Monthly Archives: July 2013

Mike joined us today – our first volunteer on the new plot! He quickly set to clearing a path so that our Cobb Oven makers can get about more safely!

We spent today moving the blocks up the hill, levelling the ground and building the base. We felt great that we were able to construct the base from re-claimed materials.

We have our very own dry stone walls. They are in a state of dis-repair. However we know some brilliant wallers who will soon knock them into shape.  

It is Caroline’s Birthday today and we have a new volunteer: Barrie, Jen’s Dad helped Vanessa to sow seeds for more salads. Vanessa’s dad Derick weeded a plot ready for planting next week. We also sold our first Spring Greens … Continue reading →

We are thrilled to have this 2 storey garage. At the moment we have an old ladder to get to the upstairs. We have grand plans to put in a staircase but first we need the roof re-doing as it … Continue reading →

We managed to scrape together enough money to buy the plot of land. We will have a lot of work to do to get it into a productive space!

A big thankyou to Gerry and his friend for delivering the the stome blocks for our Bread Oven base.

We sent a lot of salad bags to DE4Food this week. Just right for Independance Day burgers or more British fare! Lovely spring onions. Rhubarb makes a delcicous crumble or Rhubarb and Orange Meringue!