Meadow Orchard Project

Biochar @MOP

Biochar is a valuable soil additive, made from woody timber waste or other bio-waste material. Hardwood or softwood waste can be used, based on local availability. Often waste materials from crops can be used if those are readily available. At Meadow Orchard we use kiln-dried softwoods and hardwoods from a local woodworking shop. This isContinue reading “Biochar @MOP”

Get Composting

We use organic matter from a number of local waste streams to produce compost and mulch for our food growing ‘Kitchen Garden’ and Orchard. We have offered to compost the spent brewery grain, hops and yeast from the nearby Muswell Hillbillies brewery, waste micro greens substrate from Tasty Micros, arborists woodchip from Forbes Tree Surgeons,Continue reading “Get Composting”

Our new bench!

A big THANKYOU to AO.com for donating this fab new bench! If you have visited Meadow Orchard you’ve probably noticed the new bench / planter in our Food growing area / Kitchen Garden next to our polytunnel. The benches were donated to a number or community gardens and green spaces around Haringey and Meadow OrchardContinue reading “Our new bench!”

I Dig Trees

The right trees for the right places! Meadow Orchard Project is a part of the Conservation Volunteers (TCV) “I Dig Trees Campaign”. We have received over 900 tree and native hedging saplings including; Crab apple, Hawthorn, Rowan, Elder, Dogwood and Dog Rose. These trees will create a varied wildlife friendly bio-diverse boundary hedge around the site.Continue reading “I Dig Trees”

#GoodToGrow2024

The growing season really starts in earnest in April with longer days, (hopefully) warmer weather and less likelihood of frost! This year we are signed up with London Capital Growth’s Good To Grow campaign. This is a great incentive to really share what different community gardens are growing, encourage people to get outside, engage withContinue reading “#GoodToGrow2024”

Soil Blocking and Seed Sowing

We are trying micro soil blockers for sowing our seeds this year. A soil blocker creates a little compact block of seed compost which thanks to the soil blocker holds itself together into a little cube! The soil blocker also leaves a handy little divot on top in which to place the seed. The microContinue reading “Soil Blocking and Seed Sowing”

Winter Work in Progress: Seasonal Gardening and Sustainable Projects

Explore the exciting winter work in progress at Meadow Orchard Project! As we embrace the colder months, our community continues to work on seasonal gardening projects and sustainable initiatives. From preparing the garden for spring to maintaining our eco-friendly structures, there’s always something happening at MOP. Check out our latest updates and see how we’re making the most of winter while fostering sustainability and community involvement!

Our Year in Review 2023 on iNaturalist

Check out our Year in Review 2023 on iNaturalist! Over the past year, our community has made incredible contributions by documenting local wildlife and tracking biodiversity through our iNaturalist project. From stunning plant discoveries to rare animal sightings, we’ve built a valuable collection of observations. Explore our highlights, see what was spotted, and get inspired to join us in 2024 to continue exploring and documenting the nature around us!

Meadow Orchard Bio-Blitz with iNaturalist

A Bio-Blitz is an exciting event where volunteers record details of local flora and fauna to create a snapshot of wildlife on a specific day. These observations are then shared on our iNaturalist project. Anyone can join in by signing up for a free iNaturalist account and uploading their wildlife photos through the iNaturalist app, available on Google Play or the Apple App Store. Help us track and document biodiversity in our community!