Another beautiful community garden in Devon, tucked in the lee of the moor.

Cranbrook, still in the making on Exeter’s eastern edge, is a town built in chapters — and its community garden is fast becoming one of its most defining. Founded by Clive Chilvers of YouGrow CIC, this young garden is open around the clock, every day of the year, and rooted firmly in the belief that shared growing grows stronger communities. Despite being accessible 24/7, the garden has seen remarkably little antisocial behaviour. Instead, it has attracted small acts of kindness and...

Tucked behind Torquay Academy, where the hum of school life meets the quiet industry of nature, Cricketfield Community Garden has become one of Torquay’s cherished green sanctuaries. At just 1.5 acres, it’s a masterclass in how much life, learning, and community spirit can flourish in a small space. What began in 2015 as a simple community growing project has evolved into a vibrant, multi‑layered landscape: a meadow for gatherings, productive growing beds, a wild zone buzzing with...