Community Growing Groups Blog

Watercress – The Nutrient-Packed Superfood You Can Grow at Home!

The 'Watercress Queen' Lucie Mann discusses the benefits of growing and eating watercress

Keeping Bees

A Comprehensive Guide to Beekeeping

Raising Chickens

A comprehensive guide for beginners interested in raising their own chickens.

World Bee Day

How can we support one of our favourite pollinators?

Mixed Farming

An insight into the agricultural practice of mixed farming.

Seeds of Currency

John Metcalf discusses the concept of seeds being used as a currency form in bartering and trading.

Building a Good Compost Heap

A beginner's guide to building a compost heap, with top tips, budget ideas, and a step by step process.

Setting Up A Community Food Growing Project

A short guide on some top tips and key focus points for when setting up a community food growing project in your local area.

Soil Regeneration

Looking after our soil is one of the key focuses when considering growing plants, John Metcalf takes a look into soil health and regeneration.
Seeds

Saving Seeds

Ideas for saving & exchanging seeds

It’s a slugs life – How to catch a slug

Handy tips on how to catch & dispose of slugs

Preparing Your Soil for Growing

A short blog providing tips on preparing your soil for growing. This includes when & how to dig & caring for your tools.
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