So... what is Grow Rhondda?

Grow Rhondda is a community initiative dedicated to promoting sustainable gardening and local food production in the Rhondda area.

Its purpose is to empower residents by providing resources, support, and opportunities for community gardening.

The initiative aims to enhance food security, foster community connections, and encourage environmental sustainability through workshops, events, and collaborative projects that inspire people to grow their own food and engage with their local environment.

​Our workshops include;

Y Pot Bach: Our Coffee and Cake shop supports various initiatives addressing climate change and the cost of living, including City and Guilds programs, Youth Training, Tool Loan, Craft Guild, Repair Cafe, Library of Things, Community Fridge, and Community Growers Network.

Roots 2 Fruits: Launched on April 1, 2023, this project focuses on providing cost of living information and practical support, including recipes using vegetables grown by the community, in collaboration with RHA Wales and Public Health Wales.

Men Sheds Tynewydd/Treorchy: A project supporting isolated men through group activities, workshops, and community gardening, fostering social connections and well-being.

Care 2 Grow: Developed with volunteers, this health and social care initiative created memorial gardens at local hospitals and expanded heavily in 2023. It has engaged over 200 volunteers through a GP-supported referral system.

Home Grown: This popular at-home project, which thrived during COVID-19, continues to provide support and advice for the cost of living crisis. It has engaged over 400 participants and offers a free monthly newsletter with resources for those who are isolated.