October 2024 – Page 2 – Meadow Orchard Project

MOP Meeting Planner

Meadow Orchard has a number of scheduled meetings throughout the year. We have monthly meetings for the management committee and quarterly general meetings. We schedule committee meetings for the first Saturday of the month and the general meetings for members on the 2nd Saturday in March, June, September and December, with June ’24’s meeting beingContinue reading “MOP Meeting Planner”

Meadow Orchard Vacancies: Health, Sustainability & Community

Meadow Orchard is a small charity dedicated to advancing education in food growing, horticulture, permaculture, and sustainability. Our activities promote healthier lifestyles and community development, offering therapeutic support through volunteering and workshops. We also collaborate with the NHS Green Prescribing Garden Club and local foodbanks. Established in 2009, we operate with 20-50 volunteers and no paid staff. We aim to protect the environment through eco-friendly practices and improve health and wellbeing. Our work supports Hornsey Health Centre staff and patients. Current volunteer opportunities are listed on Reach Volunteering. Join us today to make a difference in your community.

Goodgym @MOP II

We welcomed our friends from Goodgym to Meadow Orchard again this month. We fired up one of our biochar stoves for a bit of much needed warmth and light and grabbed some of our work-lights, tools and a kettle to set up a cosy outdoor work area. We had something suitably taking to give ourContinue reading “Goodgym @MOP II”

Biochar Cook Stoves

Soil at Meadow Orchard is very shallow as the majority of the site was previously used as tennis courts, the ground has previously been made up with a thick drainage layer of clinker under the tennis court surfacing, leaving very little topsoil. The clinker itself can be broken up into the subsoil but that leavesContinue reading “Biochar Cook Stoves”

Xmas Tree Hunt II 🎄🪓

Christmas trees are a great source of organic matter for urban community gardens! last year we collected around 50 trees from nearby gardens, this year we’re hoping to build on that record! Charity Christmas Tree Collection Tree CollectionsJanuary 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th Drop your tree off:Sat’s & Wed’s 12 – 4pm (For out ofContinue reading “Xmas Tree Hunt II 🎄🪓”

General Meeting – Dec 14th 🎅🦌🛷🎁🎄

Our next General Meeting is currently scheduled for Saturday 14th December from 4.00 – 5.30pm in the Cobhouse at the Meadow Orchard Project. Please add me to the Secret Santa, the spending limit is £5, even better if you can craft or make something yourself! Gifts to be gifted on Dec 14th in the cobhouse,Continue reading “General Meeting – Dec 14th 🎅🦌🛷🎁🎄”

Aerial Drone Images: A Birds-Eye View

xplore stunning aerial drone images of the Meadow Orchard Project, offering a unique birds-eye view of this beautiful landscape. Discover how drone photography captures the intricate details of the orchard from above, showcasing its natural beauty and design.

Eco-Friendly: Sustainable Building Solutions

Discover the sustainable design of the Roundhouse Classroom at Meadow Orchard Project, built from reclaimed materials. Initially conceived as an ‘L’ shaped classroom with a covered workshop, it evolved into a stunning roundhouse with cob and straw bale walls. The space, available for community events, accommodates yoga groups and performances. Explore eco-friendly architecture and the ongoing efforts to enhance insulation and heating for year-round use.