Wednesday 28 November 2018
Wet Weather Winter Work!
Despite a rather grim morning, a cheerful team got lots done both outside and in the polytunnel!
Look at our lovely compost!
A layer is put on to each raised bed to feed the soil.
Collecting half-bricks...
...teamwork wheelbarrowing!
Half-bricks hold down the cut-open compost bags, which stop the goodness being washed out of the soil...
...so we can grow great carrots like this!
Saturday 13 October 2018
DigIn Harvest event - more details!
Harvest Event at Dig In Community Allotment on Saturday 20th October, 1pm - 4pm
Come and spend a wonderful afternoon with us!
We'll have apple pressing, pumpkin carving, longest apple peel, children's games and activities, apple pancakes, seasonal soup and other delicious refreshments and a tombola!
'Come Dressed For The Occasion' competition! Prize for the best outfit!
Event will go ahead whatever the weather! Most activities will be under cover.
Just come along - no need to book! Free Entry. Some activities may incur a small charge/donation.
Look forward to seeing you!
Saturday 29 September 2018
Harvest Event Saturday 20th October 2018, 1pm - 4pm
Yes folks, it's that time of year again! Dig In are holding our annual Harvest event day on Saturday 20th October, 1pm - 4pm.
If you like the sound of homemade cakes, soup, freshly pressed apple juice, pumpkin carving and other activities, please come along to the allotment to join us.
We have a marquee, polytunnel and other shelters to huddle under if the weather's a bit iffy so don't let that deter you!
We're always looking for new people to come and share what's on offer at the community allotment so why not use this as an excuse to see what we do?
Come and celebrate the Harvest with Dig In, we'll be pleased to see you.
Free entry.
If you like the sound of homemade cakes, soup, freshly pressed apple juice, pumpkin carving and other activities, please come along to the allotment to join us.
We have a marquee, polytunnel and other shelters to huddle under if the weather's a bit iffy so don't let that deter you!
We're always looking for new people to come and share what's on offer at the community allotment so why not use this as an excuse to see what we do?
Come and celebrate the Harvest with Dig In, we'll be pleased to see you.
Free entry.
Friday 28 September 2018
Sponsored walk/ride
We had unexpectedly good weather for the annual Dig In sponsored walk & bike ride last Sunday.
There had been a weather warning forecast just days before, but on the day, it was warm & sunny.
Thank you to the walkers, cyclists and those who sponsored!
Here are a few pics.
If you would like to donate to raise money for Dig In, please drop in to any of our sessions. We are open on Wednesdays & Saturdays from 10-12. Just ring the bell or toot the hooter on the gate.
There had been a weather warning forecast just days before, but on the day, it was warm & sunny.
Thank you to the walkers, cyclists and those who sponsored!
Here are a few pics.
If you would like to donate to raise money for Dig In, please drop in to any of our sessions. We are open on Wednesdays & Saturdays from 10-12. Just ring the bell or toot the hooter on the gate.
Thursday 30 August 2018
August Family Sessions
Big Lottery funding via Awards for All has meant that we could offer four family sessions on Wednesday afternoons, plus a community planting session. Here's some photos from our fun sessions!
Monday 16 July 2018
Thank you!
A big THANK YOU to all who attended our Strawberry Cream Tea event on July 7th.
There was a slight clash with the England football team playing in the semi-finals of the world cup, but thankfully a lot of visitors still came to our event. This meant that the Dig In volunteers didn't have to eat lots of scones, jam & clotted cream!
All of the volunteers helping out really enjoyed your company and the games on the lawn seemed to go down well with the young/young-at-heart visitors.
There was a slight clash with the England football team playing in the semi-finals of the world cup, but thankfully a lot of visitors still came to our event. This meant that the Dig In volunteers didn't have to eat lots of scones, jam & clotted cream!
All of the volunteers helping out really enjoyed your company and the games on the lawn seemed to go down well with the young/young-at-heart visitors.
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| YUM! |
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| Busy catering shed |
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| Enjoying the shade |
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| The grapes are ripening ... see you at our Harvest event for a taste? |
Wednesday 20 June 2018
Strawberry Cream tea at Dig In
Come along to Dig In on Saturday 7th July from 1pm - 4pm for our summer event, a Strawberry Cream Tea with games on the lawn.
There will be a marquee just in case the weather's either too sunny or unkind to us!
Please come along for a lovely afternoon in our peaceful oasis and support your local community allotment. Entry is FREE!
There will be a marquee just in case the weather's either too sunny or unkind to us!
Please come along for a lovely afternoon in our peaceful oasis and support your local community allotment. Entry is FREE!
