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”
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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)”
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!”
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 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”
A Bright Harvest
Yellow Courgettes Ready for The Shelf! 🌟🥒 We’re thrilled to share some wonderful news from the Grow East Anglia allotment—our first batch of yellow courgettes has grown and is now ready to be donated to The Shelf, the Community Supermarket at Citizens Advice in Diss! These vibrant yellow courgettes are as nutritious as they areContinue reading “A Bright Harvest”
New beginnings
We now have a beautiful 5 acre site to call home. It needs a lot of work, but with a 60 foot poly tunnel and a workshop space, it’s ready for all our lovely young people. Get making, growing and learning with us in 2022.
Fabulous magic workshop at The Bank in Eye with Harlequin Transformational Arts
Graffiti Fun
We enjoyed spotting great graffiti and then making our own custom art works!
Great News!
To say we’re excited is a big understatement! We have been awarded funding to set up a peer mentoring scheme for cared-for-young people. What does this mean? We plan to work with young people who have recently started living independently and ask them for their experiences of living in care, and, importantly, what messages theyContinue reading “Great News!”
Grow East Anglia 