As part of our Transition Towns project the CPPA aims to support residents who want to develop a backyard vegetable garden. Many already have a productive garden and are reaping the benefits of nourishing, home grown vegetables.
By growing your own you save money and have fresh, not old cold-store, artificially & chemically ripened fruit and vegetables. You also play your bit in lowering greenhouse gases by reducing long haul transportation and refrigeration emissions.
In years gone by almost every home had a backyard vegie patch. People took pride in their ability to grow their own and share their knowledge, as well as vegetables, with their neighbours. Many still do and many would like to join them.
The good news is that help is on the way in the form of introductory lectures on how to start a garden, what plants need such as soil, water, light, warmth, food etc. These talks will be down to earth and non technical.
The talks will happen on Monday 14, 22 and 28 February 7.00-8.30 pm at Progress Hall. Interest from these meetings will then determine what happens next. We're hoping that we can continue to provide support with home visits for ideas to set up, trouble shoot or admire local vegetable gardens.
