As part of the Grow Your Own Garden Course, Nicole from Feed Avalon led a workshop on making the most of your space. She introduced the basic methods of surveying your garden, using very simple tools. The session introduced how to make a base map and the important things you need to survey when...
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The third workshop as part of the Grow Your Own Garden Course supported participants to learn how to plan their plot. It helped people to decide what to grow, where and when. The session was so packed we are now upgrading to a bigger venue, and are having to create a mini-creche! Thanks so...
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Participants in the Grow Your Own Garden Course had the opportunity to learn how to make raised beds this Tuesday. They were introduced to different types of containers and minimal-watering bed designs, as well as shown how to use tools safely to create their own beds out of local and foraged materials.
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A great afternoon at Glastonbury’s annual seed swap. Carol Stone from Feed Avalon gave an excellent workshop on how to successfully germinate plants from seed. Lots of people came & shared seeds and got to learn about what is happening locally.
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Feed Avalon are organising quarterly community food forums. The aim is to bring together interested individuals and groups from the local area who are currently active, or interested in becoming active, in reclaiming our food system. They are informal events where we can talk, share food and build relationships. The next forum is: 6.00...
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Last weekend we hosted a Nursery Course, led by Neils Corfield from Edible Cities. Feed Avalon has plants to start a community plant nursery that can supply high-quality, multipurpose and beautiful plants to help restore our local landbase. The course was our first step. Thanks to Neils for his brilliant teaching and well-designed course,...
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Feed Avalon ran a course on Seed Saving this weekend. The whole day was a joy exploring how to save seed, seed politics & more. Thanks to Craig at Fruit Bat Photography, who photographed the day. We will be uploading more resources shortly.
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Check out Feed Avalon’s FREE course taking place this March & April. Everything you need to get started! For more info or to book visit: http://www.feedavalon.org.uk/grow-your-own-garden-course/
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