Community Garden Update

From Richard van de Peer

On Wednesday 10th November around twenty people gathered on a cold but thankfully dry day at the garden for the first of our monthly free training days. The event was held in conjunction with Lochaber Environmental Network and gave participants the opportunity to have a look around the garden and discuss with the LEN visitors issues around composting and best practice. After about an hour we retired to the warmth of the Sonachan for the serious business of eating cakes and drinking tea.

We plan to put on events every month, continuing in December with fruit tree planting on Wednesday 1st. We will also be available every Wednesday from now on at the garden for volunteer days, and hope that people will turn up at any time between 9 and 4 to lend a hand with some of our gardening or building projects. There will always be work to do, come rain or shine, and someone on hand to work alongside. Keep an eye on the notice boards in Kilchoan, Kilmory and at the Community Centre for more information.

Next Wednesday the 24th we will be digging holes for the arrival of the fruit trees, preparing the beds in the poly tunnel, building raised beds outside or putting the final touches to the shed. Pop along and lend a hand, you will be most welcome. We hope to see you then.