Month: October 2017

Shoots and roots

The first wee shoots of the project to co-create a food forest garden here in Hawick started to grow this week. But it was more roots that were the main issue. The paths were overgrown and wobbly… and it very soon became clear why! The roots of the pine tree […]

Not much to look at … yet!

At the moment the walled garden is much more wall ( and concrete) than garden! But at least this small space is now weed free, ready for the shed to be put back together. The idea is to have a tool library from this site and so a robust, secure […]

Abundant Borders on film

A short interview with Karen Birch from Abundant Borders, about Ayton Community Garden. Produced in support of Good Food Nation.

Volunteering visit to Linkim Court

A lovely morning drinking tea with the residents at Linkim Court and then doing a bit of garden tidying. We’ll be there the first Thursday of each month 10-12, having a chat and doing so bits and bobs around the garden. The residents are loving the new space and have […]

Great to have the support of our local MSPs and MP!

Now you see it – now you dont

We are delighted to be getting started at BAVS in Eyemouth. The first step is to take down the old shed. It will go back up again, just in a position that doesn’t take away from the growing space.

Not the usual Monday

The first Monday of each month we have a Volunteering Afternoon at the Community Garden in Ayton. It is a chance for the course participants to meet up and for us all to pitch in with some of the bigger jobs, like building compost heaps. But this Monday was not […]