Post on 24-Jun-2015
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Grow-Our-Own:The Story of a Community Gardening
Scheme in Norwich
The neglected allotment
The start of GO2 pilot
Before After
Working together
Constructing a greenhouse Making paths
Sharing resources
Tool-shed Plant nursery
Making information accessiblePlot Season Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
1 Summer
Potatoes, Tomatoes Peas and Beans Cabbages
Carrots, Parsnips, Celery, Beetroot, Spinach and Swiss Chard, Lettuce
WinterOnions, Garlic, Leeks Green Manure
Cabbages with Lettuces Green manure
2 Summer
Carrots, Parsnips, Celery, Beetroot, Spinach and Swiss Chard , Lettuce
Potatoes, Tomatoes
Peas and Beans Cabbages
Winter Green manureOnions, Garlic, Leeks Green Manure
Cabbages with Lettuces
3 Summer Cabbages
Carrots, Parsnips, Celery, Beetroot, Spinach and Swiss Chard, Lettuce
Potatoes, Tomatoes Peas and Beans
WinterCabbages with Lettuces Green manure
Onions, Garlic, Leeks Green Manure
4 Summer Peas and Beans Cabbages
Carrots, Parsnips, Celery, Beetroot, Spinach and Swiss Chard, Lettuces
Potatoes, Tomatoes
Winter Green ManureCabbages with Lettuces Green manure
Onions, Garlic, Leeks
Not just growing fruit and vegetables
The story so far: People & Plots
114 adults, including some with mobility difficultiesOne group from mental health charity –Rethink20 childrenA total of 18 and half allotment plots
The story so far: FacilitiesInformation Centre Composting Toilet
Picnic Area Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible Raised BedsRaised Beds
Sustainable Living InitiativePromoting a sustainable way of life through
collective practical actionWe offer:• Allotment plots for adults and children, including those
with mobility difficulties• Advice and information on growing fruit and vegetables
at the allotment • ‘Growing at home’ scheme to help people grow fruit
and vegetables in their own garden • Volunteer placement Please contact us:Tel: 01603 455868; e-mail: sustainable@talktalk.net or visit our website www.grow-our-own.co.uk
Thank you!