Dear Garden Friends, As Autumn settles in, the land is cloaked in gold and crimson, a reminder that beauty lies in both abundance and release. At the equinox our ancestors celebrated Alban Elfed, the Druid’s festival of balance, and we honour the harvest and the gentle turning of light into shadow. The falling leaves teach …
Dear Garden Friends, 🌞 As the approaching summer sun bathes our garden in warmth and abundance, we’re thrilled to share our quarterly update for our Living Vital Community Garden. The beds are flourishing, the polytunnel is buzzing, and there’s so much growth to celebrate! Let’s dive into a recap of our progress and the exciting …
As we transition from spring’s gentle awakening into summer’s full-throttled growth, our community garden transforms into a living testament to nature’s incredible generosity. The tiny seeds we planted just months ago become thriving plants heavy with produce, flowers bursting with colour, and buzzing ecosystems that support countless beneficial creatures. Summer is the season when all …
Thank you all for your input to the meeting back in February and for sticking with us in the cold. For those who arn’t sure – yes, you’re a member! Everyone who joins our community is instantly a member of it. We are moving away from using the word volunteer (outside of specific volunteer events …
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Dear Garden Friends, 🐝As the spring warmth awakens the garden and new life emerges, we’re buzzin’ to share our quarterly update for our Living Vital Community Garden. Let’s dive into a recap of progress & the exciting plans and projects in store for the season ahead! 🌷 SPRING VITALS Seasonal Tips Growing 🌱 Protecting 🏡 …
As winter recedes and the world awakens in a symphony of color and sound, spring offers boundless opportunities to reconnect with nature and rejuvenate our wellbeing. This season of renewal invites us to step outside, engage our senses, and witness the miracles of growth happening all around us. Here are some practical and simple …
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Below find testimonials from some of our members, sharing what the garden and community mean to them. ABBY “It’s difficult to put in to words all that the garden and our gorgeous community does for me. I distinctly remember the first time I came to Living Vital and the conversations Nick and I had as …
The shorter days and colder temperatures of winter can often leave us feeling disconnected from nature and our community. However, winter offers unique opportunities to develop a deeper relationship with the natural world and nurture our wellbeing. Here are some practical and simple ways to maintain your connection with nature during the winter months. 🏡 …
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Autumn is prime time for harvesting and the garden has provided an abundance of food for members to take home. Below is a recipe for a delicious squash dahl which the community enjoyed at a recent Saturday sessions communal lunch. Below that are some hyperlinks for other seasonal recipes recommended by garden members. Enjoy& tag …
FRUIT Apple Cape Gooseberries Crab apples Damsons Grapes Guelder Rose Pear Plum Pyracanthus Raspberries (autumn variety) Sloes Wild Cherry Wild Strawberry VEGETABLES Aubergine Beans Beetroot Chard Chillis Courgette Cucumber Garlic Gherkins LemonGrass Lettuce Onions Peppers Pumpkin Radish Rocket Squash Tomatoes Watermelon (1 tiny one) Winter greens MEDICINAL PLANTS, HERBS, FLOWERS & TREES PLANTS/HERBS …