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We had an introduction to making our own Terrariums and had lots of fun getting creative! We used small Aloes, Jade plants (Crassula) and Fittonia with bright variegated leaves.   Hoping for minimal watering over the next few weeks as the lid of the Terrarium helps to retain the moisture.  

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There is a planning application underway to build houses, a crematorium and a new football stadium at a site in Camperdown Park in Dundee.  You can read more about it here  (planning ref number 24/00096/PPPM.)

The Lovely Manuela who is doing a Degree in Fine Art agreed to run a Printing workshop and show how we can use ink and paper along with nature to create a beautiful image.  

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As a Growing Network we held our first seed swap at the start of 2025 at Campy Growers.  The seed swap was designed to encourage swapping of excess saved seed and excess bought seed.  As a group we have been experimenting with saving our own seed from a number of flowers like Cosmos and Calendula plus Tomatoes and chillies.  All the seeds are open pollinated so there are no guarantees that they will be exactly what you expect but that can be part of the fun.  We had a great turn out from all sorts of folk, some new beginners and some experienced growers.  There was plenty to share as well as the seeds!

Over the past year we have been privileged to host a number of visitors from across Scotland who have come to see the gardens and to find out more about what we do and how we work in our local neighbourhoods and gatherings.  It has been so valuable to share ideas and discuss the issues we all face and to talk about how we face some of the challenges.  Sharing knowledge and experience is part of our strength and we welcome like minded groups and organisations.  We can all learn from each other.

We were successful in applying for some funding from Tayside Contracts to cover the cost of some new weatherproof garden signs .

Dundee punching above its weight…as usual!  A small team of our gardeners from across the City travelled to Birmingham for the night to attend the Britain in Bloom awards ceremony.  They swapped gardening gloves and wellies for posh frocks and fine dining.  They received 2 Awards- Queen St & Shiell St Community Gardens and Ninewells Community Garden

Come along to our friendly and fun events to learn about food growing and nature: music, food, workshops, open days, mindfulness or craft, for all ages and abilities. Most events are free.

Hello to Green Map friends!As 2024 reaches the Winter Solstice, we’re all seeking the light. We know it will be brighter ahead. We also know our work with community mapping is more important than ever, as it helps to ground people to home places and together, reach our full potential in this age of change. Thank you for all you do for our world, and for your support. 

Earlier this year we applied for funding from the Action Earth Volunteering Matters fund for nature projects. One of our volunteers had suggested that we convert a border next to our old pond into a wildlife friendly space. We saw how many species were using the pond - dragonflies, pond skaters, frogs, birds - and wanted to increase this and welcome even more species to the garden. 

We foraged in the local Hilltown Park for pine cones, holly and conifer foliage.  We even managed to find some local holly with berries on it. 

We know that to lead a successful Green Map project, it’s crucial to engage effectively with your audience and community. At the same time, publishing websites and managing digital content can be challenging and costly for small, community-based map projects. That’s why we have launched a set of features that allow you to create a custom Green Map website without needing to code. Using these tools, you can build your website from scratch, on a tight budget, and share your project with your community simply and effectively.

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At the end of the growing season there are often bits and pieces of fruit and veg left over.  There is no reason why this can't be used to be made into tasty preserves.  We held a fun afternoon event where we shared recipes and ideas for making jams and chutneys.  

We hold regular garden -related workshops and a very popular one is compost making.  It takes a bit of time but with a bit of effort you could be transforming your garden waste into a wonderful organic material to add back into your garden.  

COMING SOON! Discover music and seasonal festivals, guided tours, and more happening nearby. Add your events too!¡PRÓXIMAMENTE! Descubra música y festivales de temporada, visitas guiadas y mucho más que suceden cerca. ¡Agregue sus eventos también!

*Poetry doesn’t have to exist far away; it can be woven into our everyday lives.*  Article and photos by Mika Shen, volunteer at SOW: The Society of WildernessDo you know of any spots, eateries, facilities, or intriguing stories around the SOW Taipei branch on Zhaoguang Street in Zhongzheng District? Volunteers attending classes at our Taipei branch often ask about nearby attractions or restaurants. Inspired by this curiosity, we decided to create a Green Map specifically for the SOW Taipei branch as part of the “10th Green Map Instructor Training” project. (see it below in the original format and here, on the Green Map Platform. )

Our versatile mapping platform is designed for collaboration and ease of use. Quickly, you will have a great Green Map made for and with your community!

 A bulb lasagne can give you a great display that lasts for weeks.  It's nothing to do with food!!  It just means planting in layers. 

Discover seasonal festivals, guided tours, and workshops happening nearby. Dive into nature and enjoy your city’s green spaces with others!

Discover seasonal festivals, guided tours, and workshops happening nearby. Dive into nature and enjoy your city’s green spaces with others!

Discover seasonal flea markets, and pop-up shops with used goods happening nearby.