Growing Roots @ Catsham, near Boltonsbourgh

The Lottery have funded a project with young adults at Catsham.  First the land had to be cleared.     Catsham polytunnel plot before.png

Then a polytunnel constructed.

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Aims of the project

  • Learn Vegetable growing skills
  • Gain an introduction to business skills through creating items for sale
  • Gain increased social, emotional and physical well-being

Our first young adult…  Catsham Young Adults.png 

Taking vegetables to sell at the gate  First produce sales.jpg

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The soil is perfect for growing herbs and vegetables…   Lush herbs and vegetables.png

…. and flowers…   Sunflowers.png

 

Demonstrating how to make salves  Arthur salve making.png

Our new tool storage area  Tool storage.png

new compost bins  Compost heaps.png

 

Wreath-making day with young adults from Somerset Youth…

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