Despite the rain, we had a wonderful morning at Llanfrechfa Grange Walled Garden, joining their dedicated volunteers for a composting workshop. The weather may have been damp, but the enthusiasm certainly wasn’t! We gathered under the shelter of their beautiful greenhouse to chat all things compost. Our goal was to support the volunteers in building…
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Apple pressing at Llanyrafon Manor!
As the leaves turn and orchards fill with fruit, we’re inviting everyone to join our free community apple pressing day – a celebration of local abundance, shared learning, and good old-fashioned fun. Whether you bring your own apples or use some of ours, you’ll get the chance to press them into fresh, delicious juice using…
Composting workshop: A complete guide
Composting is one of the most natural, sustainable, and effective ways to recycle organic matter and enrich your soil. Climate Action Torfaen’s horticultural specialist, Tamara, recently hosted an inspiring composting workshop for local growers and gardeners. The session explored the science and practice of composting, from the basics of what compost is to the different…
Foraging for wild foods
A local solution for climate resilience and a stronger food system. In a world grappling with climate change, food insecurity, and unsustainable agricultural practices, one ancient tradition is making a quiet comeback: foraging. Gathering wild, edible plants, mushrooms, fruits, and even seaweed isn’t just a hobby for nature lovers – it’s a powerful, practical way…
Composting Workshop 20/09/2025
Free Community Composting Workshop Want to start composting at home or improve the compost you’re already making? Join us for a free, local workshop all about composting. We’ll talk about: The science behind composting Different types of compost systems and which one is right for you Tips to help you make better compost, more easily…
Spring Fermentation Workshop
The idea of fermenting at home might seem scary, but it isn’t, it is super easy and is an excellent way to prevent food waste as well as improve your health. As part of our Root For Our Future project, we held a workshop to ease into the world of fermentation, providing a bit of…
A Guide to Growing from Seed
It’s always amazing to reflect on the knowledge and experience that is often hidden away in our communities. The Seed Growing Workshop provided a special opportunity to learn from our member Tamara, a horticultural expert who graciously volunteered her time to share her wisdom and knowledge based on decades of working in the industry. This…
No Dig Gardening
What is No Dig Gardening? No dig gardening is a method of growing that minimises soil disturbance and feeds the soil by applying compost, manure or other organic materials directly to the surface. It is a gardening technique that has become increasingly popular over the last few years as we have learnt more about the…
Regenerative Kitchen
Welcome to our Regenerative Kitchen pages! Here you will find information, recipes, ideas and inspiration to help you make choices around food and cooking that will benefit your health, your local community and the planet. Our aim is not tao tell you what to eat, we are not going to push any particular dietary regime…
Beginners guide to regenerative gardening – from a beginner
From beginner to beginner – here’s Rhiannon’s guide to regenerative gardening. I’ve always held a strong love and care for the rest of the natural world. My earliest memories are filled with Steve Irwin and David Attenborough programmes and throughout my childhood my relationship with gardening was influenced by my next-door neighbour who encouraged my…