Liverpool Food Growers Network

Liverpool Food Growers Network A network seeking to connect food growers across the Liverpool City Region.

We strive to improve our local environment, increase community resilience and encourage collaboration between food growers in and around Liverpool.

Also, come along to our Summer network gathering to help us plan and deliver an exciting programme of learning and knowl...
02/06/2026

Also, come along to our Summer network gathering to help us plan and deliver an exciting programme of learning and knowledge exchange together. Survey link and Eventbrite booking link are both in our Linktree.

📣 Save the date! Our Summer Gathering will be held on 12th June at the Joseph Lappin Centre, L13 5TF! More details and...
09/05/2026

📣 Save the date! Our Summer Gathering will be held on 12th June at the Joseph Lappin Centre, L13 5TF! More details and sign up info to follow. 📣

29/04/2026

Live in Garston and got green fingers? On Wednesday 13 May Dutch Farm is opening the gates and hosting a volunteer open day between 11am - 1pm. 🌳

Curious about what they do? This is your chance to go and explore the farm, meet the team, and get a real taste of life at the heart of the community.

Wondering where it is? You will find Dutch Farm on Highbank Drive, Garston, Liverpool, L19 5PE. It's accessed from Horrocks Avenue.

There’ll be a little something for everyone – whether you’re into growing, making, learning, or simply enjoying a brew and a good chat. Just head along and get stuck in!

29/04/2026

Hello beautiful people! Our next Transition Cafe will be on growing local food. We will host local community growers who will discuss their process with growing food in Liverpool. Come and join us for soup, bread and a great talk!

L8 Food Emergency MeetingWeds 8th April6:30pm-8.30pm@Toxteth TV Windsor St, L8 1XEFood provided The ongoing food emergen...
04/04/2026

L8 Food Emergency Meeting

Weds 8th April
6:30pm-8.30pm@
Toxteth TV Windsor St, L8 1XE
Food provided

The ongoing food emergency will only be exacerbated by the illegal war in Iran. Already we see disruptions to supply chains caused by increases in fuel prices, but this is nothing compared to potential impact on Autumn yields as fertiliser which would be used now remains backed up on the straight of Hormuz.

We need to sow seeds, reduce waste and grow local responses now!

Residents, food growers, and anyone who eats welcome.

A large quantity of composted bark mulch is available from a play area refurbishment. Let us know via hello@liverpoolfoo...
21/03/2026

A large quantity of composted bark mulch is available from a play area refurbishment. Let us know via [email protected] if you’re interested and we’ll facilitate links.

🍅 and are holding their Sustainability Fair next week, and are part of it! We will have a stall at the fair to showca...
10/02/2026

🍅 and are holding their Sustainability Fair next week, and are part of it! We will have a stall at the fair to showcase the network and the amazing food growing activities taking place in Liverpool City Region. Would you like to join us?

🌱 We are looking for 1 or 2 local growers to join our stall at the UoL Sustainability Fair Thursday 26th Feb from 11-3pm. Can you help us engage the next generation of growers? Please email [email protected]

Free GroundsWell Community Journalism TrainingDo you…➥ Live in Liverpool?➥ Want to develop your skills to research and t...
06/02/2026

Free GroundsWell Community Journalism Training

Do you…
➥ Live in Liverpool?
➥ Want to develop your skills to research and tell stories?
➥ Have an interest in your local parks, gardens, rivers or outdoor spaces?
➥ Want to see your work published in a professionally designed print magazine?

If so, you’re invited to apply for the GroundsWell Community Journalism Programme!

What this course offers
This free, online six-week programme supports participants to develop original stories about their communities and the work happening around the green and blue spaces within them. You’ll work with experienced journalists and storytellers from Greater Community Media to shape your ideas, carry out interviews, and turn your experiences into stories that can be shared widely.

The programme is designed to be supportive, collaborative and accessible. You don’t need any previous experience of journalism – just curiosity, commitment, and an interest in your community and urban green and blue spaces.

All selected participants will:
➥ Receive training and support from journalism professionals.
➥ Have their work edited and published in GroundsWell magazine.
➥ Receive a certificate of completion.

The training will take place online from 6–7:30pm on the following Tuesdays:
• 3 March
• 10 March
• 17 March
• 24 March
• 31 March
• 7 April

Participants are expected to be able to attend all sessions.

Complete this form to apply: greatercommunitymedia.com/groundswell

Please note that places are limited so application does not guarantee a place. The deadline for applications is 5pm on 17 February. They will notify applicants of the outcome by 20 February. *continued in the comments*

Open Call: Garden Festival Contributors for LOOK Climate Lab 2026Open Eye Gallery is transforming the gallery into a ‘Ga...
27/01/2026

Open Call: Garden Festival Contributors for LOOK Climate Lab 2026

Open Eye Gallery is transforming the gallery into a ‘Garden Festival’ and is seeking proposals to deliver talks, workshops and other activities.

The aim is to engage new audiences in the benefits of gardening for a changing climate, showcasing the work of the Liverpool Food Growers Network and community growers and gardeners across Liverpool City Region and providing practical takeaways for taking action at home.

LOOK Climate Lab is a biennial programme exploring how photography can be a relevant and powerful medium for talking about climate change.

The Garden Festival will be a day of activity will be planned for Saturday 28 March 2026.

A flat fee of £150 will be offered for delivering a talk, workshop or hosting a stall.

To apply, please complete the proposal form and send to [email protected] by 6 February 2026. Contact Sorcha for a copy of the form.

📣DEADLINE EXTENDED!📣 - Capital Funding Available for Equipment. Liverpool Food Growers Network has a small pot of fundin...
09/01/2026

📣DEADLINE EXTENDED!📣 - Capital Funding Available for Equipment.

Liverpool Food Growers Network has a small pot of funding available from Alchemic Kitchen CIC for gardening equipment to harvest food.

Small grants of up to £150 are available for any one application. Larger request amounts will be considered at the board’s discretion. The funds have to be spent by
31 March 2026 and we will need invoices for proof of purchase. Please send in a short application, detailing the name and address of your organisation, the items you want to buy and a short paragraph about what they will be used for, and any other information in support of your application (max one side of A4).

Send in your application by 31 January 2026 to [email protected]. Liverpool Food Growers Network board will assess applications early January and issue the grants accordingly. If your group doesn’t have a bank account, we can purchase your requested items on your behalf.

Equipment purchases can be for the following: ladders, fruit pickers, wheelbarrows, storage crates, harvesting/ trimming knives, secateurs, hi-vis vests, First Ald kits, gloves, waterproofs, boots, packing bags, trolleys, head torches, flasks for hot drinks. If what you need is not on the list, please tell us and we will assess the request.

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