Freinds of Granton Castle Walled Garden – The NEN

Wassailing at Granton Castle Walled Garden

SUNDAY 21st JANUARY from 1 – 3pm

Come and join us at the garden for wassailing, the community will come together to sing to the orchard and scare away the bad spirits.

The king and queen will lead the procession down to the orchard and the signing and toasting to the trees will commence, it’s lots of fun!

Directions for how to get here are on our website, the singing starts at 1pm so please arrive in plenty of time, the gate shuts at 13:20 to allow everyone to join in so arrive in plenty of time.

Wrap up warm and there will be refreshments afterwards, spiced apple juice and delicious apple baked goods. See you there!

Friday: Kitchen Garden Drop-in at Granton Castle Walled Garden

FRIENDS of Granton Castle Walled Garden are excited to announce that the garden will be open to visitors on a Friday from 2-4pm as well as our regular sessions on Saturday and Sunday at 2-4pm.

Volunteer sessions remain on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11am-3pm, more information about volunteering for us is on our website.

The purpose of this new opening time is to come along and pick up some produce from our kitchen garden which changes weekly. A chance to see where it’s grown and to meet the growers, donations are appreciated but fresh produce is available for all.

Herbs:

We have plenty of sage, rosemary, mint, lemon balm, calendula, borage, oregano and thyme and many more medicinal herbs.

Produce:

Currently carrots, courgettes, cucumbers, Cavolo Nero, Sutherland kale, blue kale (almost ready), rocket, beetroots, onions, potatoes and garlic.

Fresh flowers:

Sweet peas to be picked and various wild flowers for a little posy.

We can’t always guarantee that the produce you need is ready to harvest on the day but keep an eye on our social media for up to date stories about what’s in season and ready to pick up.

First drop-in this Friday!

Volunteer sessions with Friends of Granton Castle Walled Garden

Did you know that we have regular volunteering sessions?

We have a wonderful community of people from all walks of life who gather in the garden to help us maintain its beauty and help with seasonal gardening tasks.

Whether you’re an avid gardener or a complete beginner we would love to have you!

We have an employed gardener on site if you’d like to learn specific things and advance your skills, or if you just need a helping hand to gain some confidence.

For more information check out of website and email us with your interest to arrange an introductory visit.

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