The Bardon Grange project aims to support university students, staff and the local community in growing their own organic fruit and veg, and gives people access to some growing space.
We are always happy to welcome new members along; you don't need to know anything about growing food - just as long as you don't mind getting your hands dirty!
The Bardon Grange project is based in an old walled garden situated next to the Oxley halls of residence in Far Headingley, off Weetwood Lane, and is coordinated by Leeds University Union.
We have gardening sessions most Wednesday afternoons and a work day once a month at a weekend.
You can join our Facebook group 'Bardon Grange Project – grow your own' to keep up to date with what we're up to or email us to be added to the mailing list.
Busy planning year ahead
At the moment, we're busy planning what we're going to grow this year, working out who's going to help with what and getting seeds sown as we go into spring.
We also have a membership scheme (£5 for 12 months) for people who want to help in the garden and get a share of the produce, take part in courses, buy plants or compost from us, or simply support the project.
On Saturday 12 March 11am-4.30pm we have a fruit tree grafting course with Niels Corfield from Edible Cities. It costs £15 for the day (including one rootstock) – booking is essential. If you are interested in taking part in a grafting course but can't make 12 March, please let us know as we will arrange another one if there's enough interest!
To book on to the grafting course or for information on anything to do with the Bardon Grange Project, contact Lizzie at bardongrangeproject@luu.leeds.ac.uk.
Guest blogger Simon Coward is a membership and publicity assistant at Leeds University Union.
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