WEDNESDAY 22nd APRIL from 4 – 4.45pm
Come and meet our new seeds!
They’re all neatly packed in envelopes and waiting to go to new homes. Or perhaps you have some of your own that need somewhere new to grow?
You can swap or use packets from our brand-new seed library. Lisa will advise you in this handy drop-in session if you have questions.
In partnership with Granton Community Gardeners .
Join us for the Festival of Fermentation & Pickle Party at the farm …
Saturday 28 March 1:30 – 3:30pm
Book your free ticket on Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/ycxtcdc2
For thousands of years, people around the world have used fermentation and pickling to make and preserve food, handing the knowledge down through generations.
Whether you are a total beginner, or already surrounded by bubbling jars, come along to this celebration of human x microbe collaboration.
Edinburgh Agroecology Co-op, Grass Roots Remedies and Rhyze Mushrooms are hosting a fermentation and pickling Tasting Fair, tours and workshops, and opening our brand new food processing space.
The food processing space, and this opening event, is kindly funded by Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network Greenlight seedgrant fund.
Thank you to ECCAN and to everyone who voted for us to receive this grant.
The funding means we can make this event free – but spaces are limited, please book a ticket to attend.
SATURDAY 7th FEBRUARY 11am – 1pm
Interested in supporting local biodiversity whilst spending a great morning outdoors? Join us for our next tree planting event, where we will be planting together and learning all about the importance of supporting local nature in our communities.
Let’s plant some trees and have some fun! 
When: 7th February from 11 to 1pm
Where: Lauriston Farm, Edinburgh EH4 5EX
Registration: http://eventbrite.co.uk/…/tree-planting-event-tickets…
Drop-in Gardening starts again on Thursday 15 January, and Tuesday 20 January 1pm-3pm …
If you’re looking for a way to learn about growing food …
or to share the knowledge you have…
or for community…
or for some fresh air and gentle exercise…
or to feel like you’re making a difference…
or for a reason to get out the house – try coming along!
Newcomers and beginners always welcome. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time on your first day (12:50pm) – after that, it’s drop-in anytime during the opening hours.
You can get involved with growing fruit and veg in the shared plot, wildlife habitat enhancements, and taking care of the wildflower mound and Community Orchard.
Just come along on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon and you’ll be welcomed in.
We’ve got outdoor work kit you can borrow, plus gloves, and we supply all the tools. Just bring yourself.
Access notes and FAQs are on our website here:
http://www.lauristonfarm.scot/…/drop-in-gardening…/
If you have any questions or need some support to get started, please contact us!
When: Thursdays, 4:30-6:00 PM
Where: Lauriston Farm, Edinburgh (EH4 5EX)
Get your fresh, farm-grown produce straight from Lauriston Farm! Each week have a variety of freshly picked veggies from our Market Garden, plus a fantastic range of products from our wonderful stall partners:
Mushrooms and tinctures from Rhyze Mushrooms
Herbal remedies from Grass Roots Remedies
Fresh bread & pastries from Granton Garden Bakery
Free-range eggs from Croft Organics Open-pollinated veg & herb seeds from Seeds of ScotlandWe offer a selection of seasonal produce, and while the offerings may vary week to week, we promise there’ll always be something fresh and exciting to browse.
Whether you’re picking up a few veggies, a loaf of bread, or just popping by for a chat, we’d love to see you there!
Payment: Cash and card accepted.
Accessibility: The stall is outdoors on a rough stone path with level access from the car park, suitable for most wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Getting Here: The market is located in the farmyard, right in front of the ‘Welcome’ portacabin.
Access is through the gate at the back of the Toby Carvery car park (EH4 5EX).
We can’t wait to see you there – come for the produce, stay for the good vibes!
Why not get your bike checked, serviced, and fixed for FREE by Dr Bike experts?
Check out the dates for the upcoming bike sessions in North Edinburgh. No booking needed, just drop in!
Open to all local residents.
16 July – Fresh Start (2–4pm) Fresh Start
24 July – Lauriston Farm (3–5pm)
30 July – Granton Community Gardeners (2–4pm) Granton Community Gardeners
6 August – Fresh Start (2–4pm)
14 August – Lauriston Farm (3–5pm)
27 August – Granton Community Gardeners (2–4pm)
Part of R2 North Edinburgh Active Travel Project
Open Music Sessions are back for five dates across the Summer!
Join guest musician Shea M and local musicians for a relaxed evening of tunes and the best views
Thursday evenings 5pm – 6.30pm
17 & 24 July; 7, 14 & 21 August
Feel free to come along and play, or just listen to the audible pleasures
You can bring an instrument, or borrow one
Free and drop in – no booking needed, at the wooden gazebo by the wildflower mound
Reluctantly, we have postponed the busy Introduction to Composting workshop and fully-booked W.O.R.M.S Appreciation Day that were set for Saturday 14 June, because of the weather warnings for thunderstorms and heavy rain.
The worm participants didn’t see this issue with this, but the humans thought it could be a pretty miserable wash out and better to postpone!
We hope to re-schedule very soon – updates will go in all the usual places (and if you booked tickets, you should already have an email via Eventbrite)
Do still look out for other @poweroffoodfestival events, which are on from 14-21 June
Hello to all those who love potatoes!
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre’s partnership project with Lauriston Farm is continuing next week TUESDAY 3rd JUNE 10.30am-12.30 noon as we bus over to look after the precious crop with Hannah.
We will take a wee picnic over and earth up the potatoes so they grow in abundance 
All welcome. Meeting at 10am at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre to take a bus over.
Welcome to the first Lauriston Farm Tour of 2025!
If you’re curious to learn more about Lauriston Agroecology Farm – and especially about why we planted so many trees – come along to our farm tour on Saturday 1st February 11:30am (finishing 1:15pm with soup and bread).
Farming with trees (‘agroforestry’) was once commonplace, and nearly got swept away by large scale industrial agriculture and monocrop growing. We will share how we are reviving it here at Lauriston Farm, with all the hope and excitement this brings.
The farm tour will take in the:
– Community Orchard
– Woodland restoration area
– Agroforestry alleys (lines of trees that create sheltered and stable space to grow other crops, as well as bringing crops of fruits and nuts themselves)
You’ll hear from the folk who look after the trees on the farm – sharing what we’ve done, why we’ve done it, and what we’ve learned so far
+ then all return to the Community Kitchen for soup and chat.
Who is this For?
We welcome all curious visitors, including total newcomers, as well as farmers and growers and anyone interested in a career or volunteering in this type of work. This tour is aimed at adults or interested young people (the free community event in the afternoon is more suited to children).
Accessibility
This is a walking tour across the farm, lasting around 1.5hrs, potentially also suitable for all terrain/off road wheelchairs or mobility scooters, but not standard wheelchairs. The ground is rough, and will be wet and muddy in parts.
Tickets
Book on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/farm-tour-of-the-trees…
The standard rate ticket helps us cover our costs. We also offer solidarity options, so you can contribute more if you are able to, and take a discount if you need to:
Standard rate: £6
Solidarity +50% £9
Solidarity -50% £3
+ if the ticket cost is a barrier please get in touch with info@lauristonfarm.org as we have some limited free places available.
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