Grow Your Own Food introductory course for women living in the area.
To join up email Lisa at communityallotments@lauristonfarm.org.uk
Grow Your Own Food: A few places left on introductory course
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ELREC: Free Permaculture Course at Lauriston Farm
We are excited to announce the launch of our Permaculture Course, taking place at ELREC plot in Lauriston Farm as part of our Communities’ Reduce Reuse & Recycle project.
This course is open to everyone who is interested in learning about gardening and sustainable land management practices.
Our course offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers a range of topics such as soil building, sowing seeds, compost making, beneficial insects, pest management, and much more. By taking our Permaculture Course, you will gain a deeper understanding of how to live more sustainably, reduce your ecological footprint, and contribute positively to the local and global ecosystem.
This is an excellent opportunity to participate in a transformative and enriching experience that empowers individuals to create meaningful and positive change in their lives and communities.
The best part? The course is completely FREE, although donations are welcomed to support our work. To book your spot, please email cfc@elrec.org.uk.
Check out the course timetable here https://www.elrec.org.uk/elrec-permaculture-course-at…/ for more details.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about permaculture and join us on this journey towards sustainability and regeneration!
Volunteer sessions with Edinburgh Agroecology Group
MARKET GARDEN VOLUNTEERING at LAURISTON FARM
EDINBURGH Agroecology Group at Lauriston Farm has got big plans for the Market Garden for 2023 – do you want to get involved?
Upcoming volunteer sessions on 14th & 28th January.
RSVP on Volunteer Signup to join us: https://volunteersignup.org/ALFRW
Lauriston Farm Open Day
You’re all invited to the Lauriston Farm Open Day on Saturday 19 November 2:30-4pm (drop-in).
We’ll be doing tours and answering any questions, with hot drinks and a winter veg stall.
More details here: https://lauristonfarm.scot/posts/234
Plant wildflowers at Lauriston Farm
Join us to take action in protecting wildflowers meadows in Edinburgh!
On Saturday 22nd October 2022 at Lauriston Farm. From 11am to 1pm.
Grab your free ticket here: …https://wildflowersplantingevent.eventbrite.co.uk
ALL WELCOME!! FREE EVENT!!
Harvest Festival Weekend: two events go ahead in North Edinburgh
but OLD KIRK & MUIRHOUSE Community BBQ has been CANCELLED
We would like to inform everyone that in line with the sad news of the Queen’s sudden passing, The Old Kirk and Muirhouse Parish Church has CANCELLED the community BBQ planned for today (Saturday).
Dandelion’s Harvest Festival at Lauriston Farm
Saturday 10th September from 2 – 5pm at Lauriston Farm
Tomorrow: Unexpected Garden Open Day at Lauriston Farm
UNEXPECTED GARDEN OPEN DAY CELEBRATION
Saturday 25th June from 2 – 5pm
Drop-in art sessions
Planting activities
Percussion workshop
Pizza Making
Can You Dig It? Weekly gardening sessions at Lauriston Farm
Our weekly drop-in community gardening sessions, on Thursdays from 1 – 3pm, are open to everyone.
The community garden is inside the allotment, go through the gate from the back of Toby Carvery car park, past the containers, and its the gate on your right.
Last week we prepped beds, planted strawberries, beans and peas. More bed prep and making paths and areas for fruit bushes for this week.
Dress for the weather, wellies for the mud are best”
Plans submitted for Lauriston Farm agroecology project
The Edinburgh Agroecology Co-op (EAC) has submitted plans for their urban agriculture project at Lauriston Farm.
The group’s project aims to address access to local, affordable fresh produce, environmental degradation and promote knowledge of food production.
Planning application details can be viewed here: