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  • 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… Read more

  • 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… Read more

  • 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… Read more

  • 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… Read more

  • 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… Read more

  • Beekeeping – Spring ’25

    The Bees are back in townWe welcomed bees and beekeeping back to Meadow Orchard in Spring ’23 and are happy to say that bees (and beekeepers) are really flourishing! With the cherry and plum trees… Read more

  • Our Ongoing Garden Plans

    This proposal outlines a series of suggested enhancements for the Meadow Orchard Project garden space, aiming to create a friendly, safe, and accessible environment for all. We seek to share our love for nature, food… Read more

  • Medicinal Herbs Project planning meeting 5th April

    Date: Saturday 5th April 1pm Please come along if you’re interested in progressing the medicinal herbs project or want to input ideas. We will plan our plants list and ideas for the new Medicinal bed… Read more

  • Meadow Orchard Poster

    We’ve designed this A4 printable poster featuring beautiful illustrations by Wildlife Artists Richard Allen and our very own Annalou. If you would like to print one of these posters and help spread the word about… Read more

  • Mad About Mint

    The Soothing Power of Mint At Meadow Orchard we are rather partial to a mint tea when we’re taking a break from working in the garden. This year we’re propagating some beautiful varieties, thanks to… Read more

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