Meadow Orchard Project

Creating an Off-Grid Kitchen: Eco-Friendly Solutions

Our volunteers are a thrifty group. They are always on the lookout for materials that can be reclaimed. These materials are reused for our Permaculture project! In 2024, our volunteers sourced a nice stainless steel sink. This sink is used as a veg/hand wash station in our kitchen garden. Along with the sink, some ratherContinue reading “Creating an Off-Grid Kitchen: Eco-Friendly Solutions”

Sustainable Outdoor Cooking and Learning Experiences

We have a large woodchipped, open area at Meadow Orchard outside of our Roundhouse. This space is idea for outdoor learning, community events and outdoor workshop activities. This area features a small firepit, parachute canopy which can used during wet weather to provide some rain protection. Picnic tables and seating are available on site andContinue reading “Sustainable Outdoor Cooking and Learning Experiences”

The Polytunnel

Introduction We have a good sized polytunnel on site, approximately 14 x 24 feet. The polytunnel supplied by First Tunnels is ideal for growing salad leaves out of season and crops such as tomatoes, aubergines and chilies. We are using self watering containers for growing tomatoes, to help reduce irrigation requirements. These containers have givenContinue reading “The Polytunnel”

Xmas Tree Fundraiser Update

We’ve currently raised £50 towards our target of £100 in our Big Xmas Tree Hunt! Help Support Meadow Orchard Project and our efforts to compost local trees in our Xmas Tree Event! If you’d like to help, please click the link below

Outdoor Community Oven: Support Local Project with Freshly Baked Goods

In October 2024, we hosted a community bread bake fundraiser at our outdoor clay oven to support Toilet Twinning, a charity that helps provide clean water, basic toilets, and hygiene education to communities in need. Thanks to the generosity of our volunteers and donors, we raised £60 for the cause. As a result, our composting loo at Meadow Orchard is now twinned with a toilet in Nepal! Visit our loo shed to see the certificate proudly displayed. Join us for future events and help support important global initiatives!

Support Bird Conservation with Handmade Houses

Edit 17/04/2025 We are delighted to observe Bluetits showing interest in the birdhouse nearest to our green shed! Please be aware of these nesting birds as they build their nest this spring! Check back here for updates! Unite for London Wildlife Meadow Orchard Project are the proud new owners of a number of lovely birdhouses,Continue reading “Support Bird Conservation with Handmade Houses”

Spring Equinox Celebration Fundraiser ♪♫

We are holding a Spring Equinox Celebration at Meadow Orchard on Saturday 22nd March ’25, the line-up is sounding exciting! Proceeds to support Meadow Orchard Project community garden. We will be offering a mixed range of activities during the day along with a Fireside song from 5.30. Check out our itinerary below: Itinerary Meadow OrchardContinue reading “Spring Equinox Celebration Fundraiser ♪♫”

The Big Butterfly Count 2025 🦋

The Big Butterfly Count is a UK-wide survey aimed at helping assess the health of our environment simply by counting the amount and type of butterflies (and some day-flying moths) we see. The Big Butterfly Count begins on Friday 18th July and will run until Sunday 10th August. Click the link below or scan theContinue reading “The Big Butterfly Count 2025 🦋”

iNaturalist 2024: Wildlife Observations & Biodiversity Highlights

Explore the highlights of our iNaturalist Year in Review 2024! This year, our community has made incredible contributions by documenting a diverse range of wildlife, from rare plant species to local animal sightings. With the help of volunteers and nature enthusiasts, we’ve built a valuable collection of observations that showcase the biodiversity in our area. Check out our year-end summary and join us in continuing to track and protect local wildlife in the coming year

Hügelkultur at MOP

Hügelkultur is a gardening method that involves creating raised garden beds using decomposing wood and other organic materials. The word “hügelkultur” comes from the German words hügel (meaning hill) and kultur (meaning culture or cultivation), essentially meaning “hill culture.” Key Features of Hügelkultur Benefits of Hugelkultur Hugelkultur is a sustainable and efficient method of gardening,Continue reading “Hügelkultur at MOP”