Saturday morning Squirrels group Our Saturday morning Squirrel scouts group at Meadow Orchard still has some places! A really inspiring group, run by Alex of Islington Scouts. The sessions are from 10.00 – 11.00 on Saturdays. We’ve seen the planned activities and it looks brilliant!! About Squirrels Squirrels. The newest branch of the Scouts familyContinue reading “Squirrel Scouts Feb ’25”
Monthly Archives: January 2025
The Soil Foodweb
Organic gardening At Meadow Orchard we try to practice organic growing, relying on complex natural ecosystems, working with nature to maintain healthy and fertile soil. Mycelium Networks Paths at Meadow Orchard are mulched with waste organic matter, branches and a deep layer of woodchip. These paths create drainage, help retain moisture and provide support aContinue reading “The Soil Foodweb”
Singing Session with Mike Robeson
Harmonies of the Heart Singing Session Edit 27/02/25 Unfortunately the below event with Mike Robeson has now been cancelled. Date and time: Sunday 6th April from 3-5pm Please email: meadoworchardproject@gmail.com to book a placeMinimum donation £5 / fully waged £15 and upwards. Every so often at Meadow Orchard you’ll hear the sweet sounds of song resound…. MikeContinue reading “Singing Session with Mike Robeson”
Bird Watching: Nestbox Cameras
Our volunteers have installed nestbox cameras inside two bluetit birdhouses. The cameras are ready to roll and fingers crossed that bluetits decide to move in (they can be rather picky). Sadly, we aren’t quite set up with our solar panel to power cameras at Meadow Orchard (yet). However, the volunteer will be sharing their footageContinue reading “Bird Watching: Nestbox Cameras”
Spring Clean @MOP
We are organizing a spring clean at Meadow Orchard. This will help streamline the items stored in our sheds. Our volunteers will be starting on this on Saturdays during February. We’ll begin with the blue shed. Then, we’ll work on to the composting loo shed. Our goal is to remove any items no longer neededContinue reading “Spring Clean @MOP”
Harnessing Solar Power: Green Energy
Low voltage lighting in our Roundhouse We are going to add a lighting system in our Roundhouse classroom. This will increase its usability for our site users. We are planning to install a low voltage (12 volt) solar system to provide off-grid power. For lighting we will use very efficient 7 watt LED spotlights. SpotlightsContinue reading “Harnessing Solar Power: Green Energy”
Big Garden Birdwatch 2025
Big Garden Birdwatch The Big Garden Birdwatch 2025 is an annual event organized by the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds). It invites people to spend one hour counting the birds that visit their gardens. They can also count them in local green spaces (Meadow Orchard Project). Participants then submit their results, helpingContinue reading “Big Garden Birdwatch 2025”
Transition Towns Tour ’23
The London Transitions Gathering Tour In Summer 2023, Transition Towns groups joined together for a four day tour of Community Gardens, Group Projects and Permaculture Sites across London. Meadow Orchard was one of the stops on the tour! Members of the project were delighted to host the group at the project. What is Transition Towns?Continue reading “Transition Towns Tour ’23”
Growing Together: Meadow Orchard Fosters Community & Sustainability
At Meadow Orchard, we believe in the power of community and sustainable gardening to foster a more connected, eco-conscious world. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, our garden provides a welcoming space to learn, grow, and contribute. In this post, we’ll explore key initiatives, share sustainable gardening tips, and highlight ways you can get involved this season. Join us in building a thriving, eco-friendly community through collaboration and education.
Meadow Orchard Project 