organic-gardening – Meadow Orchard Project

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”

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

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!

Join Our Gardening Club: Hands-On Wednesdays and Saturdays

Xmas Tree Hunt II 🎄🪓

Christmas trees are a great source of organic matter for urban community gardens! last year we collected around 50 trees from nearby gardens, this year we’re hoping to build on that record! Charity Christmas Tree Collection Tree CollectionsJanuary 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th Drop your tree off:Sat’s & Wed’s 12 – 4pm (For out ofContinue reading “Xmas Tree Hunt II 🎄🪓”

Garden Plans

Current Plans We are currently redeveloping the food growing area of raised beds around the polytunnel. The site has looked a little like a construction site over the winter as our volunteers carried out this heavy work, preparing new scaffold board raised beds and installing hugelbeds. Former usageThe history of the site is quite variedContinue reading “Garden Plans”