Shopping Guide: Kelmarna Community Farm

Kelmarna Gardens: Your Shopping Guide

Why You Should Visit

  • A Beautiful and Engaging Experience: You'll find a beautiful oasis, a hidden gem offering a delightful experience. The gardens are worth visiting and are visually stunning.
  • Fresh, Organic Produce: The location offers a great selection of fresh, organic vegetables for purchase. You can also find seedlings for your own garden.
  • Support a Community Initiative: This is a community-driven space focused on societal progress, environmental preservation, and community enhancement. Supporting the shop or donating contributes to a positive mission.
  • Learn and Volunteer: If you're interested in gardening, this is an amazing place to learn about organic gardening and permaculture. Shoppers can expect opportunities to volunteer, learn about growing food, and gain gardening experience with no prior experience required, particularly on Tuesdays.
  • Family-Friendly Activities: The location is great for families, with activities that engage children and provide educational opportunities. Children especially enjoy getting their hands dirty and learning new things. The staff are great at teaching kids.
  • Inspiring and Informative: You'll find this spot great for a Sunday stroll and can gain inspiration for your own garden. You might also enjoy tours dedicated to growing organically.
  • Friendly and Helpful Staff: You'll encounter friendly and helpful staff members. People like Adrian and Sean, who are described as really lovely and informative, providing engaging tours and assistance.
  • On-Site Amenities: The location offers convenient amenities such as toilets and a shop.
  • Unique Plants and Workshops: The gardens have plants, including Early Cheer flowers and banana trees, offering inspiration. Workshops are also available throughout the year.

Why You Might Consider Alternatives

  • Wheelchair Accessibility: Be aware that some paths are narrow and soft, making the gardens unsuitable for large or heavy wheelchairs.
  • Purchasing Logistics: Remember to bring cash if you plan to purchase seedlings or produce. Don't bring too much cash if you love plants, or your car may be full fast!
  • Footwear Advice: It's advisable to avoid wearing white shoes.
  • Age of Tour Participants: Children as young as two years old participate in tours, and so it is ideal for younger audiences.