
THE SQUASH ARCH AND TEA23
Today, we made significant progress on the squash arch, which will maximise our growing space in this bustling area that sees plenty of wheelbarrow traffic. With the ground previously leveled, today we measured out the path, placed two of the six pallet collars, laid down cardboard, woodchipped the path, and began filling the first bed with our homemade, nutrient-rich compost. Our creative team of volunteers plan to weave willow boughs to form the arch – we can’t wait to see the stunning result!




We lovingly removed all the seedlings and watered them outdoors under the warm spring sunshine. This keeps our greenhouse dry and uninviting to little critters. The seedlings then get transferred back into their toasty home, allowing them to grow big and strong.
A special shoutout to Jon from Tea23co who supplies us with cardboard for our no-dig beds!
He had a special delivery today, new tea flavours for our Kitchen Plot tea chest. Check out sweet lemon & ginger and peachy green – they are amazing! We can’t wait to share them with you at our upcoming events!
There’s still time to RSVP for our Social Prescribing Open Day on Wednesday, March 19th! Email us at Wellbeing to confirm your attendance. For more info, reach out to Sally our project lead.
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Rooted Allotment Preparation Updates
At Rooted Community Food, we believe that staying informed is just as important as growing food. Our news posts keep our community updated on allotment sessions, allowing sustainable gardening, local food movements, and important events that shape our shared food-growing experience.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting in Spring, our updates provide practical insights, inspiration, and valuable resources to help you thrive. Every news article is crafted to reflect our mission—supporting sustainable food systems, strengthening community bonds, and empowering individuals through growing.
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Food is more than just nourishment—it’s culture, sustainability, and connection. That’s why we use our news section to highlight progress, events, community efforts, and shared knowledge. Regular updates allow us to:
Celebrate seasonal growing tips that help you maximize your allotment harvest.
Announce new initiatives and funding opportunities that support urban farming projects.
Share inspiring stories from volunteers who make a difference in the community.
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Raise awareness about food accessibility and ethical consumption.
With each post, we aim to keep you engaged with Rooted’s journey while offering useful tips, exciting updates, and ways to get involved.
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