Grow. Learn. Thrive.

Join New Roots

Empowering neurodivergent individuals through food growing and life skills education.

New Roots is a not for profit community initiative in Scotland that aims to teach food growing and life skills to neurodivergent members of our local community.

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We focus on providing hands-on learning experiences in sustainable food production and fostering personal growth.

Our Services

From gardening workshops to cooking classes, we offer a range of programs tailored to support young adults with different abilities.

Grow. Learn. Thrive.

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What we do.

New Roots run one to one and small group sessions based in training gardens at Twechar and Milngavie.

Out tutors are all highly experienced in the fields of horticulture and working with neurodivergent adults.

Testimonials

‘I enjoy it a lot as I am able to join in and make some friends. I love growing my own vegetables and am very proud of my courgettes.’

‘A loves his gardening and would miss it a lot if it had to stop. He does not have much to do during the week so it is vital for him to go to something without his parents and make new friends.’

‘I really enjoy the group. Helping individuals with ASN (addtional support needs) in my community to develop and learn new skills and experiences.’

‘Our Milngavie vegetables are massive what a sight and once prised from the ground we take them home cook them they taste beautiful and they’re good for your health and something for all of us to be proud of.'

'We had runner beans, broad beans, garlic, spring onions, chives and parsley and broccoli. All looked after from planting seeds all the way through growth and picking -excellent work.'

'We have a new site Twechar we have a shed full of tools we have three large raised beds and loads more work we also have cherry picking for gym. We have a full squad, everyone ready, busy time ahead. Lets get gardening.’