The Edinburgh Garden Share Scheme (EGSS) matches people who are keen to garden with people who, for whatever reason, have gardens to share. EGSS is particularly keen to encourage vegetable and fruit growing.

The Scheme is managed by Care and Repair Edinburgh Ltd. The area served by the group is the Edinburgh City area.

Do you have difficulty looking after your garden?

Would you be prepared to share your garden with someone, for them to grow vegetables, fruit or flowers? You would benefit from an agreed share in the produce. This project is particularly aimed at garden owners who are elderly or disabled: however if you do not fall into one of these categories, but you are interested in sharing your garden, please contact us anyway. Our project officer can answer any questions you have about the project, and can visit you and your garden to assess the best way forward.

Or perhaps you would like to grow flowers, fruit or vegetables but have no garden or access to land?

If you would be interested in sharing a garden with someone who has difficulty looking after it, please contact us. Gardeners become volunteers with Care and Repair Edinburgh by completing a straightforward application form with two references, along with a Disclosure Check. We will then do our best to match you with a suitable garden.

This project is run by Care and Repair Edinburgh Ltd, charity number SCO 23790.