The NICHE Community Garden -
Cultivating Health, Connection & Belonging.
The NICHE Community Garden is a vibrant green space rooted in the heart of Harbour View Road on Cork’s Northside. It’s more than just a garden - it’s a living example of how growing food can also grow community wellbeing.
From planting vegetables to building pollinator beds, the garden brings together local residents of all ages to reconnect with nature, learn new skills, and foster social inclusion. It’s a safe, welcoming environment where people support one another while cultivating both the soil and a stronger sense of belonging.
Whether you're nurturing seedlings or friendships, the NICHE Community Garden is a place where everyone can contribute, learn, and thrive - one plant and one person at a time.
Rooted in dignity, inclusion, and collaboration, the garden continues to grow with the community it serves.
Get Involved, Feel Connected
Looking for something to do, people to meet, or just a reason to get out of the house? Our groups and activities are all about community, connection, and having a good time while doing something good for yourself. There’s something here for everyone - and everyone’s welcome.
Find out what’s happening each week at NICHE Community Garden located: (T23 EY1F)
Tuesday
Get Gardening Group
TUESDAYS @11:00-15:00
--> in NICHE Community Garden (T23 EY1F)
--> contact: Yvonne 086-076-2448
Get your hands dirty and enjoy the outdoors in our vibrant community garden. Learn how to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers while building connections with fellow gardeners and promoting sustainability.
Thursday
Men's Shed
THURSDAYS @11:00-15:00
--> in NICHE Community Garden (T23 EY1F)
--> contact: Paul 086-772-6101
A welcoming space for men to come together, share skills, work on DIY projects, and enjoy some good company. It’s about camaraderie, community, and positive mental health.
Art Class
THURSDAYS @12:00-14:00
--> in NICHE Community Garden (T23 EY1F)
--> contact: Maria 087-756-3503
Express yourself through painting, drawing, and mixed media projects. NICHE’s Art Classes encourage personal creativity and wellbeing, no matter your skill level. All materials are provided.
Inside Our Garden
This is where hands get muddy, smiles grow wide, and stories are swapped between rows of lettuce. The Knocknaheeny/Hollyhill Community Garden isn’t just for growing food — it’s where friendships bloom and people reconnect with nature (and each other).
News and Updates
The garden is always buzzing - we're painting the shed, planting tomatoes, or planning a celebration. Here’s a peek at the latest goings-on, fresh from the soil.
👩🌾 Today’s Garden Victory 💪🏼 Future-Proofing Our Harvests!
🟢 The gardening group was hard at work today, making sure our future salads are locked in and loaded. We focused on succession planting, the secret weapon to avoiding a "harvest hangover" (where everything ripens at once and then leaves us with empty patches!).
👉🏼Here is what we got into the ground today
Lettuce 🥬 Another round planted so we have a continuous supply of crisp, fresh leaves all season long.
Mustard Greens 🔥 Adding a little peppery kick to our future bowls. These grow fast and look beautiful!
Spring Onions 🧅 Tucked in nicely. You can never have too many, and they are perfect for filling in those smaller gaps.
👐🏼A massive thank you to everyone who showed up, got their hands dirty, and helped out. Many hands make light work, and a much tastier future harvest!
💡 Quick Garden Tip of the Day:
Why Succession Plant? By sowing seeds every 2 to 3 weeks instead of all at once, we ensure a steady, continuous supply of fresh veggies rather than a massive glut followed by a shortage!
#CommunityGarden #GreenThumbs #GrowYourOwn #SuccessionPlanting #UrbanAgriculture #GrowWithUs
#nichehealth #boysandgirlofknocka
#HealthyActionsnzone
#corkcitycouncil
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Delighted to say that we'll have yoga going right through the summer, so ye can stay nimble and Zen through the brighter months and build a practice to pull you through the darker ones.
We meet every week, feel free to drop in or call Aleesha ahead of time.
Wear comfortable clothes and bring your own mat 🧘♀️
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☀️ A glorious day at the Hollyhill Knocknaheeny Community Garden! 🌿
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the garden is absolutely thriving today. There is something so special about watching our community space come alive when the weather is this beautiful. From the busy polytunnel crops to the vibrant blooming flowers, days like today remind us of the incredible power of growing together.
Huge thanks to everyone who dropped by, lent a hand, or simply shared a smile with us today. If you haven’t visited in a while, come on down and soak up the sunshine with us!
#NICHEHealthProject #CommunityGarden #Hollyhill #Knocknaheeny #CorkCommunities #GrowYourOwn #SeasonalVibes #SunshineAndSpuds
#corkcitycouncil #nichehealth #boysandgirlofknocka
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Our Sing Your Heart Choir serenading us at the Community Garden given the beautiful day that's in it! We usually meet down in NICHE but couldn't help ourselves on a day like today.
We are taking a summer break from official choir practice but will meet in NICHE every Monday from 1.30-3pm for a cuppa, chats and to do some casual singing 😁
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