Grow Elgin November Blog 2016 We’ve worked with a variety of groups on a variety of activities, indoor and out this month, getting outdoors while we still can! We helped Spynie carehome build a herb spiral using recycled bricks in one of their courtyard gardens, where the herbs will not …
As a picture is reputed to speak a thousand words, we’ll let some photos we took during July do most of the talking with some short descriptions, to let you know what the Grow Elgin project has been up to during July At ENABLE (a charity for adults with learning …
They say all good things come in threes. Or is that bad things? Or buses? Well, since the topic in question is my blog – with three in a couple of days, no less – then surely it is the former…well, the many thousands of people sending emails missing their …
Gooooood morning Moray! I trust November finds you well. As the days draw right in, this can be a fine time to go inwards to reflect and contemplate. But of course also make sure to get outside to see the fantastic autumn colours before all the leaves fall. I really …
Hello, yes…I am still alive! I’ve been holding back on a blog I wrote a few weeks ago until we got permission to use the photos; no joy yet so let’s just post it and I’ll add the photos later. So, here you go: ————————————————————————————————————————————— I write this fresh back …
Well, September has come around quickly and a blog is well overdue! In later August Dorothy and I were reunited in true celebratory style at raised bed parties across the fine city of Elgin. Here’s a couple of photos: I’ve also been getting involved …
Well, the sun has gone missing again soon after it finally peeked its head out from between those stubborn clouds. Here at REAP we’re currently taking a couple of weeks’ break from Grow Elgin sessions and either taking a well deserved holiday or getting fully caught up with all our …
Well, hasn’t it been grand to have a few summer days, at last – long may they continue! Gardening, of course, must continue whatever the weather and so it has. Our second Grow Your Own session on Raised Beds and Propagation was another winner …
A couple of months in and I keep encountering new types of sessions in my post: my first raised bed party, the first of our Grow Your Own courses and my first meet up with the steering group. That’s what I call interesting variety in a job! Sow and Grow …
Hello good Moravians, it’s been a wee while since my last installment. Last time I told you a little about our preparation for the Open Day at Home Farm, Pitgaveney. A cracker of a day was had! Sheepdog trials, sheep shearing, a farmers’ market and bicycle powered smoothies were just …
