Park and Gardens

Kitchen Garden

This was re-opened in Septenber 2012 following extensive refurbishment funded by the Big Lottery Local Food programme. The Kitchen Garden is being developed as a community project to grow fruit, vegetables and herbs for the cafe with the aim of providing a "dish a day" and educational opportunities for everyone. Regular workshops and 1:1 learning opportunities are provided by our gardener

The Kitchen Garden includes original nineteenth century features such as the Fernery where ferns and aspidistras would have been grown for the family house. Regular gardening days on Tuesdays and Thursdays (weather permitting), plus occasional Community Gardening days, ensure that the kitchen garden is very productive and open for everyone to visit and enjoy

To check on our progress please visit the diary/blog http://fordparklocalfoodproject.blogspot.co.uk

Informal Gardening Workshops for Volunteers : 2pm to 4pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month –Seasonal Skills & Tips

28/5/13

25/6/13

23/7/13

27/8/13

24/9/13

22/10/13

 

Family Food Growing Workshops (2pm to 4pm)

29/5/13 (Grow a Pizza in a Pot) & 7/8/13 (Food Growing Fun)

Community Weekend Gardening Days (11am to 3pm)

18/6/13, 29/6/13 & 31/8/13

Gardening Workshops

10am to 3.30pm

£30 including refreshments and snack lunch

 

All workshops will have 8 places and will be lead by the Ford Park Gardener Sarah McCormack. They will include a specific topic, a tour of the garden  and some seasonal hands on activities -please ring Sarah for more details and to book on 01229 588164

18/5/13 Propagation & Container Veg

 

22/6/13 Organic Methods

 

27/7/13 Wildlife in Your Kitchen Garden

 

17/8/13 Summer Pruning & Autumn Sowing

 

28/9/13 Propagation & Winter Salads

 

26/10/13 Composting + Garden Problems & Successes