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”
Watch us hard at work!
Day one in the poly tunnel! First things first, with some clearing before the weed matting goes down.
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)”
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”
What a Fantastic Day at Our First Plant & Seed Swap!
What a brilliant day we had at our very first Plant & Seed Swap! We were thrilled to welcome 23 people who came along to share seeds, plants, and plenty of gardening enthusiasm. There was a real sense of community as people exchanged tips, stories, and ideas for growing their own food and flowers. WeContinue reading “What a Fantastic Day at Our First Plant & Seed Swap!”
Preparing for Our First Community Gardening Workshop
Today, I’ve been out planting broad beans, getting everything ready for our first big workshop in a couple of weeks! It’s always exciting to see the first seeds go into the soil, knowing they’ll soon be sprouting into strong, healthy plants. With it being the official first day of spring today, now is the perfectContinue reading “Preparing for Our First Community Gardening Workshop”
First Earlies
Chitting Away: Preparing Casablanca Potatoes for a Bountiful Harvest 🌱🥔 At Grow East Anglia, the growing season has only just begin for 2025, and we’re excited to announce that we’ve started chitting our first early potatoes: the Casablanca variety. These versatile and delicious potatoes are known for their smooth skin, creamy texture, and fantastic flavour—perfectContinue reading “First Earlies”
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