Due to a slight admin hitch we forgot our own password but we're back now. Expect to see updates soon from our summer growing, Autumn Harvest and lots of other exciting news.
Its good to be back :)
Friday, 28 October 2011
Friday, 20 May 2011
Between the summer rain showers...
After using the greenhouses as coldframes during spring it was time to get them ready for a summer crop. We planted one up with tomatoes today. Basil will keep them company shortly!
We're winners!
Rees said: “I chose this because I feel that however bad things get, however run down an area becomes there is always something you can do to enhance the area. The community can always get involved to make their surroundings better.
Thursday, 19 May 2011
Fingers Crossed!
The Scottish Design Awards are being held tonight and the ERZ designed Concrete Garden is one of three finalists for the Architecture: Low Cost Project category. Read more here.
Companion Planting Tips
Finding half eaten leaves in your early summer crop? Here are some great ideas on the Landshare forum to distract your local beastie population and get a full salad bowl.
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Friday Fun
It was a great day! The sun shone, we planted sunflowers in our left -over juice tetra packs, we alloted three more plots, hunted for wool chicks and had a lot of fun with the watering hose!
Tuesday, 26 April 2011
Family Fun Friday!
For those of you who are interested in finding out more, this is a great chance for you to pop in and see what goes on in the garden. All welcome!
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Ruchill Park 5k Run
Great day at the 5k run last Sunday. We helped sow over 100 takeaway veg seed pots, of which sunflower and carrots were most popular. And were pleased to say 30 people were kind enough to take part in our new Local Food Growing Survey. Thanks to all those that came to say hello!
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
Strawberry Wall
Here it is almost completed.
Dedicated Volunteers.
One of the great ideas to come out of the Greet and Eat in February was make a Strawberry Wall.
We thought it'd be great to transform a bare looking fence into a living (and soon to be very tasty) wall of fruit! We decided to 'upcycle' the plastic pots, kindly donated by Lush, into plant pots. The strawberry plants were then transplanted from a couple of overflowing planters into these new pots. We installed them allowing plenty of room for the plants to trail downwards and at various heights to be enjoyed by all!
Sunny Spring Day
Spring Fling Fun!
It was a great day! Thanks to all of you that came out on a not-so-spring like day to join in the fun.
Monday, 21 February 2011
Spring Fling!
Now that it's (almost!) starting to warm up we'd like to invite you along to our Spring launch party.
Spring Fling!
1-3pm Saturday 5th March
St Matthews Centre, 200 Balmore Road, Glasgow, G22 6LJ
Come along for some family friendly fun
and have the opportunity find out more about us.
Meet our Gardener Paula and sign up for your own plot!
Warm up with a bowl of Garden soup or some tasty Potato wedges!
Find out about upcoming local events and classes in your community.
Join in the fun with our Bird, Bee and Beastie Scavenger Hunt and spring themed Face painting!
Live music from local talented Artists!
Sow some tomato or chili pepper plants to takeaway with you!
If you'd like to come along or be involved just let us know!
Starting to Sow
Lots of activity in the garden last Friday. Here we are sowing sweet peas, planting shallots and clearing beds ready for spring.
Monday, 31 January 2011
Garden Greet and Eat
We, at the Concrete Garden, would like to invite you to come along to our
Great Garden Greet and Eat
11-1pm on Friday the 4th of February,
St Mathews Centre, 200 Balmore Road, G22 6LJ
This will give us an opportunity to get together, meet the new staff, share ideas, plan the garden for the coming year and enjoy some tasty garden soup for lunch.
It'll be great to see you there!
Great Garden Greet and Eat
11-1pm on Friday the 4th of February,
St Mathews Centre, 200 Balmore Road, G22 6LJ
This will give us an opportunity to get together, meet the new staff, share ideas, plan the garden for the coming year and enjoy some tasty garden soup for lunch.
It'll be great to see you there!
Welcome back!
Our plot holders are starting to return after the thaw! Thanks for coming along guys, it was great to meet you and Paula, our gardener, was happy to have some company to on a bright but very chilly Friday morning!
Monday, 24 January 2011
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Welcome!
Welcome!
The Concrete Garden is a community space for growing fruit and vegetables in Possilpark, North Glasgow. The garden is located on land reclaimed from industrial use and is designed in a modular system of grow boxes and bags made from recycled materials.
It is the first demonstration site for SAGE (Sow and Grow Everywhere) a visionary initiative led by NVA and ERZ landscape architects, to expand community food growing across Glasgow.
We provide growing space and learning opportunities for local individuals, families and organisations. We're also host to local events such at the Winter COAT festival and used by local community groups for arts activities and therapeutic projects.
If you'd like to join in, you have the opportunity to become involved in many ways:
-You could have your own plot for you and your family.
-Come along to tend a shared plot with your local community group,
-Become a valued volunteer and drop-in to help us maintain the garden.
-Perhaps you are looking for a local venue to hold an event to promote healthy living or run an environmental art or gardening workshop?
Our gardener Paula is here every Friday morning from 10am, to offer green-fingered advice and help you plan what to grow when.
If you'd like more information or would like to pop along to visit the garden please contact:
Concrete Garden Team
ConcreteGarden@depotarts.org.uk
0141 336 5808
You can also find us on Facebook and don't forget to check back here at our blog to keep updated with events and garden activities.
The Concrete Garden is a community space for growing fruit and vegetables in Possilpark, North Glasgow. The garden is located on land reclaimed from industrial use and is designed in a modular system of grow boxes and bags made from recycled materials.
It is the first demonstration site for SAGE (Sow and Grow Everywhere) a visionary initiative led by NVA and ERZ landscape architects, to expand community food growing across Glasgow.
We provide growing space and learning opportunities for local individuals, families and organisations. We're also host to local events such at the Winter COAT festival and used by local community groups for arts activities and therapeutic projects.
If you'd like to join in, you have the opportunity to become involved in many ways:
-You could have your own plot for you and your family.
-Come along to tend a shared plot with your local community group,
-Become a valued volunteer and drop-in to help us maintain the garden.
-Perhaps you are looking for a local venue to hold an event to promote healthy living or run an environmental art or gardening workshop?
Our gardener Paula is here every Friday morning from 10am, to offer green-fingered advice and help you plan what to grow when.
If you'd like more information or would like to pop along to visit the garden please contact:
Concrete Garden Team
ConcreteGarden@depotarts.org.uk
0141 336 5808
You can also find us on Facebook and don't forget to check back here at our blog to keep updated with events and garden activities.
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