Food Miles - Pocket Guide v3 - Shettleston Communuty Growing … Gui… · Grow what you like to...
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is a community led project, created by local people from a derelict piece of land in the heart of Shettleston. Opened in January 2011 it provides opportunities for learning how to grow organic fruit and vegetables, personal development and community involvement. The project aims to promote healthy living and a better understanding of how to reduce your carbon footprint. Pretty much anything can be grown but, as space is limited, it is best to grow more delicate crops like tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in the greenhouse. Potatoes, courgettes and pump- kins can be grown in bags and pots, leaving your raised bed for other crops such as: Beetroot, Brussel Sprouts, Broccoli, Broad Beans, Carrot, Cabbage, Cauliflower, French Beans, Garlic, Leek, Lettuce, Onion, Parsnip, Radish, Shallots, Spring Onion, Squash, Sweetcorn, Turnip. Where local people of all ages and abilities learn how to grow organic fruit and vegetables in raised beds. SCGP... The benefits of raised bed vegetable gardening include: ● easier access ● less backache ● better soil drainage ● better plant rooting, growth and higher yield ● no heavy digging as soil is not walked on For more information contact Marion Bate, Project Co-ordinator: t: 0141 763 0511 e: [email protected] building communities building futures ❶ Keep a diary to note your successes and failures. ❷ Use cloches for early growing outside. ❸ Grow what you like to eat ‒ but don’t be afraid to try something new. Top Tips:
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is a community led project, created by local people from a derelict piece of land in the heart of Shettleston. Opened in January 2011 it provides opportunities for learning how to grow organic fruit and vegetables, personal development and community involvement. The project aims to promote healthy living and a better understanding of how to reduce your carbon footprint.
Pretty much anything can be grown but, as space is limited, it is best to grow more delicate crops like tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in the greenhouse. Potatoes, courgettes and pump-kins can be grown in bags and pots, leaving your raised bed for other crops such as: Beetroot, Brussel Sprouts, Broccoli, Broad Beans, Carrot, Cabbage, Cauliflower, French Beans, Garlic, Leek, Lettuce, Onion, Parsnip, Radish, Shallots, Spring Onion, Squash, Sweetcorn, Turnip.
Where local people of all ages and abilities learn how to grow organic fruit and vegetables in raised beds.
SCGP...The benefits of raised bed vegetable gardening include:
● easier access
● less backache
● better soil drainage
● better plant rooting, growth and higher yield
● no heavy digging as soil is not walked on
For more information contact Marion Bate, Project Co-ordinator:
t: 0141 763 0511e: [email protected]
building communities building futures
❶ Keep a diary to note your successes and failures. ❷ Use cloches for early growing outside. ❸ Grow what you like to eat ‒ but don’t be afraid to try something new.Top Tips:
Growing your own and eating produce when it is in season is the best alternative to buying food which has been transported for long distances. It is fresher, cheaper, free from pesticides and helps reduce your carbon footprint.
Compost is easy to make and use. It reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill and your plants will love it! Much of your garden and kitchen waste will rot down to produce nutrient-rich food for plants and improve the structure of the soil.
It is important to add the correct ingredients. Have a container such as an old ice cream tub available and fill it with vegetable and fruit
peelings, teabags, toilet roll tubes, and eggshells. Do not add cooked food, meat or fish. For more information read our leaflet ‒ “A Step by Step Guide to Easy Composting”.
“Did you know, composting at home for just one year can save global warming gases equivalent to all the CO2 your kettle produces annually, or your washing machine produces in three months.”
Source: www.recyclenow.com
Crop Planner - Ten to Try
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❹ Save money by swapping or sharing seeds and plants. ❺ Don’t be afraid to ask for advice or assistance. ❻ Add to the community compost bin. ❼ Avoid using pesticides. ❽ Plan to eat 5 a day. ❾ Label as you go. ● Enjoy your produce!Top Tips: 10
