Meadow Orchard was founded in 2009. The photos above are from the Project in the early days in 2010. These images were included as a part of our planning application to build the Roundhouse. Some of the Architects drawing feature below. The design process. These are some images of the initial design concept for theContinue reading “Archive Photos of Meadow Orchard: 2010”
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Outdoor Workshop: Creative Activities in Nature
As part of our Permaculture project, we prioritize making items onsite instead of purchasing them. Over the coming year, we have a variety of woodworking activities planned, ideal for anyone looking to learn practical DIY skills. Participants will gain hands-on experience with basic hand and cordless power tools while creating useful items for our community garden.
Our well-equipped outdoor space, including a growing collection of tools and tarp shelters, ensures a productive environment for all-weather projects. We’ll also be reclaiming pallet wood for several fun, functional projects.
If you’re interested in joining us, please reach out via email using the link below!
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
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”
Cob Building: Sustainable Earth Homes
Cob is a sustainable and natural construction technique using a mix of sand, clay, straw, and water. The natural plasticity of clay is used to bind the sand together, straw adds structural fibres to stabilise and reinforce the material. Cob can be used to build walls and can be moulded into bricks, shaped by handContinue reading “Cob Building: Sustainable Earth Homes”
Wood Firing: Unique Handcrafted Pottery
At Meadow Orchard, we’re excited to harvest our yellow London Clay for pottery, perfect for low-temperature wood-fired ceramics. The site, once tennis courts, is rich in clay and ideal for sustainable, locally sourced materials. Our permaculture ethos aligns with using local sustainable materials. We’ve built a clay roundhouse, a natural puddled clay pond, a clay oven, a clay rocket stove and now pottery feels like the next step. In spring, we’ll begin harvesting and testing the clay with local artists and ceramicists. Early test results are promising, and we can’t wait to share the process. Get in touch if you’d like to join us on this creative journey!
Project Proposals @MOP
Help Us Grow: Share Your Ideas! Whether you’re passionate about gardening, sustainability, permaculture, eco-building, ecology or other creative projects, we invite you to contribute your thoughts and ideas. Your input is valuable in helping to shape this space to reflect the needs and interests of our beautiful community. Here’s how you can get involved:
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