Home Grown - Community Owned (HogCO) is a 5 year Community Council of Devon programme funded through the   Big Lottery Fund's Local Food   Scheme.

We work with rural communities across Devon to support local food projects and help groups join together to develop skills and seek opportunities to grow their own food.

About HogCO gives more information on the types of projects we support and the FREE help we offer community groups.

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LATEST UPDATES:

May 2012

TOP TIPS FOR STARTING UP A COMMUNITY GARDEN

1. 'Just do it' - start doing something and you will attract like-minded people

2. Tell as many people as possible what you want to achieve. Word of mouth is really useful to find a site, donated tools and volunteers.

3. Make the project open to all ages - its strength will lie in its broad appeal

4. Network! Link up with similar projects. Find out from them about funding, donations and building up support in your community

5. Identify potential problems, such as soil type, drainage, fencing, shade etc

6. Work with HogCO to make your plans a reality

If you would like to get involved we can put you in touch with an existing group, or we can help you set up a new food-growing project in your area.

Contact us for FREE advice, professional help, help finding land and start-up funding.

As HogCO members you will be part of a growing network of over 50 community food projects in Devon.