Introducing ‘Ross’s Diary’
Ross Laird has been volunteering with Greener Kirkcaldy for the last few months at Ravenscraig Walled Garden as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Award. He’s so keen he’s also been writing articles for our website. Keep an eye out for future entries, but here’s his take on being a …
Read full storyGreener Kirkcaldy – What’s it all about?
By Ross Laird While I was looking for volunteering opportunities for my Duke of Edinburgh Award I came across Greener Kirkcaldy. I found out that there was a chance to volunteer at the orchard and I soon contacted Greener Kirkcaldy and before I knew it I was helping to weed …
Read full storySeed Swap – February 23rd 2013
The seed swap took place at Ravenscraig Community Orchard on a cold, wintry morning in February. The aim was to avoid wasting seeds and still be able to sow a variety of plants. People brought along a good variety of vegetables and companion flower seeds to swap, and also a …
Read full storyAsparagus Planting 30th March
by Ross Laird Ross is working towards his Duke of Edinburgh Award and is volunteering with us as part of this. As well as attending volunteer sessions he’s been writing blog posts for us about our activities. Don’t forget to label your seeds The weather was warming up and the …
Read full storyA Geological Journey
by Lisa (you can read Ross’s report on the day here) Saturday 20th April saw the return of the ever popular Wild Walks in a new and expanded programme. The first, a geology walk, focused on the cataclysmic processes that have shaped the coastline we recognise today. A great turn-out! The group saw evidence of …
Read full storyGrowing asparagus
The Ravenscraig Community Orchard volunteers spent a lovely afternoon a couple of weeks ago planting an asparagus bed on our training allotment. You can read our volunteer Ross’s report on the work day here. Asparagus is a perennial vegetable – once planted, it can be productive for 20 years! So …
Read full storyBook Club Review – The Death of Grass by John Christopher
According to the introduction in our edition of ‘The Death of Grass’ Samuel Youd (aka John Christopher) was born during an unseasonable snow storm in April. 3 members of the Greener Kirkcaldy book group met during an unseasonable snow storm at the end of March to discuss this tale of …
Read full storyThe Advice Centre will be closed in April for a revamp
The Greener Kirkcaldy Advice Centre is temporarily closing for a revamp this month and will re-open is May. Don’t worry, we’re not closing down! In the meantime, we can still help you with advice on saving energy and other green issues – just email us on info[at]www.greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk or call our …
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