Gardening

Norwich

The GardenEyes are a group of keen gardeners with vision impairment. They meet up for garden related chats, participate in seed and plant swaps, go to gardens and garden centres, participate in flower arranging workshops and much more.

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Allotment Project

In February 2025, we kicked off a special gardening project thanks to a Greening Our Communities grant from the Norfolk Community Foundation. With raised beds built by a member of Little Plumstead Men’s Shed and soil transported by members from the GoodGym, children, young people and adults with vision impairment planted seeds and transferred them to their new outdoor home. Since then, our service users have been tending to the plants weekly.

This project has been about more than just gardening. It’s supported wellbeing, confidence, independence, and social connection in a fun, inclusive outdoor setting.

Upcoming Events

On Wednesday 29th October from 10:30am until 1:30pm the allotment group will be joined by members from the Children, Young People and Families Services for an inter-generational afternoon seeding, planting and getting everything ready to plant our winter crops. There will also be pumpkin carving/decorating in preparation for Halloween. The event will be taking place at our allotment in Marlpit Community Garden, Marlpit Lane, NR5 8XN. Transportation is available from the Vision Norfolk Norwich Hub with the minibus leaving at 10am. Please get in contact for more details.

If you want to find out more please get in contact with Mark on 01603 573000 Ext. 341 or via email at [email protected].

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