The Gardeniser Academy comes out of a growing recognition of the vital role that community gardens play in communities across Europe. These spaces promote social inclusion, environmental awareness and local participation, yet many volunteers and staff lack the necessary training to effectively develop and sustain these initiatives. In response to this growing need, the Gardeniser Academy aims to create an accessible, flexible e-learning platform tailored to those interested in establishing or managing community gardens.
The project addresses a wide range of community gardens, from school gardens to intercultural spaces that bring together migrants and local residents. By offering tailored learning pathways, the project equips garden organisers with both the technical and soft skills needed to manage these spaces, ensuring they thrive and adapt to their specific environments. It will also offer a set of Best Practices collected directly by a group of 24 market gardeners who have visited market gardens in Spain as part of the project. Italy, Austria and France.
Rooted in the values of sustainability, civic engagement and lifelong learning, the Gardeniser Academy represents a step forward in supporting the next generation of garden leaders across Europe.