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The group gathered at Seafield Beach Car Park on a breezy Saturday in April, it wasn’t too cold so it was great to walk along the coast to see the wonderful scenery, while learning about geology.  Leading the walk was Tony Wilson and there were a large number of people …

by Russell You may have noticed some works going on in Dunnikier Park over the last few months.  Greener Kirkcaldy has been involved in the developments on the area of grass between Kirkcaldy High and the chalet park, from planning to planting trees.  You can read more about the project …

  Ravenscraig Walled Garden, The Kaleyard and EATS along with as a whole host of other local growing projects signify a move towards Kirkcaldy becoming a place where allotment fruit and veg can be found more readily. The skills needed to do this sort of Allotment growing is now offered …

By Ross Laird Thursday was an excellent day for another volunteering session. The day was sunny and warmer than it had been lately and there was a lot of work to be done.  There was a wide range of activities for example the radishes were planted out, the vegetable bed …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …