Community Patchwork Farm CIC for Truro

20/08/2026

We had a great meeting yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 19th August) with Amy Gosney at Cornwall Wildlife Trust's headquarters at Allet, near Truro.

Amy showed us the food garden that she is leading the development of - a place to support human well-being through contact with nature and growing food with others.

Although the development of the food garden only began this year, it is already a lovely spot. We saw courgette and tomato plants laden with fruit.

The garden has two polytunnels, one large enough to meet in when the weather is poor. There are two covered outdoor seating areas, one with cooking facilities. And a spacious compost loo, including baby changing facilities.

We discussed how we could work together with Amy and volunteers at the food garden. Looking forward to building on this first meeting!

In the photo, L to R: Damien Richards (Community Development Officer, Truro City Council & steering group Community Patchwork Farm); Amy Gosney (Cornwall Wildlife Trust); Rob Downes (lead grower, Community Patchwork Farm); Lindsay Southcombe (Community Patchwork Farm and Truro City Council Councillor); photo Nigel Unwin (Community Patchwork Farm).

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15/08/2026

“An Allotment Without the Allotment”

Want your own allotment but stuck on the waiting list?

What if you could start growing now?

Truro Community Patchwork Farm connects people who want to grow but lack the space with local gardens and shared growing spaces.
You'll have support, somewhere to grow and the opportunity to learn and share.

No allotment rent.
No need to wait for a plot to become available.
No need to be an experienced gardener.
Just a willingness to grow, learn and get involved.

Find out more https://communitypatchworkfarm.org.uk/

We are building a Community Patchwork Farm, working with communities to grow food in public spaces and shared gardens.

13/08/2026

Its National Allotment Week.
Have you been waiting for an allotment to come available?
Do you live in Truro?
Would you love a rent free space to grow your own fruit and vegetables?

Then we have the answer!

No experience necessary as we have an experienced grower ready to offer you as much support and guidance as you need.

So, why wait for an allotment?

Contact us today, we have gardens waiting for you to get stuck in and start growing.

Find out more at https://communitypatchworkfarm.org.uk/

05/08/2026

Many thanks to Truro Information Centre for donating these red lettuce seedlings (that were part of a display) to the Community Patchwork Farm.

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03/08/2026

🌿 July in the Gardens – Growers’ Update 🌿

It’s been another hot one! Late July brought the UK’s fourth heatwave, and with Devon and Cornwall now officially in drought, water has been our biggest challenge. Much of our time has gone into keeping plants alive, with some planting delayed due to the dry, baked ground.

Despite the heat, we’ve had some great progress 🌱
🥒 Cucumbers, salad leaves, and beetroot are doing well
🍅 Tomatoes are just starting to ripen (we were a little late this year!)
🌽 Sweetcorn is mixed—some thriving, some struggling with the heat and the tassles drying out.

We’re really proud to have donated six large bags of salad and beetroot to the Trelander Food Larder 💚

A huge thank you to everyone who’s helped water and care for the Leats planting—it’s doing brilliantly thanks to you! Our community is growing too, with more people getting involved and supporting the Patchwork Farm vision across the city.

👉 Want to get involved? Drop us a message or email [email protected]

🛠️ We’re also looking for spare garden tools—if you have any to donate, we’d love to give them a new home!

Thanks for your continued support—here’s to keeping things growing 🌻

— Rob

01/08/2026

Wow!! We absolutely blown away with the support of our ever growing team of volunteers and all the people that came over to say hello and find out more about our work today.
A massive thank you to volunteers who got stuck in planting up the planters at the Waterfall Gardens on St Georges Road.
We really appreciate all the time, energy, and enthusiasm you brought along — it made such a difference and helped make the day a real success.

Thank you again for all your support, and we’re looking forward to seeing you again in September! 💚

30/07/2026

This weekend folks,
Volunteer Saturday 1st August

We will be meeting at the raised beds in The Waterfall Gardens on St Georges Rd at 10.30am and should be finished by 12.30.
Here's a what3words address to help you find this specific location.

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https://w3w.co/sums.privately.area

This session we’ll be cleaning, weeding and planting up the raised beds as part of our work to grow a city‑wide patchwork farm of freely available vegetables.
Bring gloves and hand tools if you have them. spares available.
Open to all — no experience needed.
Making Places To Grow - For One And All

📧 [email protected]
📞 07521 089701

27/07/2026

Volunteer Saturday 1st August

We will be meeting at the raised beds in The Waterfall Gardens on St Georges Rd at 10.30am and should be finished by 12.30.
Here's a what3words address to help you find this specific location.

///sums.privately.area
https://w3w.co/sums.privately.area

This session we’ll be cleaning, weeding and planting up the raised beds as part of our work to grow a city‑wide patchwork farm of freely available vegetables.
Bring gloves and hand tools if you have them. spares available.
Open to all — no experience needed.
Making Places To Grow - For One And All

📧 [email protected]
📞 07521 089701