Scotland: New community gardening library opens in Dundee
“Ideally, each community garden or allotment in Dundee would have their own version of this library.”
By Doug T. Graham
Daily Herald
Apr 30, 2021
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Manuela de los Rios, Community Garden Mentor, said the Dundee group was unique among other community libraries.
The Dundee group offers both tools and seeds, whereas most groups just offer one service.
He said: “We are covering many of the different needs people have, from the seeds and pots to gardening tools and preserving equipment.
“We also have books to learn from and offer one to one guidance and advice.
“But best of all is the opportunity to join our really popular Facebook group ‘Grow Dundee’.
“This has over 850 members who are in touch daily to ask questions, share photos of their seedlings and plants.
“We all learn from each other. Many are beginners who grow on their windowsill or small garden.
“It also brings together groups from the many community gardens, orchards and allotments we have in Dundee.”
