Mixture of experienced and new farmers, twelve in total plus children, established during lockdown based around Oaks Avenue, but attracting members from way beyond. Promoting ecological, chemical free gardening, with advice, regular gardening tips, seeds, plants, pots, canes, soil, compost, nettle, comfrey and banana fertilisers, including exchange, and physical help. Oldest farmer, Jackie, at 79, has never grown food before, and excited by her very first tomatoes – the regular watering has got her out of her flat during lockdown and a “life changer”! Youngest, 6 year old, Ryan, bounced daily with excitement watching his Purple Sprouting Broccoli seeds finally germinate, and now pricked out!
To find out more, contact the WhatsApp group 07504944566 (Rob Finlay)