Join our community planting project and help create a shared wildflower meadow for Fringe by the Sea 2026.

THE CHALLENGE

A certain kind of magic happens when Fringe by the Sea springs up each year in North Berwick. We’re harnessing that collective feel-good spirit to create something beautiful together.

This year we’re inviting individuals, families, schools, community groups and businesses to grow a mini wildflower meadow in a pot.

Each one will become part of a vibrant, shared wildflower meadow installation at our festival hub in the Lodge Grounds during Fringe by the Sea 2026 – a powerful way of showing how small acts can grow into something bigger together.

HOW TO TAKE PART

Taking part is simple:

• Register online using the button above
• Collect your planting kit (pot, compost & seeds) 1-3pm North Berwick Community Centre Garden:
  
  – Friday 24th April
  – Friday 1st May
  – Friday 8th May
  – Friday 15th May
  – Friday 22nd May
  Email info@fringebythesea.com to arrange pick up outside these times.
• Grow your mini wildflower meadow at home, school or work
• Submit your pot to be included in the festival installation

Each participant will also receive a plant label so you can add your name and a short message.

Then come along to Fringe by the Sea 2026 and find your flowers on display.

WHO CAN TAKE PART?

Everyone is welcome.

Project Plant is open to individuals, families, schools and nurseries, community groups & local businesses

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a complete beginner, we’ll help you get started.

WHAT YOU’ll RECEIVE 

Participants will be provided with:

• A planting pot
  
• Wildflower seeds
  
• Compost
• A plant label
• Planting guidance

WHY WILDFLOWERS?

Wildflower meadows are a simple way to create something beautiful while supporting bees, butterflies and other important pollinators.

Even small spaces – including pots – can help increase biodiversity by providing food and shelter for wildlife.

By taking part, you’ll be helping create new wildflower habitats across North Berwick.

KEY DATES

Registration opens: 15th April 2026

Growing period: April/May/June/July

Plant submission:  Friday 26th June/Friday 17th July – North Berwick Community Centre Garden

Submitted plants will be cared for by our partners before being installed at Fringe by the Sea 2026.

After the festival, participants can collect their plants or they will be replanted in a suitable location in North Berwick with the help of Sustaining North Berwick. 

Project Plant is delivered in partnership with North Berwick in Bloom, Seilich & Herbspace.

These organisations will support the project by providing seeds, pots, planting expertise, community sessions and plant care.
With thanks to Caledonian Horticulture for compost supply and Sustaining North Berwick for their assistance relocating the planting post festival.

READY TO GET GROWING?

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions about the project, please contact: info@fringebythesea.com