The Ericht Allotment Association manages a small allotment site situated on the banks of the River Ericht in Blairgowrie, Perthshire. Our site on the bank of the river Ericht currently hosts 16 full plots (4m x 13m) and 1 half plot (6.5m x 4m). Each plot also comes with a section within the poly tunnel…
View MoreThe CDT secured funding from Awards for All, LEADER, Perth & Kinross Council and a very generous donation from a couple with connections to the village to fund the creation of the Community Orchard, plant an edible hedge, purchase picnic tables, tools, install a deer grid at the entrance of Cultybraggan Camp, a hen enclosure…
View MoreThe Comrie Allotments Association was formed and formally constituted on 28th of August, 2008 and currently hold a lease with the Comrie Development Trust until the 31st March 2024. A set of simple rules are in place and were drawn up under the initial guidance of the CDT and the agreement of the CAA, these…
View MoreSet up in 2015 with the aim of creating a beautiful and abundant garden that could provide us with livelihoods whilst being a vital community resource and wildlife heaven. We wanted this space to inspire creativity and connect people to the land and where their food comes from, experimenting with growing techniques that help life…
View MoreWe are a small, local workers cooperative based on a community farm. We believe that people should be connected to where their food comes from and be part of the farm community. We grow using organic, no-dig and agroecological methods. We believe that food can be grown in a way that nourishes people and is…
View MoreBringing our community together through gardening. We want the garden to be a place were people feel safe, relaxed and peaceful. In the current climate outdoor spaces are more important than ever. It generates a huge amount of community spirit to regenerate the garden. We want people to walk through the garden, smell the flowers,…
View MoreThe Crieff Allotment Association was formed in 2011 after former Chairman John put an article in the local paper to see if anyone shared his desire to grow his own fruit and vegetables. After gaining much interest from the local community, the newly-formed group approached the authorities to enquire about land for an allotment site….
View MoreThe orchard was planted in Autumn 2008 on land, which was once used as a market garden, belonging to Atholl Estates. The trees were planted by local schoolchildren and residents, Atholl rangers and a team of volunteers from Price Waterhouse Cooper. There are 173 trees, a mixture of apple, pear, plum, cherry and greengage with…
View MoreThe Field is a community growing project, producing vegetables, fruit and cut flowers for sale and distribution to the community and volunteers. We grow along organic principles. We have high regard for the soil, try to minimise impact on the environment and reduce food miles while growing high quality crops suited to the season and…
View MoreSince May 2014 we have worked to nurture and convert an acre of donated land in Camserney, Perthshire, into a vibrant biodynamic garden growing vegetables, herbs and flowers. We also promote an understanding of innovative, biodynamic methods and provide vulnerable people in our community with the skills, support and space to train, volunteer and work….
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