Event News (2)
Updated March 12th
Dear All, We had a very successful visit to the Vetch Veg project on the 26th February.
Luckily the sun was shining, so Owen Griffiths was able to show six of us around and introduce us to the various aspects of the project, the chickens and local people involved in the project. We then spent two hours moving the raised beds and transporting some existing plants.
We have now arranged to meet up again on Sunday 25th March at 1pm at SPW. It will be another chance to go over to the site, and look at how the plants are coming along, do a bit of weeding or watering, seed planting, or even some drawing!
Already we have broad beans, onions and mint doing well and recent additions by Carys & Alan have given us french beans and carrots......
Our three raised beds are not too big, so we are not looking for a huge commitment. But, it would be good to encourage more SPW members to get involved in this very interesting project.
We also need donations (any condition) of the following:
Pots (all sizes) - the more unusual the better!
Watering Cans
Hand Tools
Forks, Spades
Seed Compost
Pond Plants
1/4 or 1/2 metre wooden barrels (for small wildlife pond)
If you have any of the above can you leave them in the Studio under the etching sink for collection.
Already we have been asked to come up with images for recipe cards and we are planning a drawing / printing day soon.
If you want to get involved please email: michaelgoode1@sky.com or text myself on 07980 009332.
cheers,
Michael
We've started to build our veg patch on this great site. Wide vistas of Swansea form the backdrop to the site - a view from Sandfields that has not been possible for many years.
Some residents have got off to a flying start using materials re-cycled from the site.
Quite a bit of planting has already been done - we've started off with garlic, onions and beans - horseradish in a pot. Anyone who has anything to split from their own gardens please bring along. If you want to help build up SPW's contribution to this project give us a call or email.
Owen promises that the garden hut is arriving soon as is the polytunnel to grow winter salad etc.
The Workshop now has a Twitter account - follow the link to check it out/ sign up and contribute. Print making links, news and events. Thanks to Carly Llewellyn for setting this up.