Dates Dates and details to be confirmedTime 10.00am – 6.00pm CostWe want to make this course available to everybody, no matter your financial circumstances. The course is offered on a conscious contribution basis. Pay what you can afford and what you feel is fair for the teacher! Places are limited so please book early toContinue reading “Pedal Power Workshop – Postponed”
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Song Circle and Vagabondi Puppets Fundraiser – Sat 3rd May ♪♫
We are holding a May Day Celebration at Meadow Orchard on Saturday 3rd May ’25. Lets celebrate the beginning of summer together at Meadow Orchard. Proceeds to support Meadow Orchard Project community garden. Details TBC. We will be offering a mixed range of activities during the day along with a Fireside song from 5.30. CheckContinue reading “Song Circle and Vagabondi Puppets Fundraiser – Sat 3rd May ♪♫”
Sociocracy Workshop – Sunday 18th May
Part two of Rakesh Rootsman Rak’s two day Sociocracy Workshop at Meadow Orchard Project, Crouch End, N8 8JD Date Sunday 18th MayTime 9.00am to 5.00pm https://tinyurl.com/SocLon2025 There are some subsidised places on this course for transition London Hub members. If you are part of a transition town group and want to make good decisions togetherContinue reading “Sociocracy Workshop – Sunday 18th May”
The Power of Community
By working together, we can harness each other’s strengths, share skills, and accomplish so much for the greater good. As we begin this growing season, we’ve already achieved incredible progress, with many volunteers making a real difference. Our shared love for nature and green spaces continues to inspire positive change. The momentum is building, especially with highlights like the Equinox Fundraiser, raising over £200, and the vibrant energy of our Wednesday sessions. Our Beekeeping Group’s outreach and the Transition Towns relaunch show the power of community. Above all, it’s the dedication of our volunteers that makes it all possible. Thank you!
GoodGym @MOP 9th April 🏃♂️
GoodGym back for their seventh volunteering activity at MOP! Date Wednesday 9th April ’25Time 7.00 – 8.00pmFor more details https://www.goodgym.org/v3/areas/haringey Edit 29/4/25 You can now view the goodgym report here: https://www.goodgym.org/v3/reports/there-s-not-mushroom-here It’s always fun to see just how much goodgym can achieve in their hour sessions! This week our keep fit pal and general good-do-erContinue reading “GoodGym @MOP 9th April 🏃♂️”
Rocket Stove Workshop – Wednesday 16th April
Join us on Wednesday 16th April and learn how to build a small rocket stove using clay, sand, straw and up-cycled materials! #HappierOutdoors2025 Date Wednesday 16th AprilTime 12.00 – 16.30pmSuggested Donation £5.00Sign-up Email meadoworchardproject@gmail.com for details What is a rocket stove? A Rocket Stove is an extremely efficient and clean-burning wood stove. It utilizes a tall flueContinue reading “Rocket Stove Workshop – Wednesday 16th April”
Straw Bale Raised Bed Gardens: Instant Raised Bed Gardening
Our Garden Plans As we develop our Kitchen Garden area of Meadow Orchard we are integrating a number of different methods of growing. Our next plan is to build a straw bale raised bed. A fantastic method of growing and building an easy and low cost raised bed! Easy Raised Beds Gardening is an incrediblyContinue reading “Straw Bale Raised Bed Gardens: Instant Raised Bed Gardening”
Community Composting @ MOP: Growing Stronger Together
At Meadow Orchard Community Garden (MOP), community composting plays a vital role in creating a sustainable, vibrant environment. By contributing kitchen scraps, garden waste, and organic materials, neighbors can help create nutrient-rich compost that enriches the soil. MOP’s composting program connects individuals, fosters shared responsibility, and reduces landfill waste. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or new to composting, MOP welcomes everyone to participate. Visit MOP on Saturdays and Wednesdays from 12-4 pm to drop off your compost. Together, we nurture the earth, promote healthy growth, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Learn more about how you can get involved today!
Hugelbeds at Meadow Orchard
If you are familiar with our Blog, you might have read our post about Hugelkulture. Most of our raised beds at MOP feature an element of hugelkultur, but most are what is known as below ground hugel beds. Below Ground Hugel In this style of bed a pit is dug out (the soil put toContinue reading “Hugelbeds at Meadow Orchard”
Ecological Succession in Soil Regeneration
Ecological succession is the natural process by which ecosystems recover and regenerate after disturbances. It begins with pioneering species like lichens and mosses, which help break down rock and enrich the soil. As the soil thickens, grasses, small plants, and eventually shrubs and trees establish themselves. Over time, this process leads to the formation of mature ecosystems such as forests or grasslands. Ecological succession enhances soil fertility, prevents erosion, restores biodiversity, and aids in carbon sequestration. Human interventions, such as replanting native species and adding soil amendments, can accelerate this process, helping to restore degraded land and promote ecological balance.
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