The Community Garden

About Our Facility

The Community Garden at Sentry Hill is used by 9 community groups from across the Borough. The participants sign a license agreement for a growing season which is generally April –March and maintain a number of raised beds. Within the raised beds they grown a variety of produce, flowers and vegetables, they participate in training as and when it is available and they enjoy the social aspect of the project. Currently there are 40 raised beds in use and there is the possibility to develop more in response to demand. The Community Garden User’s Forum is the collective name for the participants and they meet quarterly to discuss and plan their development.

Training Schedule

The training schedule for the remainder of this growing season is:

23 February 2010 at Merville House (6:30-8:30pm)

Growing under Cover

30 March 2010 at Sentry Hill (6:30-8:30pm)

Soil Management – The Key To A Great Season!

If you are interested in gardening or would like to get involved, please contact Jo Colville, Community Development Assistant, Newtownabbey Borough Council, Mossley Mill, BT36 5QA. 02890 340209 or jcolville@newtownabbey.gov.uk