South Circular Road / Dolphins Barn Community Garden

August 2008

For over a year now a group of local people have been gardening a derelict plot of land (on loan from a nearby salvage yard) at the Dolphins Barn end of the South Circular Road. You may have noticed the hive of activity - and the sunflowers - along with the notice that all are welcome to join!

The idea of community gardens is to provide a social space where neighbours are able to meet and work collectively to grow food. Not everyone has gardening skills, we learn from one another and along the way make new friends and learn new ideas.

The South Circular Road/Dolphins Barn Community Garden is an organic, sustainable garden which uses native Irish seeds and natural fertilisers. Already hazel and apple trees have been planted along with herbs and vegetables such as potatoes, garlic, onions, cabbage, lettuces, beans, peas and tomatoes. We've planted wildflowers to attract birds and butterflies back into the city and this summer we've added a pond which is now home to a family of frogs. We've also started a compost heap to recycle our kitchen waste.

The group meet at the Garden every Saturday from 12-4 and often during the evenings in the summer. Anyone who is interested in becoming involved, or just a little curious, is very welcome to drop in - the more the merrier!

You could also check out our blog or email dolphinsbarngarden@gmail.com for further information