The community garden is really starting to show results and so is all the care and hard work from the group!
We were excited to see that our spring onions and herbs have already started to come up! It’s amazing how quickly things grow when we nurture them together
the slugs couldn’t resist and have found their way to some of our plants! But we’re tackling it naturally using lamb’s wool along the edges of beds as a barrier. It’s a natural pesticide, helping protect our produce without chemicals.
Looking ahead, we’ll be harvesting what we’ve grown and using our own produce.
Grow You Wellness is about inspiring ideas for the future, and enjoying the fruits (and veggies!) of our labour.
Can’t wait to see you all at the final session! email [email protected] for more info
Day 1 was all about slowing down and connecting with nature. The group enjoyed: A walk to Maindee Gateway Garden and St Mary’s Garden Plant recognition & mindful sketching Flower and leaf printing onto fabric through a Japanese method, tataki-zomé Decorating wood slices with floral prints Refreshments – tea and cake!! It was great to…
Over the past few weeks, we’ve planted, learned, laughed and grown not just vegetables, but friendships and confidence too. To mark our final session, we came together for a special brunch and harvest celebration, enjoying both the early results of our garden and treats brought in by each other: • Fresh produce from some of…
Our project coordinator has been attending training sessions to explore meaningful, longterm ways to support the team and our volunteers. We know that for many in our communities, getting involved in community work isn’t always easy. Sometimes imposter syndrome or other barriers can hold people back. That’s why we’re working to create opportunities that truly…
We were excited to see that our spring onions and herbs have already started to come up! It’s amazing how quickly things grow when we nurture them together 
the slugs couldn’t resist and have found their way to some of our plants! But we’re tackling it naturally using lamb’s wool along the edges of beds as a barrier. It’s a natural pesticide, helping protect our produce without chemicals.
Looking ahead, we’ll be harvesting what we’ve grown and using our own produce.
Grow You Wellness is about inspiring ideas for the future, and enjoying the fruits (and veggies!) of our labour.
This is a pilot project between Greening Maindee and YMCO
