Day one in the poly tunnel! First things first, with some clearing before the weed matting goes down.
Author Archives: Melody Cooper
Growing Together: Redesigning Our Poly tunnel for Better Access and Bigger Impact
At our community allotment, we have always believed that growing food should be something everyone can take part in. Soil under the fingernails, a cup of tea balanced on a compost bag, seedlings standing to attention in neat rows, these small things build confidence, friendships and food security all at once. Recently, after a reallyContinue reading “Growing Together: Redesigning Our Poly tunnel for Better Access and Bigger Impact”
New Year, New Growth (Even if It’s Below the Surface)
January at the allotment does not shout. It whispers. The beds outside rest under frost. The trees stand still and architectural against pale skies. But step inside the poly tunnel and you will see it: trays of seedlings lined up like quiet promises. This is planning season. And possibility season. A Space That Works forContinue reading “New Year, New Growth (Even if It’s Below the Surface)”
Harvest, Hearth & Holding On to the Light
If summer is a trumpet fanfare, October is a cello. Slower. Warmer. Rich with depth. Our community allotment has been humming with that mellow energy these past weeks. The poly tunnel, newly levelled and more accessible, has truly come into its own. Volunteers who once hesitated on the uneven ground are now moving confidently betweenContinue reading “Harvest, Hearth & Holding On to the Light”
Lets talk tomatoes!
This year has been one of our best yet for tomatoes – and we couldn’t be more delighted! The plants have grown strong and healthy, filling the poly tunnel with a dazzling array of colours, shapes, and flavours. From tiny bursts of sweetness to unusual heritage varieties, every harvest has felt like opening a treasureContinue reading “Lets talk tomatoes!”
Parkinson’s UK Info Event
Grow East Anglia at the Parkinson’s UK Information Event Grow East Anglia were delighted to be part of the Parkinson’s UK Info Event yesterday—a fantastic day of connection, learning, and community spirit. We joined a wide range of brilliant organisations including Citizens Advice Diss and Thetford, Rural Coffee Caravan, DanceEast, Archery GB, Milestone Fitness, ActiveContinue reading “Parkinson’s UK Info Event”
How lovely are these?
These fabulous multicoloured beetroot are just one of the many things we’re growing for the Shelf community supermarket in Diss. If you’d like to get involved in Growing For Good, let us know! We can help with seeds and advice.
Grow your own Pizza
We look forward to welcoming you to this much anticipates workshop this Saturday! Just a reminder, the workshop is free, just bring toppings to share. Dough, tomato sauce and squash will be available on the day. Be prepared to get a little muddy as we’ll be potting up basil and chilli plants before we getContinue reading “Grow your own Pizza”
Grow your own tea
Set among the greenery of our community garden, we explored the world of herbal teas, beginning with a wander through the beds to pick fresh plants including mint, lemon balm, and catnip. Our recent Grow Your Own Tea workshop was a joyful blend of hands-on learning, delicious homemade treats, and storytelling magic. Participants of allContinue reading “Grow your own tea”
New raised beds
Thanks to funding from the Sustainable Communities Food Fund, we’ve been able to add 12 brand new raised growing beds to our site—an incredible boost to our capacity to grow fresh, healthy food for the community. Take a look at the before and after photos to see just how far we’ve come. It’s been aContinue reading “New raised beds”
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