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…
Tag: Regenerative Gardening
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…
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…
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…
No Dig Online Talk – 30/01/2025
No Dig gardening – how to grow food year round using affordable, wildlife friendly and sustainable methods. an online talk with Stephanie Hafferty Thursday 30th January 2025 19:00 – 20:30 Online (via Zoom) Welcome to No Dig Gardening with Stephanie Hafferty! Join us for an informative online event where you’ll learn all about the benefits of no…
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…
What is regenerative gardening?
The growing that gives back, self-sufficiency, gardening for the future. These are just a few ways to describe how regenerative gardening helps to reconnect us to ourselves and to the rest of nature. Regenerative gardening often represents a food revolution. A revolution of care that restores soil health by nourishing the soil naturally and adapting…