Prestwich Clough Forest Garden LAND Demonstration Network LAND CentreNorth West Supported Project PPN: 0 Summary A community forest garden within a 2 acre woodland which is part of Incredible Edible Prestwich and District.It is run on Permaculture principles and practices. Awarded "Land Centre" status November 2015 About the project The idea for a forest garden here evolved in 2011 after the local council granted us permission to use the area for an Incredible edible site. It was used by myself and my wife, Debbie for our PDC design at the end of our course in February 2012, after which we started work in March of that year. The 2 acre plot was partly wooded with an open area to the west which was mainly brambles. This is the area we created our forest garden with an enthusiastic bunch of volunteers and several years on the plot is developing into a beautiful garden with hundreds of edible trees, shrubs plants and ground cover planted, mostly donated by ourselves. We have had 2 successful open days with 200 and 300+ people coming along from the local community. We meet once a month on Sundays with extra evening sessions during the busy growing season. Project Dates Project start date: September, 2011 Project Detailed Information Number of people involved: 6Number of people text: We have a core volunteer group of about 6 people with occasional visitors and volunteers and have had up to 20 volunteers at our regular sessions.Areas of Activity: Permaculture ethics, principles, designChildhood educationCelebrations and eventsLearning and thinking skillsReading LandscapePassing on knowledgeTeachingPreserving and storing foodPhysical well beingVision and purposeLand & Nature StewardshipBiodiversityEcologyForest GardeningGardening techniquesSeed SavingPlantsTrees, woodland, forestrySoilUK habitatsWater in the landscapeAbout area of activity: The forest garden is our main project but incredible edible Prestwich has several growing projects around the area including a 30' polytunel. Permaculture Details: We use permaculture principles across our projects including organic growing methods, local ethically sourced materials, sharing of the produce to anyone who needs it (including the local food bank), and an inclusive membership. Online links Website: Facebook page Project Contact Details Contact Name: Mike PopeTelephone number: 07984858964Email: Contact person by email International International Networking Organisation: 0 Project membership Member Project: 0 Data transfer from previous site Data verified: 0Location verified: 0
Garden Cottage LAND Demonstration Network LAND CentreScottish Borders Supported Project PPN: 0 Summary This was the first registered LAND project through ScotLAND. We welcome visitors on open days as specified on the website or by prior arrangement otherwise. About the project A thirty year old forest garden (the longest standing intentional food forest garden in Britain according to Permaculture Magazine) fully equipped as a teaching space with major improvements to our household in terms of energy efficiency. Last year (2018) we have grown over a tonne of food in a fifth of an acre (800 sq metres or .08 of a hectare). Peak yield has been 1.25 metric tonnes of food. This is a yield rate pro-rata of 16 tonnes a hectare, twice what even the best chemical farmers produce here. For the last many years we have also produced our own firewood and half our electricity, and operated a working plant and tree nursery in the same space. We are now changing that arrangement as we are getting older, but the garden is still highly productive. We continue to teach courses here and off site. Our main expertise and interest are Permaculture Design (introductory, full design course, and advanced), Forest Gardening, Food Preservation and Permaculture Training of Teachers. Project Dates Project start date: July, 1990 Project Detailed Information Number of people involved: 8Areas of Activity: Earth CarePeople CareFair SharesDesign PrinciplesBuilt EnvironmentEnergy conservation and efficiencyPassive SolarSettlement types and designLow impact developmentSustainable building and constructionBiotechtureBuilding retrofitConstruction materials and processesWater in the built environmentWater in the home and gardenCulture & EducationAdult educationCommunity learningParticipatory arts and musicCelebrations and eventsLearning and thinking skillsAction ResearchReading LandscapeSpirit of PlacePassing on knowledgeTeachingFinance & EconomicsSustainable livelihoodsBusiness typesFair tradeTrading skillsNew economicsGreen economicsHealth & WellbeingDiet & NutritionPreserving and storing foodPhysical well beingCycle of lifeDying with DignityParentingVision and purposeSpiritualityRest, play and sleepLand & Nature StewardshipCompostingBiodiversityClimateCommunity growing and urban agricultureEcologyForest GardeningGleaning & Wild harvestingGardening techniquesSeed SavingLandscape typesStrategies for arid landscapesMushroomsNature conservation and managementRegeneration and successionPlantsSeas and oceansTrees, woodland, forestrySoilUK habitatsDomestic energy systemsRecycling and waste processingReducing consumptionRenewable EnergySolar powerPhotovoltaicsReuse & recyclingTransport and mobilityBicycles and rickshawsBuses, trams and trainsPermaculture Details: As the first diploma holder in the UK (1990) we have thirty years expereince of inegrating Permaculture Design in every aspect of our lives. We have still ways to go and are still learning. Right now our main interest is in sharing what we know with those coming after. Online links Website: Red Shed etc Project Contact Details Contact Name: Graham BellTelephone number: 01890 88 2448Email: Contact person by email International International Networking Organisation: 0 Project membership Member Project: 0 Data transfer from previous site Data verified: 0Location verified: 0