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Chagford Community Gardens

This is a community plot consisting of 'starter' beds for people on the waiting list for an allotment as well as a medicinal herbs bed, a culinary herb bed, several fruit trees and two beds for unusual, mainly perennial plants. Lots of native wild flowers around the plot, a pond, two sheds, a composting area and more. We also have people referred from the local health centre.

Owner Info

  • Nicky Scott
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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.

Location details

Chagford Community Gardens,
Newton Abbot,
Devon,
TQ13 8BG

Directions to Chagford Community Gardens
From Chagford car park walk through play park above car park to gate at the top which takes you to outer allotment gate. Walk along track & the community plot is the first one as you enter the site.

Chagford Community Gardens openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Our shed and decking area is easily accessed by wheelchair from where you can enjoy the view. The gardens are not very accessible.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

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

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

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.