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Wassail at Old Durham Gardens
Wassailing is an ancient winter custom where people visit orchards in January to bless the trees and sing to them, to encourage a plentiful harvest for the coming year. Following successful events in the last couple of years the Friends of Old Durham Gardens are organising another one this year. Soft drinks, mulled cider, singing and much noise is involved so come along and enjoy yourselves; bring your family and friends. They intend to undertake this event in the lower…
Find out more »Incredible Edible Launch- Bishop Auckland
Join us for the launch of Incredible Edible, a new initiative in Bishop Auckland, aimed at encouraging everyone to transform their local landscapes and turn disused spaces into abundant sources of healthy food, to be accessed and shared by all. Mary Clear, Chair of the original group established in Todmorden a decade ago, will join us to share with you her amazing story. You can read more about Incredible Edible initiatives here. Enjoy a cup of soup made from produce…
Find out more »Quick return compost making- Andrew Davenport
In his talk, Andrew Davenport of Gardener's Cottage in Bingfield in Northumberland, provides an insight into the 'Quick Return' method of composting and how to get maximum benefit out of available garden and kitchen waste resources. It includes history, theories, types of bins, compostable materials, the system and methodology, using the compost and its effects, adaptations and alternative applications. The talk will include a practical demonstration on composting kitchen waste. Refreshments provided. £15 per person
Find out more »Food Durham Annual Gathering
Save the date for our Annual Gathering! Our keynote speaker will be Prof. Mike Hamm, Professor of Sustainable Agriculture and Senior Fellow, Center for Regional Food Systems, at Michigan State University. Mike’s research interests are community-based food systems, food security, sustainable agriculture and nutrition education. His outreach focus is working with communities to develop community-based food systems and working on local and state food policy issues, including membership on the Michigan Food Policy Council. You can find out more about…
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