We’ve been delighted to work with The Shelf social supermarket Diss for a while now. Have read of this lovely post about our latest produce donation: We’ve been absolutely delighted to see even more local growers sharing their fresh produce with members of our social supermarket, The Shelf – and just look at this fantasticContinue reading “Where the food goes”
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Tomatoes galore
Just look at these beautiful tomatoes. All the more amazing for having been grown in a season where we’ve been battling the drought, flea beetles and hot hot sun. To be fair I think the tomatoes enjoyed the warmth, but it’s been hard work keeping them watered. All the hard work has paid off thoughContinue reading “Tomatoes galore”
Huge sunflower!
We think that this is the biggest sunflower we’ve ever grown. It needed scaffolding today to hold up the multiple heads which tower over ten foot high! It’s a pleasure to see the bees 🐝 enjoying them so much and know that the chickens and wild birds will enjoy the seeds later. Obviously we’ll beContinue reading “Huge sunflower!”
Watch us hard at work!
Day one in the poly tunnel! First things first, with some clearing before the weed matting goes down.
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.
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