Welcome to the very first horticultural workshop at Denmarkfield Allotments! Join staff and volunteers from Rewilding Denmarkfield and Perthshire Seed Library for this interactive workshop based on our new community plot. It will get you thinking more about how sowing different seeds together can help promote plant health and boost biodiversity - a win win!
Our Growing Workshop 'Successional Sowing and Seedy Companions' will kick off at 10.30am and will run until 12pm, and for this please book a ticket by donation in advance.
It will involve us talking together about the what, why, and how of companion plants before getting stuck into planning veg beds, sowing seeds, and transplanting seedlings. Open to beginners looking to improve their gardening knowledge and learn new skills, AND those with more experience to share (there are always conversational rabbit holes to travel down!) We will be working with veg seed, flowers, and herbs, and this is a great way to find out more about the incredible service offered by Perthshire Seed Library - all while surrounded by nature.
N.B. We have a raised bed at 90cm tall, so do not worry if bending or kneeling is an issue for you.
Our Allotment Open Day will run after this, from 12pm - 1.30pm and this a free drop-in. There will be kids activities, hot drinks & home baking, and a plant/seed swap - so bring your curiousity, your wee ones, and any seed(lings) to share!
No need to book a ticket for this section of the day, but please feel free to message Laurie if you are planning on coming along.
Any donations on the day towards covering open day costs gratefully received.
To keep the vehicle pressure on this core path low, we suggest parking outside the Luncarty Memorial Hall and walking down (15 mins) however if this is an issue in terms of access, just get in touch with Laurie and we can get you parked closer to the allotment site. We can't wait to see you there.
Any questions at all, please contact Laurie! laurie@denmarkfield.co.uk/ 07425070906
