Breaking Ground Garden Project

Breaking Ground is a social and therapeutic horticultural service for people living within North Ayrshire. Based within Eglinton Country Park, it offers support, training and recovery for individuals who would like to improve their mental health.

As a green prescription therapy, individuals are referred to the project from health service organisations.

The group works towards enhancing the park grounds to:

encourage wildlife
provide enjoyment
and provide a resource for the public, schools and other organisations

Participants take part in a nine-month calendar of gardening activities. They will experience growing throughout the changing seasons and learn about plant care, propagation and garden maintenance. If you, or someone you know, is struggling with temporary mental ill health and could benefit from the therapeutic benefits of horticulture.

The group meets in the grounds of Eglinton Country Park on Tuesday mornings.