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Chagford Community Gardens

Community plot in heart of village with starter beds for people on waiting list for allotments. Wide range of medicinal and culinary herbs, vegetables, mature fruit trees, beds of unusual perennial plants. Focus on native wild flowers, seed collection, health benefits. Wildlife pond, greenhouse, composting area, sheds and covered seating area. Stunning views; adjacent leat with water from Dartmoor.

Owner Info

  • Mr Nicky Scott
Chagford Community Gardens
Chagford Community Gardens
Chagford Community Gardens
Chagford Community Gardens
Chagford Community Gardens
Chagford Community Gardens
Chagford Community Gardens
Chagford Community Gardens
Chagford Community Gardens
Chagford Community Gardens
Chagford Community Gardens
Chagford Community Gardens
Chagford Community Gardens
Chagford Community Gardens

About Chagford Community Gardens

Allotments are changing and we hope to demonstrate, through example, a range of techniques. We prepare all beds without digging by using ‘lasagna gardening’, which is barrier mulching with cardboard, followed by layering of materials. We work with nature, not against, and have as many insect and wildlife attracting plants and features as we can squeeze into a small plot. We love polyculture rather than monoculture and use no chemicals.
We are a new project and we work with Wellmoor in nearby Moretonhampstead and collaborate on workshops also with our Chagford charity, www.proper-job.org.
We are developing showcasing the various uses of plants from fibre and dye plants to medicinal and therapeutic benefits. We also very much hope it can be an attractive space for people to just come and sit and relax or socialise with friends and enjoy the wonderful view right out to Kes Tor on the moor.

Chagford Community Gardens features

Location details

Chagford Community Gardens,
Chagford,
Devon,
TQ13 8BW

Directions to Chagford Community Gardens
From High St, past Church, bear L, fork R lane to Long Stay/Health Centre car park, continue R by foot along lane, take 1st R to Community Allotments gate, or via Jubilee Fields (no dogs through play area).

Chagford Community Gardens openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:00-16:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access possible, some inclines, limited disabled parking on site.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Chagford Community Gardens at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Chagford Community Gardens. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Chagford Community Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Chagford Community Gardens are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Chagford Community Gardens seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.