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Community Roots is a non-profit based in Ireland whose mission is to help urban dwellers grow their own food while nurturing community solidarity through garden sharing.

History
Community Roots was founded in September 2022 by Scott Bryan and Caitriona Kenny. It was originally called Space To Grow.

With funding from Community Foundation of Ireland, the scheme was piloted across Dublin 7 in 2023. 12 garden owners were matched with 12 gardenless budding growers living nearby and looking for a patch to grow their own food. Demand for the programme proved strong and the scheme became oversubscribed.

National media coverage (RTÉ, Independent, Irish Times) followed, increasing demand further from communities across Ireland.

In March 2024, series 2 of RTÉ's Homegrown, a television programme and "seven-part series that celebrates Irish Horticulture," will broadcast an episode on Community Roots.

Activities
Community Roots hosts information sessions and sign up events.

Community Roots hosts quarterly workshops and outings for its members.

Partners
Community Roots is supported by various organisations to help it achieve it's goals. Notable mentions include Friends of the Elderly, Connecting Cabra, GIY and Cabra Men's Shed.

Futher reading
How it works Community Roots

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