Our Community Garden
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 8:59 pm
In the early part of this year, a number of local villagers (myself included) announced their intention to provide a community garden suitable for people of all ages and levels of fitness wanting to grow their own produce. The publicity campaign resulted in a tremendous response – with 67 names already on the allocation list, and enquiries are still being received.
We were delighted to learn on Wednesday that funding for the whole start-up project has been awarded by the Scottish Governnment's Climate Challenge Fund.
We plan to establish a sustainable organic community garden growing fruit, vegetables and herbs. Funding will be used in the construction of 54 raised beds, including a number of specially adapted beds for young children and disabled gardeners; alongside a number of wormeries, a secure tool shed and potting shelter. A small orchard of fruit trees and a soft fruit growing area will be established, and areas will be set aside for biodiversity, allowing nature to flourish alongside the garden.
We aim to help villagers reduce carbon emissions by preventing local fruit and vegetable waste going to landfill as kitchen waste will be composted in the wormeries, with the resulting nutrient-rich compost used within the garden. In addition, we will be reducing food-miles and plastics waste associated with much shop bought produce; as well as save money by growing our own food. There are many opportunities for education, from children learning about nature to novice gardeners receiving assistance from our skilled horticulturalists.
The garden promotes healthier lifestyles for all, and encourages walking and cycling to the garden. Residents’ quality of life will be improved by bringing together all age groups and abilities, from toddlers to senior citizens, in a friendly community atmosphere.
(Sorry it all sounds rather pompous, I've just nicked it off my press release for the local newspapers!!!!!!!!).
We were delighted to learn on Wednesday that funding for the whole start-up project has been awarded by the Scottish Governnment's Climate Challenge Fund.
We plan to establish a sustainable organic community garden growing fruit, vegetables and herbs. Funding will be used in the construction of 54 raised beds, including a number of specially adapted beds for young children and disabled gardeners; alongside a number of wormeries, a secure tool shed and potting shelter. A small orchard of fruit trees and a soft fruit growing area will be established, and areas will be set aside for biodiversity, allowing nature to flourish alongside the garden.
We aim to help villagers reduce carbon emissions by preventing local fruit and vegetable waste going to landfill as kitchen waste will be composted in the wormeries, with the resulting nutrient-rich compost used within the garden. In addition, we will be reducing food-miles and plastics waste associated with much shop bought produce; as well as save money by growing our own food. There are many opportunities for education, from children learning about nature to novice gardeners receiving assistance from our skilled horticulturalists.
The garden promotes healthier lifestyles for all, and encourages walking and cycling to the garden. Residents’ quality of life will be improved by bringing together all age groups and abilities, from toddlers to senior citizens, in a friendly community atmosphere.
(Sorry it all sounds rather pompous, I've just nicked it off my press release for the local newspapers!!!!!!!!).
its great to see communities that get together and produce somthing so wonderful 