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Dobbies Opens 2026 Community Gardens Applications With March 31 Deadline

Selected projects receive tools, plants, expert guidance, volunteer time and an in-store consultation.

Overview

  • Local branches including Livingston, York and Galton are inviting schools, charities and community groups to propose new or improved indoor or outdoor green spaces.
  • Applications are open now and close at 5pm on March 31, 2026, with eligibility limited to projects within 20 miles of a Dobbies store.
  • Support includes plants, tools and horticultural advice, with store colleagues committing volunteer hours to help deliver chosen projects.
  • Successful applicants are offered an in-store consultation where staff recommend products and tools tailored to each site.
  • Dobbies cites strong participation in 2025, when each of its 53 stores selected a winner from more than 600 entries, and community representatives have praised the scheme.