With 41 days of its online appeal to go, Tagsa Community Gardens and Tree Nursery are struggling to hit their £8,500 fundraising target.

The crowdfunder appeal for the upkeep of the gardens at East Camp, Balivanich, is currently sitting on £255, 97% short of the target.

Fifteen donors have pitched in already to the appeal being hosted by crowdfunder.co.uk.

Says the community garden appeal organisers: "Tagsa Gardens have the pleasure of upkeep and hosting, within the garden site, providing welcoming services that improve health and wellbeing.

"Tagsa Uibhist - Slàinte agus Sunnd - Health and Wellbeing in our Community and Wellbeing in our Community, aim to provide safe, welcoming services that improve health and wellbeing for people of all ages in Uist. 

"To that end, we at Tagsa Gardens have the pleasure of upkeep and hosting, within the garden and site, and expect plenty of extras (availability of services, plants and produce) for all community visitors."

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