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Slowly does it!
Volunteers aren’t slow in coming to the allotment in this weather – the Tuesday crew had a brief visit from this gentleman slow worm this morning! Slow worms are actually legless lizards and we often find them at the allotment. These little guys are often mistaken for snakes because of their long, smooth bodies – but trust us, they are completely harmless. On the Rooted plot they’re an especially welcome resident as they act as a natural pest controller, feeding on the dreaded slugs and snails that we often go to battle with over our harvest. Finding a slow worm in your garden or allotment signals a balanced environment. Avoid…
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Water Recycling
Two of our Rooted volunteers dedicated their weekend to support our CRG mission. Their hard work and resourcefulness have taken our kitchen’s sustainability to the next water recycling level. Here’s what they achieved: Connected our kitchen sink to a waste pipe that feeds into a water butt, making it ready to recycle grey water.Installed a large water butt to collect rainwater from the roof, making every drop count. The cherry on top? We lovingly installed a nifty push-on, push-off plug to our Belfast sink—our personal favorite! We’re beyond grateful for their time, energy, and commitment. Thank you so much for helping us take meaningful strides towards water recycling,…
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WATER WEEK AND PETE THE POND
We were thrilled to welcome Charlotte from Water Week to today’s session. Alongside the legendary Pete the Pond, she is helping transform a struggling crop area into a flourishing natural habitat with a stunning water pond. This exciting project includes a fantastic Water Week event, open to the public. Stay tuned for updates! Charlotte does more than bring ideas—today, she rolled up her sleeves and helped with the polytunnel harvest. Meanwhile, our deliveries to community fridges have officially begun. We’ve also reset the harvest hub total for 2025. Let’s see how much our food network can grow this year—together, we can make an impact! Staying Connected with Rooted Community Food…
