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ARCHIVE: September 2013 By Jean Laird On Saturday 17th August at Ravenscraig Orchard Louise Oliver led a very interesting and enjoyable workshop on preserving. The shed was packed to bursting with people eager to hear Louise’s tips. Louise began by making strawberry jam. She used equal quantities of sugar and …

Saturday 28th September, 10am -1pm, Ravenscraig Walled Garden

by Ross Laird My most recent jobs in Ravenscraig Walled Garden After the many rainy days at the beginning of our supposed summer, we finally have had a great spell of weather, offering us some relief at last. The first job of course was weeding, a job that is always …

by Russell On Tuesday we hosted our first cookery workshop.  It was a gorgeous hot day and 8 folk turned up for an evening of cooking, discussion and eating.  Louise Oliver, veggie cook extraordinaire, led the practical parts of the session (i.e. the fun bit) whilst I did a quick …

We’re developing a community orchard in Ravenscraig Walled Garden, Ravenscraig Park, Kirkcaldy. We’ve planted apples, pears, plums, quince, berries, soft fruit and even some nut trees. Our fantastic team of volunteers develop and maintain the orchard. We are currently looking after the trees, growing a huge range of fruit veg and …

by Ross Laird The Wild Food Walk took place on Saturday 8th June. The sun was shining on Beveridge Park, and an eager group of participants enjoyed an informative session with expert Tony Wilson. First Tony recommended a book which detailed some edible wild plants, and importantly some poisonous ones …

By Fraser Nicol Earlier this year Greener Kirkcaldy were approached by Fife Council, to take part in their ‘Edible and Tasty Spaces’ (E.A.T.S) project and were more than happy to jump head first at the chance to promote another great project.  Greener Kirkcaldy were asked to plant and look after …

Crowds gathered to go bat hunting! The group gathered outside of Kirkcaldy Rugby Club in the Beveridge Park at around 20:30 not to go to the party, but to go on the hunt for bats. There were mixed feelings for the small, furry creatures; mainly anticipation and excitement, but also …