Farmily – Growing Food, Friendship and Community
Farmily began in 2020 with the uncertainty of lockdown, to help local people grow their own food and stay connected. We quickly blossomed into a thriving community of growers, of all ages and stages, across Linlithgow, and the project became part of the Trust in 2024.
Over six years, hundreds of people shared tips, resources, swapped seeds, seedlings and gluts, celebrated harvests and laughed together at oddly shaped veg. Harvest meals were shared, Christmas wreaths made, and children delighted in witchy Halloween pumpkin deliveries. Friendships formed and growing confidence grew, as Farmily provided a sense of purpose, connection and wellbeing.
At the end of 2025, as families grew and the pace of life had returned to full swing, the decision was made to bring our Farmily activities to a close. The Facebook group still remains – full of expertise, growers tips, photos and inspiration.
If you’d like to find advice on Growing Your Own, or where the local orchards, community gardens and allotments are, visit the LCDT local food growing page.
If this has inspired you to take up the Farmily reins, we’d love to hear from you. Please email hello@trust-linlithgow.org.uk
