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Fork & Dig It

  Fork & Dig It - Organic Gardeners based in Stanmer Park, Brighton, West Sussex

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Welcome to Fork & Dig It - a voluntary organic community gardening group based in Stanmer Park, Brighton. This biodiverse site has Soil Association Creditation, offering the community an opportunity to learn new horticultural skills using traditional organic techniques. The group operates under the umbrella organisation Stanmer Organics, which oversees the operation of the 17 acres surrounding Stanmer House and Stanmer village in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty!

Fork & Dig It activites are many and varied. There are volunteer Workdays run on a weekly basis for anyone interested in getting their hands dirty. The group welcomes people of all abilities, including families, to experience the site and learn about organic growing.Help is continuously needed to prepare our 1.5 acres for staggered sowing, planting or site clearing. Feel free to bring your own lunch & enjoy good company in a peaceful location yet within easy travelling distance from the heart of Brighton.

Sample our Pick, Cook and Learn workshops they may change the way you garden and the way you live! Regular opportunities are scheduled throughout the year to pick our sought after organic produce which you can then eat, prepared by our own on site chef. A wholesome experience from plot to plate. See our range of Organic Workshops for more exciting activities for adults and families.

Our educational initiatives specifically target school children and in line with both the government manifesto that encourages children to Learn Outside the Classroom and highlights the campaign that Every Child Matters, our aim is to fully support all key stages of the curriculum. See our Schools page for more information on how to get them involved!

Various seasonal events and community projects are scheduled throughout the year where organic skills and knowledge change hands and produce is shared and enjoyed. All activities are run by our team so plan ahead and make a date in your diary Contact Sara!

As Fork & Dig It is a member group of Stanmer Organics there is an opportunity to link in with neighbouring project groups and develop other skills in collaboration workshops such as composting, yurt making, stone & wood carving to name a few.