The Greenhouses

GROWING FOOD
GROWING PEOPLE

TCDT have been running a gardening project in the town since 2019 (Thurso Grows). Due to the success of the gardens in Ormlie we were offered former Highland Council Greenhouses in the centre of Thurso which we were delighted to take on as a community greenspace and project. Run down and in need of extensive repairs, since early 2022 we have been refurbishing them to create a thriving growing space.

Launched in 2023 our Greenhouses project offers locally grown food and plants to our community and the opportunity for people to learn about growing, sustainable food production as well as promoting a safe, green space for people to come to.

Our focus for this project is simple:

• Build community and work with other partner organizations in the county to support our town.

• Celebrate our amazing volunteers and help them learn skills and gain new knowledge.

• Grow the most amazing plants and food for Thurso!

We are working with Social Care, local schools and the University Highlands and Islands (North West Highland) and Community Payback accepting community justice placements for payback hours.