Centuries ago, the Fairmuir Park site was a market-muir (moorland) for cattle, and at that time sat far beyond the city’s boundaries. It later became the site of weekly markets and an annual Fair, hence its name. In 1883, landowner Sir John Ogilvy gifted it to the people of Dundee as a recreational park. As Dundee city grew rapidly around it, Fairmuir Park quickly became an important green space and remains well used and loved today by local residents and footballers alike.
Fair Growing Green was named by locals at the gardens launch event in April 2022. It playfully alludes to its history and location, and captures the fair principles behind this new growing space. Providing food for both people and pollinators, the garden will be achieved through thoughtful planting and design. This is a space where everyone is welcome to gather together, grow something for the first time, share experiences with others, or simply sit and enjoy some company.
Friends of Fairmuir originally formed in response to the potential sale of public land; they believed passionately that the precious green space should remain. They dreamt of a community garden that would bring people together once again, and during the project worked closely with the Dundee partners on the vision and legacy of the garden beyond summer 2022.
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