Discover the exciting progress we’ve made this winter at Meadow Orchard Project! From completing bulb planting and tree sapling collections to building a Three Sisters bed with our female volunteers, we’ve been busy. We’ve also installed nest boxes, mulched, and worked on the roundhouse lighting for upcoming spring events. Plus, we’re preparing for the Spring Solstice with yoga, Kung Fu, and a Singing Walk with Emily Hannah. Join us as we continue to nurture our garden, support local wildlife, and plan amazing community events. Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming workshops and activities!
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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”
Growing Together: Meadow Orchard Fosters Community & Sustainability
At Meadow Orchard, we believe in the power of community and sustainable gardening to foster a more connected, eco-conscious world. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, our garden provides a welcoming space to learn, grow, and contribute. In this post, we’ll explore key initiatives, share sustainable gardening tips, and highlight ways you can get involved this season. Join us in building a thriving, eco-friendly community through collaboration and education.
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”
Hügelkultur at MOP
Hügelkultur is a gardening method that involves creating raised garden beds using decomposing wood and other organic materials. The word “hügelkultur” comes from the German words hügel (meaning hill) and kultur (meaning culture or cultivation), essentially meaning “hill culture.” Key Features of Hügelkultur Benefits of Hugelkultur Hugelkultur is a sustainable and efficient method of gardening,Continue reading “Hügelkultur at MOP”
Goodgym @MOP 8/1/25 🏃♂️
Do good and keep fit 2025 is off to a great start at MOP, we’re welcoming our friends from Goodgym Harringay to Meadow Orchard again this month. We’ll be barrowing woodchip to mulch paths and collecting xmas trees to use for composting on site and as wood for hugel beds. A Big thankyou to ourContinue reading “Goodgym @MOP 8/1/25 🏃♂️”
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:
Garden Plans
Help us prepare our community garden for spring and create a beautiful, sustainable space for everyone to enjoy! Jobs for this December Mulch and Prepare beds ready for sowingAdding lots of organic matter and compost really ensures a great crop of produce come harvest! Woodchip paths and edge bedsHelp us spread woodchip to help keepContinue reading “Garden Plans”
Spring Bulbs @MOP💚🌺🌹🌷
Each year we receive a good number of bulbs from the Haringey Parks Department. This autumn we have a big bag of Tulips and Camassia and we’ll be supplementing this with another 160 bulbs! We’ve also signed up to receive bulbs from MPGA (Metropolitan Parks and Gardens Association) through their Bulbs for London Programme inContinue reading “Spring Bulbs @MOP💚🌺🌹🌷”
Goodgym @MOP II
We welcomed our friends from Goodgym to Meadow Orchard again this month. We fired up one of our biochar stoves for a bit of much needed warmth and light and grabbed some of our work-lights, tools and a kettle to set up a cosy outdoor work area. We had something suitably taking to give ourContinue reading “Goodgym @MOP II”
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