Shieldfield Grows

Shieldfield Grows

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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.


For full schedule see here.

Nov6

Lettuce Eat

When:
Where:Shieldfield Art Works

A bring and share lunch where we enjoy gathering around a common table and sharing favourite recipes. No need to book. Bring a dish of food to share.

12.30pm – 1.30pm.

Nov27

Annual Reflection

When:
Where:Shieldfield Art Works

Come and reflect on the growing year and have your say about what you would like to see happen next year.

1.00pm – 3.30pm.


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. 

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

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 between March to mid November.

A monthly workshop in the garden for Shieldfield Growers’ children and their families. All children must bring an adult with them.

Monthly bring and share lunches where we enjoy gathering around a common table and sharing favourite recipes. No need to book. 

Shieldfield Grows participant



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