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…
Guided foraging walk
Exciting announcement! We will be offering FREE tickets to a guided foraging walk, led by renowned forager Adele Nozedar, founder of Brecon Beacons Foraging. The walk will take us along the canal where Adele will teach us to observe and identify the delicious plants, teaching us to use all our senses to discover the wild…
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…
Spring Fermentation Workshop – 10/04/2025
Spring Fermentation Workshop with Amelia Pannett Thursday 10th April 2025 18:30 – 20:30 Croesyceiliog Community Education Centre **UPDATE: Tickets have sold out but we will keep a waiting list in case those who have a ticket drop out. If you currently have a ticket and are unable to make the event, please let us know…
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 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…