Many people enjoy feeding birds in their gardens, but what are the benefits of supplemental feed for wild birds?
Why you should feed wild birds
Staying positive and hopeful during the climate emergency
At the start of a new year, Pat Crosbie reflects on the ways we can take action to tackle climate change and shares her reasons for stating positive in the face of a global crisis.
End of 2021 at Ravenscraig
Although one of the quieter times at Ravenscraig, the volunteers have managed to stay busy maintaining the gardens.
The Best of Seasonal Scottish Vegetables- Cauliflower and Sprouts
In this blog we look at recipes, that can add a new lease of life to Scottish seasonal vegetables.
Helping Businesses Become Climate-Friendly
A summary from an event looking at support and advice to help Fife businesses and 3rd sector to increase sustainability, reduce energy use, food waste and operating costs.
Christmas – Reducing Food Waste
Making your list and buying in food for Christmas this week? Here’s some advice to reduce the cost + food waste from the Christmas food shop.
Greener Kirkcaldy Annual Gathering and AGM: Climate Action and The Wellbeing Economy
Greener Kirkcaldy’s 2021 Annual Gathering & AGM – ‘Climate Action and the Wellbeing Economy” – will take place on Saturday 22nd January 2022. View the agenda and papers here.
News from Volunteers
Carol and Cap continue their series on why people come to the Walled Garden and what they find. Here is Alice’s story . . . WANTING ONE RESULT but getting […]
The results are in! Reflecting on The UN Climate Conference in Glasgow – Cop26
The climate summit made some positive steps but the final agreement is not as strong as we wanted it to be. Find out what was agreed in Glasgow to keep 1.5 degrees alive
11 ideas for a climate friendly Christmas
Read Media Volunteer Audrey’s top-tips for a more sustainable Christmas.
Climate Friendly Business – Top Tips
Find out what 10 actions your business can take right now to reduce energy use and cut down food waste
Fife’s First Ever Play Streets
Earlier this year, we saw children playing on their street and neighbours enjoying a blether, in an event that was a first for Fife.
My Dried Flower Experiment
Out of season fresh flowers have a large carbon footprint. Volunteer Audrey share her experience of preparing dried flowers for display instead.
Transport Day at COP26
Susan Jeynes, our Active Travel Development Worker, tells of her experience at COP26’s Transport Day.
Happy First Birthday to Lang Toun Cycles
Lang Toun Cycles, the community bike shop and social enterprise on Kirkcaldy’s High street, opened in November 2020. What a year it has been!
October at Ravenscraig
Jackie V from the growing team reflects on what has been a fruitful October at Ravenscraig. From juicing apples to harvesting almonds.
COP26 – the case for stubborn optimism
A huge international event is coming to Glasgow this month – the COP26 United Nations climate change summit. Our Chief Executive Suzy Goodsir looks ahead with optimism.
September at Ravenscraig
Jackie from the growing team shares the latest update from Ravenscraig Community Garden, including a tasty recipe for your autumn fruits.
Trying out an E-bike
Our Active Travel Development Worker Susan shares her experience of being back on an electric bike for the first time in years
Third Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival hailed a success
The third annual Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival came to a close on Sunday, after a week of fun-filled activities. Co-ordinated by Greener Kirkcaldy, the festival highlights the joys of all things bike-related
Adam and Euan
Volunteer numbers are increasing in the Walled Garden as people find companionship, learn new skills – or just like being there. Six-year long volunteer Euan Wood, now a professional horticulturalist, […]
Ralph
TWENTY YEARS of ‘hola’ in Spain to plain old ‘hello’ in Fife is the language journey for one of the Walled Garden’s new volunteers. Retired headteacher Ralph Chambers and his […]
Avoid the energy price cap!
Ofgem announced this month that they’re increasing the energy price cap, the maximum a supplier is allowed to charge for the energy tariffs. This will affect those most on standard […]
Big Five For Fife
With world leaders coming to Glasgow in November to discuss the climate emergency, 2021 is going to be huge year for climate action. We would like to invite you to do your bit by pledging to at least one of our Big Five For Fife.
August at Ravenscraig
Our Sessional Worker Jackie talks about what went on in August at Ravenscraig Walled Garden and shares a new recipe in her latest blog.
