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 🏃♂️”
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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”
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”
GoodGym @MOP 19/3/25 🏃♂️
GoodGym back for their sixth volunteering activity at MOP We received an email the other week from GoodGym. A request from group coordinator Euclides for GoodGym to do a volunteering session at Meadow Orchard. Clearly the memory of spiced cider and ambient mince pies from their last session must have had an impact but toContinue reading “GoodGym @MOP 19/3/25 🏃♂️”
Goodgym @MOP 19/3/25 🏃♂️
Do good and keep fit We’re welcoming GoodGym Haringey back to Meadow Orchard on Wednesday 19th March! Goodgym Haringey at Meadow OrchardDate: Wednesday 19th March 2025Time: 7.00-8.00pm Some swift spadework On this visit we are going to start digging a clay pit to harvest some of our beautiful London clay for making straw clay, clayContinue reading “Goodgym @MOP 19/3/25 🏃♂️”
Companion Plants for a Thriving Garden
Nasturtiums are a vibrant and versatile addition to any garden, offering beauty, benefits for pollinators, and edible delights. Their bright red, orange, and yellow blooms attract bees and ladybirds while deterring pests like aphids. Easy to grow from seed, they thrive in poor soil and require little maintenance. Both the flowers and leaves add a peppery kick to salads, while the seeds can be used as a spicy seasoning. Join our Gardening Club WhatsApp group to sow nasturtiums, share tips, and enjoy a bountiful harvest together. Sign up today and bring colour, flavour, and biodiversity to your garden!
Nasturtiums: A Beautiful and Beneficial Addition to the Garden
Nasturtiums are a vibrant and versatile addition to any garden, offering beauty, benefits for pollinators, and edible delights. Their bright red, orange, and yellow blooms attract bees and ladybirds while deterring pests like aphids. Easy to grow from seed, they thrive in poor soil and require little maintenance. Both the flowers and leaves add a peppery kick to salads, while the seeds can be used as a spicy seasoning. Join our Gardening Club WhatsApp group to sow nasturtiums, share tips, and enjoy a bountiful harvest together. Sign up today and bring colour, flavour, and biodiversity to your garden!
Join Our Gardening Club: Gardening Activities for March
Looking to deepen your gardening skills, grow your own food, or connect with others passionate about sustainability? Join our Gardening Club! We meet every Wednesday and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM to explore everything from composting and propagation to companion planting and no-dig gardening. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, our site leaders will guide you through eco-friendly practices, irrigation methods, and sustainable gardening techniques. Sign up today and become part of a vibrant community, share tips, and enjoy hands-on learning in a fun and welcoming environment. Let’s grow together!
February Garden Plans
February is a key month for preparing your community garden in the UK. Focus on composting to enrich the soil and mulching to protect plants from frost. It’s also a great time to plant onions and broad beans, which are hardy and can be started early for a head start on the season. Ensure soil drainage is good, provide support for growing beans, and keep weeds in check around onions. By starting these tasks now, you’ll lay a solid foundation for a productive year. Careful preparation in February will lead to a thriving garden come spring and summer.
The Soil Foodweb
Organic gardening At Meadow Orchard we try to practice organic growing, relying on complex natural ecosystems, working with nature to maintain healthy and fertile soil. Mycelium Networks Paths at Meadow Orchard are mulched with waste organic matter, branches and a deep layer of woodchip. These paths create drainage, help retain moisture and provide support aContinue reading “The Soil Foodweb”
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