A Garden for Change, Hope, and Community
What if a forgotten space in your community could become a place of connection, healing, and opportunity? At Grow Wellbeing, we believe in transforming neglected spaces into thriving green hubs—and with your help, we can make it happen.
Here We Grow is a community-led project to regenerate a derelict plot at Bentinck Street, Birkenhead, turning it into a safe, welcoming garden. In January 2025, we secured £31,000 from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and over 100 local supporters. This funding kick-starts our mission to create a vibrant space for growing food, building skills, and fostering wellbeing.
Our Vision: A Greener, Safer, Stronger Community
This project will:
🌱 Provide fresh food access – Helping reduce reliance on food banks and improve nutrition.
🏡 Foster community connections – Providing a safe space for neighbours to meet and work together.
💚 Enhance wellbeing – Offering outdoor activities that support physical and mental health.
📚 Develop skills and opportunities – Hands-on training in gardening, sustainability, and creativity.
🦋 Boost biodiversity – Creating wildlife-friendly habitats and increasing green space.
How We'll Make it Happen
All of Grow's work is delivered within the context of respect for the natural environment and of the individual participating. This means we value each person for who and what they are and what they bring.
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Community-led design – Residents shape the garden to meet local needs.
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Site clean-up – Clearing rubbish and preparing the land for planting.
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Garden creation – Installing raised beds, fruit trees, seating, and a polytunnel.
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Workshops & training – Sessions in gardening, composting, and outdoor cooking.
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Planting & growing – Cultivating fresh produce for the community.
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Monitoring & evaluation – Assessing impact on health, engagement, and biodiversity.
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Celebration & sustainability – Marking milestones and ensuring long-term success.
What You’ll Find in the Garden
🌿 A polytunnel for year-round growing
🌾 Raised beds for fruit and veg
🪑 Seating & social spaces
💧 Water storage & sustainability features
🍲 Outdoor cooking facilities
🐝 Wildflower meadows & habitats for wildlife
Get Involved
This transformation won’t happen without you! Whether you're a resident, a local business, or a funder passionate about community regeneration, we need your support.
📅 Community Events:
January – February – Sign up and help shape the space!
🧹 Site Clean-up:
March – April – Join us to clear and prepare the land.
🌱 Workshops & Planting:
Spring – Summer – Learn, grow, and celebrate together.
To find out about the next events click below.
If you already know you would like to volunteer, Sign up here:
