters practises its values of Health & Wellbeing, Biodiversity, and Sustainability to create a beautiful and productive space where people and plants can flourish.
Get Involved
Growing Matters is completely run by volunteers who are all enthusiastic amateurs with a passion to see this wonderful garden develop and realise its potential. All our volunteers help with our rewarding projects, reaping the benefits that come from gardening in a beautiful environment and a relaxed community atmosphere.
