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Climate Resilient Garden: Progress
What a fantastic turnout for today’s Climate Resilient Garden session, where thirteen eager participants got hands-on with our bed-testing mission! Luckily we had some additional admin support at the Kitchen Plot, helping us record valuable climate related data. We invite everyone to take part in this open, experimental session. Join us, whether you’re an experienced grower or simply curious—there’s a place for everyone to participate! We’re especially looking for insights from those with experience in the following climate related gardening practices, so check out the below and see if you can help: Keyhole Gardening Hugelkultur Vertical Growing Seed Saving If any of these climate related gardening skills resonate with you,…
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SOCIAL PRESCRIBING DAY 2025
EXCITING UPDATE ON SOCIAL PRESCRIBING What an incredible Social Prescribing Day we had! A HUGE shoutout to our amazing volunteer team for making everything flow effortlessly! We welcomed numerous visitors who experienced our Rooted magic! From composting and seed sowing to weaving, zig-zag books, and engaging conversations, we had it all. Of course, we wrapped up with some delicious, home-cooked soup! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Rooted Social Prescribing Day and shared your valuable insights. We’re eager to hear more from you! If you haven’t yet shared your thoughts, you can do so via our feedback form. Your input is crucial for planning future sessions with…
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TRANSFORMATION IN PROGRESS
Our small but mighty Wednesday team rolled up their sleeves today and set to work on our kitchen plot makeover! We’ve got BIG plans, and today was all about kicking off the first stage. From clearing space to relocating beds, we’re all about maximizing space in our kitchen area. And let’s just say, we’ve discovered that manure is no joke – wheelbarrowing it over was quite the workout! We’re also moving our compost bay for a top-secret squirrel project! Just need to empty those old crates and transport them over. The mud kitchen and bug hotel got a fresh new look, and we even managed to plant our early and…
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JANUARY IS THRIVING WITH ACTIVITY!
January may be languishing, but we’re thriving in productivity here on the plot! Our compost game is on point with the compost committee ensuring it’s quick, efficient, and producing that rich, crumbly black gold. Thanks to this magic soil and mild temps, our greenhouse is bursting with life this January! Our new compost bay is almost complete—just waiting on the roof—and the first bay is already hard at work. Soon, we’ll be moving the old compost crates to the Kitchen Plot for even more garden goodness. Today, we planted kale and radish, fortified our bean trellis, and prepped more beds for planting. The future’s looking green and glorious! Staying Connected…