The Garden Movement

At Oak & Acre, we believe food is more than something you buy—it's something you grow, share, and build resilience with.

The Garden Movement is our way of helping individuals, families, and communities reconnect with real food by learning to grow it. Whether it’s a pot of herbs on your windowsill or a full backyard patch, every little bit counts.

Growing food isn’t just about taste (though fresh tomatoes will spoil you for life).
It’s about building food security, reducing your dependence on supply chains, and putting flavour, nutrition, and choice back into your own hands.

Why This Matters

If you can grow a tomato, you don’t need one that’s been harvested early, transported across the country, stored in a warehouse, and sat on a shelf for a week.

You can grow something better—fresher, cheaper, and more meaningful—right where you live.

Why growing your own food builds resilience:

  • You gain practical, life-long skills
  • You reduce your reliance on imports and grocery chains
  • You increase your household food security
  • You stay connected to the seasons and your environment
  • You create a little more independence—for yourself and your community

Even a few pots of herbs or lettuce can supplement your grocery bill.
Even one garden can feed a street.

What We're Building

We’re working toward a system where more people can confidently grow their own food—no matter their experience, space, or starting point.

Here’s what we’ll be offering soon:

  • Seasonal Growing Guides: Clear, beginner-friendly tips for every stage
  • Starter Kits: All-in-one boxes for herbs, salads, and more
  • Workshops: Local and online, covering basic growing, composting, and preserving
  • Community Growing Projects: Help to set up gardens at schools, churches, and shared spaces

Whether you’ve never touched a trowel or you’ve been composting since the 90s—we’re here to help you grow.

Get Involved Now

Here’s how you can get started:

✅ Sign up to get early access to guides, kits, and growing events
✅ Start something small—a pot of basil, a tray of salad leaves
✅ Follow us on YouTube for how-tos, updates, and behind-the-scenes
✅ Tag your growing journey with #GardenMovement
✅ Got unused garden space? You could join our Patchwork Farm network

The sooner we start growing together, the stronger we become.

💬 Got Questions?

Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking for community garden support—we’re here for it.

Contact Us any time and let us know how we can help you get growing.