Horticultural Project
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It is wonderful to see the faces of those involved in the horticulture project when the first sign of life appears from a seed that had been sown. They are then involved in watering, caring for the plant till it is able to be planted in our conservation project, or gardens, or sold through our retail area, or on sales days.

The project consists of 4 polytunnels, incorporating raised beds, for people with physical disabilities, heated beds and a standing area. There are plans to develop the area further to expand this very popular project.

The project produces many thousands of plants a year for sale, also salad crops and vegetables, which are used to feed those in the supported homes, or those working on the farm each day. This project is essential for helping build self-esteem, and a sense of real worth.

We are able to sell the produce on our open days. We hold a Plant Sales Day in May each year for bedding plants, and plants are available for sale throughout the year.

The horticulture team also care for flower borders around the farm, a herb garden and sensory gardens, in addition to propagating herbs and shrubs, along with the bedding plants.

This is a wonderful project, enabling us to explain the way in which God provides for our needs.