Physic Garden – Drumbrae Park


1–2 local volunteers needed – give 10 minutes occasionally to help water and weed to make Drumbrae brighter. Contact Us.

About this planter

This will be a physic garden with medicinal herbs supported by Friends of Drumbrae Park. The planters are 120x490x50cm. 

The City of Edinburgh Council have provided the soil and flowers – examples below

  • Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
  • Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
  • Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
  • Betony (Stachys officinalis)
  • Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris)
  • Cowslip (Primula veris)
  • Wild thyme (Thymus polytrichus)

All we need are one or two local people willing to keep an eye on it during the growing season.

What is involved?

Very little!

✔ Pull the occasional weed
✔ Water during dry spells
✔ Spend a few minutes helping the area look nicer

Most volunteers give 5–10 minutes now and again.

Why it matters

Small efforts like this make the street more colourful, improve the local environment and help bring the community together.

Register your interest

Register your support below, and the lead volunteer for this planter will contact you.

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Thank you for offering to help with this planter. We have received your details. What happens next: We will pass your details to the lead volunteer for this planter, who will contact you with next steps. Looking after a planter usually only involves a few minutes now and then, such as watering during dry spells and removing the occasional weed.

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