Sunday 10 June 2018
Wednesday session
A lovely time had by all at Wednesday's session. There was a lot of laughing going on and a little bit of work!!!
The flowers in and around the sensory beds are looking fabulous at the moment!
In fact, the whole site is looking really good.
The flowers in and around the sensory beds are looking fabulous at the moment!
In fact, the whole site is looking really good.
Thursday 31 May 2018
Sunday 27 May 2018
Willow Obelisks
It was our willow obelisk workshop last Saturday.
Tracy and Kathy showed us how to construct a garden obelisk from willow.
All participants made fine looking obelisks to take away with them, if you'd have bought them in the shops they would have been rather expensive!
They will look rather fine with sweet peas or runner beans growing up them or just as a feature in their own right.
Thanks to Tracy & Kathy for their willow expertise & to Kathy for her rhubarb surprise!
Tracy and Kathy showed us how to construct a garden obelisk from willow.
All participants made fine looking obelisks to take away with them, if you'd have bought them in the shops they would have been rather expensive!
They will look rather fine with sweet peas or runner beans growing up them or just as a feature in their own right.
Thanks to Tracy & Kathy for their willow expertise & to Kathy for her rhubarb surprise!
Friday 25 May 2018
Dig In needs YOU!!!!
Your Community Allotment needs YOU!
Dig In is a friendly, peaceful oasis in Stapleford, where you can spend a couple of hours away from the hustle and bustle of a busy life!
To help Dig In to continue and grow, we need people from all walks of life.
You don't have to be a knowledgeable gardener to come along although you may pick up a few tips! We need people who enjoy or like the idea of all aspects of gardening; may also enjoy just being outside; woodwork; design; committee work; liaising with people; tea-making (very important) and many more skills!
We are open Wednesdays and Saturdays 10.00am-12.00 midday so if your interest has been piqued, why not come and visit us for a no-obligation tour around the site? If you time it right, you may also get a cup of tea!
There is no membership or cost to join Dig In just wear suitable clothes and footwear. All tools are supplied by us.
Look forward to seeing you and please scroll down for our latest news updates.
Dig In is a friendly, peaceful oasis in Stapleford, where you can spend a couple of hours away from the hustle and bustle of a busy life!
To help Dig In to continue and grow, we need people from all walks of life.
You don't have to be a knowledgeable gardener to come along although you may pick up a few tips! We need people who enjoy or like the idea of all aspects of gardening; may also enjoy just being outside; woodwork; design; committee work; liaising with people; tea-making (very important) and many more skills!
We are open Wednesdays and Saturdays 10.00am-12.00 midday so if your interest has been piqued, why not come and visit us for a no-obligation tour around the site? If you time it right, you may also get a cup of tea!
There is no membership or cost to join Dig In just wear suitable clothes and footwear. All tools are supplied by us.
Look forward to seeing you and please scroll down for our latest news updates.
Saturday 12 May 2018
Spring at last!
It's been a funny old spring this year - snow, rain, sun, rain again... The plants just didn't know what to do! But May arrived and it has brought spring at last - we hope! It has also brought children to us - over the last few weeks we have had classes from all three of our local schools, plus Brownies and Beavers. Tadpoles are popular...
Dig In isn't just a place for gardening, it is somewhere to learn about nature. We've been finding what minibeasts we can find in the grass, in the trees, and in the compost bins.
Here's a slug!
The longed-for nice weather has allowed us to get to grips with the grass...
...and the kale which has done us so well throughout the winter.
We've also been cleaning tools ready for next week's groups...
...and Roy has been cleaning labels so we can re-use them and not buy more plastic.
We've loads of seedlings growing in the polytunnel...
...and finally got the weather for cleaning the roof! H one side, D the other, "To You To Me To You To Me"
Must be time for a cuppa by now!
If you'd like to join us, we have volunteer sessions on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10am to noon. That does include a tea break! Just get in touch and pop down to have a look.
If you'd like to join us, we have volunteer sessions on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10am to noon. That does include a tea break! Just get in touch and pop down to have a look.
Tuesday 8 May 2018
Willow obelisk workshop
Saturday
26th May 2018 from 1pm - 3pm
Come along and make a willow
obelisk for your garden. Perfect for growing beans or sweet peas. To book, please email us
Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Friday 27 April 2018
Henry the Giant!
On Wednesday 25th April, Year 4 and 5 pupils from Albany Juniors came to do some gardening with us. They helped us create a giant's head just peering out of the soil. Apparently his name is Henry... The group also did pond-dipping and sowed Climbing Bean seeds. THANKS ALL!
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