The Back Garden

07/05/2026

We have been as busy as bees in The Back Garden. 🐝🌷
Growers have been moving into their new beds, planning what crops to grow, and sowing seeds.
We look forward to seeing the new beds full of flowers and vegetables! 🌼🥕

16/04/2026

We're really excited to be working with Kelvin College again this year to provide our growers and volunteers with First Aid and Food Hygiene training!

We still have a few spaces left on each course see below for further
details:

- Emergency First Aid @ Work (REHIS accredited) on the 23rd of April at 9.15am - 4.15pm

- Food Hygiene (REHIS accredited) on the 19th of May at 9.15am - 4.15pm

The training is free and lunch will be provided.

Training will take place in the big hall at the St Matthew's Centre - 200 Balmore Road, G22 6LJ (this is an accessible ground floor space with access to disabled toilets).

If you would like to take part please fill in the form below:
https://forms.office.com/e/QyTnTnVsVj

Additional information is included in the sign up form but feel free to get in touch if you have anymore questions:
- [email protected]

01/04/2026

We've been working hard over the last month on building the new plot holder beds which are almost ready! A huge thanks to the growers and volunteers who have helped to prepare the garden for the new beds over the last couple of months.🌻

We're very excited for the start of the growing season and working alongside growers in their new plots. We've snuck in some photos from last year to help you get inspired! 🌿🌸

17/02/2026

Sharing a lovely community meal ran by Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre on the 5th of March 5pm-7pm.

See below for further details! 🍲

❤️ Community Meal ❤️

When 📅 Thursday 5th March

Where 🏬 Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre

If you would like to attend please sign up using the link below 👇

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id%3DuF3cKUamkEuUqNh6dITG_aIpHtnY2axPnviHD-IodU5UQzhSWTNDWlI1MUFQVzdZVTBWVUpDV0xHVi4u&source=gmail&ust=1771410441615000&usg=AOvVaw3SsRl5j4RJIYUIz-GZgWVt

12/02/2026

Our Burns Night community meal was a wonderful way to kick off 2026. We shared lots of laughs and enjoyed some really tasty food.
A huge thanks to everyone that came along!

We're looking forward to more community meals in the future.
🍛😊

Lovey evening The Concrete Garden community meal .Well done everyone the food was delicious .

10/12/2025

EXCITING NEWS! On Tuesday 16th of December there will be a Christmas Grotto and market stalls at St Matthew's Centre where The Concrete Garden will be serving soup and mince pies.
All welcome! ⛄️
See below for more information.

09/12/2025

We thought you'd be interested in this lovely festive community meal that will be taking place at the Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre on Thursday 11th of December 5pm - 7pm.
See below for more details.

Winter Community Dinner

🗓 Thursday 11th December
⏰ 5 - 7 pm
📍 Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre, 64 Balmoral Street, G14 0BL
💸 FREE

Join us for a festive celebration with joy, craft and cheer.

What’s on the menu?
Turkey curry served with roast potatoes & pigs in blankets (vegan option available)
Vanilla panacotta with nutmeg & berry compote

For more info contact: [email protected]

04/12/2025

We dusted off the pizza oven last week to celebrate the last Social Gardening session of the year at The Back Garden. As you can see we made some delicious pizzas together with lots of different toppings. 🔥🍕

Now it's time to recharge and plan for next year's sessions and events!

01/12/2025

As the growing season comes to an end, we just wanted to express our gratitude for all of our growers who helped out this summer in The Back Garden. Our harvest was abundant, and the memories we made together are priceless, making this another really special and rewarding year. 🌱🌼

25/11/2025

Here is another wholesome community event that will look at two short films focusing on community growing followed by a lovely meal cooked by a community chef. Nothing sounds more cosy at this time of year. ❄🍲

Join us for an inspiring evening of film, food, and community connection!