A project to transform an old lean-to glasshouse into a 21st century glasshouse and centre for horticultural training at Tilgate Park in Crawley, was officially opened last week (on Monday 8th August), by the Mayor of Crawley, Cllr Raj Sharma.
Already, five local unemployed people have begun training and there are plans to offer further horticulture-based traineeships from September.
At the same time, produce being grown in the glasshouse goes straight to the Walled Garden Community Café next door, giving visitors the chance to taste the freshest possible salads and vegetables.
The work, undertaken by environmental charity Groundwork South and funded with £26,500 from Grundon Waste Management through the Landfill Communities Fund, was completed earlier this year.