Growing space, county by county

Find a patch. Start growing. Or open up spare land.

Homegrown brings together people who want to grow and people with a garden corner or piece of land that could be put to use.

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What brought you here?

You can get useful growing information without joining anything. Register only if you want us to look for space or you have land to discuss.

1I need somewhere to growTell us your county and rough area, or check allotments and community gardens first.Request growing space → 2I want help getting startedSee what to do this month, begin in containers or find the right Irish guide.Open the grower start page → 3I have a garden or landSee the local demand, what makes land suitable and how Homegrown works.Explore offering land →

The simple idea: put spare land to good use

People who want to grow tell us where they are. People with a spare patch tell us what they can offer. If there looks to be a good local fit, both sides decide whether they would like to meet.

Tell us where you are

Growers tell us their county, rough area, the space they need and what they hope to grow. Private details stay off the public site.

Offer a spare patch

Garden owners, farmers, schools, parishes and community groups tell us about spare ground, water, access and any house rules.

Choose whether to meet

We suggest a possible local match. Contact details are shared only when both people say yes.

Grow it county by county

Each request shows us where land is most needed, so we know where to look for the next hosts.

Where we are starting:

We are starting in Irish cities, suburbs and nearby towns where a small local plot can make the biggest difference. Homegrown is free to join. Longer term, we want suitable plots to have simple insurance protection arranged through an authorised Irish insurer or broker.

Become an early host

78Grower requests

3Space offers received

23Requests explicitly reconfirmed

0Matches claimed so far

Two maps, one local picture

Where is growing space most needed?

Dublin and Kildare have the two highest demand bands in the current review. Compare grower interest with what each council has published about plans, land and available plots.

Explore grower demand Check council progress

Useful even while you wait

Start learning and growing now, even if a full plot has not opened up yet.

Local options

Allotment Waiting-List Tracker

Check the council route and the review status we have recorded, then verify details with the council before relying on them.

See the tracker →

Evergreen

Irish Grow Calendar

What to plant, when, in Ireland's oceanic climate. Month-by-month, crop-by-crop, for beginners.

Grow calendar →

Community

Community Gardens

Shared-effort gardens across Ireland. A good middle ground between solo-allotment and staying home.

Find a community garden →

Start Here

Beginner's Guide

First time growing? The honest basics — garden size, tools, scales, what not to spend money on.

Beginner guide →

Supplies

Where to Buy

Quickcrop, Arboretum, The Polytunnel Company, Seed Savers, Mr Middleton — Irish retailers, honest comparison.

Supplies hub →

Listing A Plot?

Tax & Legal

Plain-English explainer on Irish tax treatment of plot rental, public liability, and safety. Read before you list.

Tax & legal →

Browse by County

Each county has its own waiting list situation and growing community. Pick yours to see current wait times, council contacts, and how to find private growing space without the queue.

DublinUp to 10 years Cork2–3 years Galway2–3 years Wicklow1–2 years Kildare1–2 years LimerickModerate WaterfordGrowing demand All 26 Counties →See local information

A spare garden corner could become someone's growing space

We are seeking ten founding hosts, especially in cities, suburbs and accessible commuter towns. It is free to join and exact addresses stay private.

Open Your Space Read the Host Guide