Round 2 of Small Grants Fund
Climate Action Fife small grants fund to help people talk about climate change. Grants of up to £500 are available. The deadline is fast approaching so get your applications in!
Kirkcaldy Walking Festival 2021
Kirkcaldy Walking Festival returned as an in person event this summer. Find out what happened.
Discovering Trails in Kirkcaldy
Our Media Volunteer Flora shares what trails you can take on foot or on a bike in her latest blog.
Seven things you need to know about litter picking
Our Media Volunteer Audrey talks about seven things you need to know about litter picking and how it can affect the environment in her latest blog.
Walking out of Covid
Lisa May Young talks about how walking helped her recover from COVID-19 and make her feel healthier in the long run in this blog.
Key points from Fife Food Summit – 22nd June 2021
A report from the Climate Action Fife Fife Food Summit: speakers, discussion and key take-aways.
Job Opportunity: Community Food Team sessional worker
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Community Food Team to support our busy weekly programmes and activities. Deadline for this opportunity is Monday 9th August 2021 at 5pm.
July at Ravenscraig
Our Sessional Worker Jackie talks about what went on in July at Ravenscraig Walled Garden in her latest blog.
A Glasgow Welcome for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26)
With 100 days to go until COP26, our Media Volunteer Barbara explains everything you need to know before this November’s event.
Job Opportunity: Admin Assistant (Maternity Cover)
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Admin Assistant (Maternity Cover). The deadline for applications is Monday 2nd August 2021 at 5pm.
July recipe: Garlic scape tempura
Our Community Food Team Manager Ger shares a Garlic Scape Tempura recipe in her latest blog.
Quebec to Kirkcaldy
A GARDENEER, SCIENTIST AND POET have all recently found their way to the Walled Garden and they all seem happy. ‘All’ are in fact combined in one person, volunteer Genevieve […]
Herb Spiral
GOOD THINGS have a habit of sometimes turning up again – and they certainly do in the Walled Garden. The Garden’s herb spiral – an attractive circular planting of herbs […]
Fife Cycling Community Action Plan – survey
Your chance to have a say on future cycling projects and facilities in Fife.
Learning to love wildlife in the garden
Climate Champion Jennifer explains the benefits of encouraging wildlife to your garden and gives some top tips on how to do it.
Introducing Kids to Cooking
Our Community Chef Iain shares the importance of introducing kids to cooking and what will be involved in our first kids cooking club in his latest blog.
June at Ravenscraig
Our Sessional Worker Jackie talks about what went on in June at Ravenscraig Walled Garden in her latest blog including some events.
Should I Stay or Should I Go? – Staycation Panel Discussion (Video)
Climate Action Fife partner John Wincott from Fife College hosts a panel discussion on having a staycation or holidaying abroad.
Inspiration on the Menu at Fife Food Summit
Our Media Volunteer Barbara attended the Fife Food Summit on Tuesday 22nd June and she shares what happened and her main take away from the event in her latest blog.
Gardening for good – 21 tips we can all start today
Make a difference to the planet with your own patch of garden – whether you have a few pots, a rolling estate or anything in between.
Community Projects in Fife Awarded Small Grants to Help Fight the Climate Emergency
Community groups in Fife have been awarded small grants to help fight the climate emergency. Here are the groups taking climate action.
Behind the scenes look at the Lang Toun Larder
Our Media Volunteer Tom explains what goes into setting The Lang Toun Larder in his latest blog.
Volunteers’ Week – Thank you to all our volunteers
During Volunteers’ Week, we wanted to say a big thank you to all our volunteers who help make our organisation what it is today.
World Environment Day
Our Media Volunteer Bryan talks about what is happening this year for World Environment Day in his latest blog.
May at Ravenscraig
Our Sessional Worker Jackie talks about what goes on in May at Ravenscraig Walled Garden in her latest blog.
Asparagus season is now upon us!
Asparagus season is here! Our Community Chef Iain shares what you can do with Asparagus in his latest blog.
A place for a breather – 8 perfect park benches from around Kirkcaldy
Our Media Volunteer Audrey writes about where you can take a breather and take in a good view while out for a walk in her latest blog.