Art and watering at ECCG

Cambridge artist and garden volunteer Rebecca led a watering and painting party in the garden last Sunday. Colleagues from art gallery Kettle's Yard joined Rebecca to see the space and enjoy its summer feel. Rebecca chose flowers for Ede's cottages at Kettle's Yard: marigolds, achilleas and chamomile.

Our strong black shed got repainted and the sign got a makeover too. The garden had art exhibitions in the past through Pivotal and we hope it keeps inspiring us and you for a very long time.

Transition party and keep voting for us!

 

The Transition Feast, upgraded from 'party' because of the abundance of delicious food, was a big success with 25 people joining in the celebrations. There were some new members, including families with children and a little dog.

Anna took these photos and told us that there were great conversations near our new hut, which provided much-needed shade on a hot Sunday.

You can still vote for our wonderful hut until 13 July, it's free and easy. Click here, no need to register

We are shortlisted for Shed of the Year, please vote for us - it's free and easy

Here is a video of how the shed was created through volunteer work and support from individuals and organisations. Check out the previous post for details of Transition's party on 25 June, where you can see it for yourself.

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Party time... do join us on 25 June

 

Our partner, Transition Cambridge, is hosting a Picnic and BBQ at ECCG, 12pm to 2pm.

You will be able to see the new hut and have some great conversations with like-minded individuals.

It is also the perfect opportunity to check us out if you are thinking of joining a community garden (it's free!).

Please bring food and drink to share.

Our blog is popular!

We received an email that this blog is at number 16 of the top 60 gardening blogs on the web... although they believe we are in Cambridge, MA! We will try to reach them to get a correction...

The whole list is here: https://blog.feedspot.com/community_garden_blogs/

Permaculture and ECCG

 

The PechaKucha talk our coordinator Charlotte did for the Cambridge Zero Festival 2022.

A brief video on permaculture and a visual history of ECCG as it developed in around ten years. The blog has been documenting its growth for nine years, following from the early planning years.

A big thank-you to all the volunteers who have offered help, expertise and resources. 

A grateful shout-out to all those who donated in kind or financially.

Hello Spring! Welcome to our meeting hut

We had a weird winter: cold, warm, cold and snow in March! Today is the first day of spring, with meadows full of daffodils and crocuses. On Sunday, the ECCG had a party to celebrate the new meeting hut. Charlotte, our coordinator, sent these lovely photos.

As with other parties, it was open to all ages - the hut and its amenities were fully tried and tested on the day. Scroll down to see photos of the event and how we celebrated this wonderful building, a labour of love. Thank you to all the volunteers and those who donated money and materials for this project.