Gardening In Action

Welcome to the website of GIA (Gardening In Action) CIC!

Gardening In Action supports community gardening and volunteering in green spaces. Please take a look around to find out more about our projects - and do get in touch if you've got any questions - we'd love to hear from you!

Railway Station Projects

Other Projects

Grow Along Seed Boxes

Learning at school and growing at home

Through GIA (Gardening in Action) CIC, children are introduced to growing through a practical session at school, where they learn how to sow seeds and care for young plants. Each child then takes their Grow Along Seed Box home, giving them everything they need to continue the experience with their family. Step-by-step videos, live online sessions and growing guidance provide ongoing support, helping children develop practical skills, understand where food and plants come from, and enjoy the achievement of nurturing something from seed to harvest.

Growing more active

The Grow Along Seed Box provides an accessible first step for people who would like to become more active. Participants begin with manageable gardening activities at home, supported by on-demand Grow Along videos, live sessions and community events. As their confidence, strength and interest develop, they can progress into further gardening activities, local pop-up sessions and volunteering within community growing projects. This creates a gentle pathway from sitting to sowing, and from growing at home to becoming more physically active and involved within the community.

Reducing isolation and growing connections

For people experiencing loneliness or social isolation, the Grow Along Seed Box offers more than seeds and growing materials. It provides a shared activity and a reason to connect with others. Participants can grow at home while joining live sessions, watching the same Grow Along videos and sharing their progress as part of a wider community. They can then take part in local events, meet other growers and, when ready, move into community gardening and volunteering. The journey begins with a box delivered to the door and can grow into new friendships, increased confidence and a stronger sense of belonging.