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Barnet's community food gardens: get growing this summer!

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From thriving allotments to church gardens and new spaces, Barnet is home to a network of community food projects that are helping residents connect, be greener and healthier, learn new skills - and grow fresh produce.

Whether you're an experienced gardener or just looking for a way to spend more time outdoors, these projects offer opportunities to meet new people, get involved as a volunteer, improve wellbeing, and support biodiversity:

  • Church Farm Community Garden, East Barnet - Church Farm Open Space, near St Mary's Church, East Barnet, EN4 8XD.
  • Jim's Shed Community Garden, New Barnet - East Barnet Valley Bowls Club, Victoria Recreation Ground, Park Road, New Barnet, EN4 9QA.
  • Trinity Patch Community Garden - Holy Trinity Church, 18 Lyonsdown Road, New Barnet, EN5 1JE.
  • Barnet Collective Allotment, Friern Barnet - Friern Barnet Central Allotments, Crescent Road, N11 3LA.
  • Waterside Community Garden, West Hendon - York Park, Welsh Harp side of Greenshank House, NW9 7DS.
  • Jewish Vegan Society Community Garden, Golders Green - 855 Finchley Road, NW11 8LX.
  • Mill Hill East Community Garden - Mill Hill East Church, Salcombe Gardens, Mill Hill East, NW7 2NT.

You can find your nearest project on the Barnet Community Food Gardens Map and also join the community group on Facebook.

Published on: Fri, 24 July 2026