About
Ecoworks is a community organisation with the interests of people and the environment at its heart.
Ecoworks exists to promote the interests and personal development of people who are socially disadvantaged by delivering activities connected with the conservation, restoration and enhancement of the environment.
Ecoworks manage two sites (27 gardens in total) on Hungerhill Gardens in St. Ann’s, Nottingham.
Ecoworks Community Gardens
Ecoworks Community Gardens are based on 10 gardens on the Hungerhill allotment site. We have been on the site for fifteen years and are the oldest community garden in Nottingham. We grow a wide range of fruit and vegetables but also provide a space that is beautiful and relaxing.
The FRESH Project
The FRESH Market Gardens and Education Centre is a community food project offering educational opportunities on St Ann’s Allotments in Nottingham City.
FRESH represents:
FOOD – helping local people to a healthier lifestyle through the growing, harvesting, preparation and consumption of chemical-free fruit and vegetables.
REGENERATION - of the local community, its economy and environment, and of the historic St Ann’s Allotments.
EDUCATION - through training in sustainable horticulture, volunteer opportunities and open community events.
SUSTAINABILITY– producing food in a way that preserves and enhances the environment.
HEALTH - our chemical-free fruit and vegetables are sold to cafes and we operate a seasonal veg box scheme. 50 percent of our produce is subsidized and made available to disadvantaged families and individuals as well as community groups predominantly within a two miles radius of our gardens.
FRESH programmes
The following activities are currently being run as part of the FRESH project:
Havest Cafe - vegetarian and vegan mobile catering service
FRESH Market Gardens - where we grow our fruit and vegetables, working with trainees and volunteers.
Training courses - horticultural and healthy eating training activities for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire residents.
Community events - opportunities to eat, make, taste and buy healthy foods.