Community Garden Launch

Our brand new Community Garden at Thornliebank Library is now officially open! The torrential rain did not dampen our spirits or stop local school pupils, volunteers and community leaders from coming along on Monday to the open day.

Thankfully the rain stayed off while pupils from Thornliebank primary visited and was lovely to see their excitement as they explored the space that they helped to design back in 2022. A firm favourite was the amazing bug hotel, built by local volunteer Chris, which the pupils helped furnish with moss, pine cones and sticks for the little bug residents.

The garden has planters for growing fruit and vegetables, fruit trees and seating areas for children and adults, ladybird crossing and children’s games, as well as vegetable planters, rhubarb and herbs, apple and gooseberry trees and various plants that attract bees and butterflies. A potting table, cold stores, garden storage and composter completes the transformed space.

It was a lovely afternoon to showcase the space and to thank everyone who has been involved along the way, from library staff, local volunteers and Thornliebank Together.

We can’t wait to welcome you along to enjoy our new Community Garden!