Shieldfield Grows
Shieldfield Grows promotes sustainable practices of food growing in Shieldfield. Through regular growing sessions, workshops, group trips and meals we build knowledge and skills to grow produce which can be shared with our communities. We are mainly based in the SAW garden but we also support people to grow in their own spaces. All are welcome.
Upcoming Sessions
Harvest Festival
Join us for local food, live music, craft and a time of thanksgiving. You are invited to Shieldfield Grows’ annual Harvest Festival. Feel free to bring along some food to share at the feast. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
12pm – 3pm.
Sage Advice: using lavender
Come and learn how to make lavender oil and use herbs in food and cosmetics.
Building skills and knowledge to grow our own produce is a huge part of community autonomy and resilience especially in times of economic downturn and hardship. We want to be part of this movement which empowers our communities to have good quality, nutritious food for our bodies, minds and souls.
You are welcome to all of our Shieldfield Grows activity, whether you are a novice or a seasoned gardener. All activity will take place in the SAW garden unless otherwise stated. Kids under 18 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Sage advice:
A series of workshops where together we learn new gardening skills from how to plant trees to how to build your own compost bin. We invite professionals in their field to share their knowledge with us. You will need to book for these workshops as places are limited. Please email lydia@saw-newcastle.org
Regular growing sessions:
Come to help us grow and nurture fruit and veg in the SAW garden. It is a great opportunity to learn how to grow seasonally, meet new people from our local community and help Shieldfield flourish together. No need to book. These are always on Wednesday mornings from 10am – 12pm.
Little Growers:
A monthly workshop in the garden for Shieldfield Growers’ children and their families. All children must bring an adult with them.
Lettuce Eat:
Monthly bring and share lunches where we enjoy gathering around a common table and sharing favourite recipes. No need to book.
“Seeing the incredible display of wild flowers coming up late in Spring and early Summer that we had all taken part in planting was so uplifting and rewarding. And then picking herbs and vegetables to be eaten in a delicious shared meal is so satisfying and seeing the children getting involved from an early age is heart warming”
Shieldfield Grows participant
