🌱 Grow from seed: Hands-on seed growing workshop Have you ever planted a seed and wondered if you were doing it right? (Spoiler: you’re not alone.) Join us for a fun, practical, and beginner-friendly Seed Growing Workshop where we’ll take the mystery out of starting plants from seed and help you grow with confidence. In…
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Composting workshop at Llanfrechfa Grange Walled Garden
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…
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…
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…
Sour Kraut Success: A Fun-Filled Fermentation Workshop with Climate Action Torfaen
🌍✨ Climate Action Torfaen recently hosted a delightful workshop that brought together members of the community for a hands-on experience in making sour kraut. The event was not just about the art of fermentation but also emphasized sustainable practices, aligning perfectly with the group’s commitment to climate action. 🌿 The workshop took place in a…