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Grow Forth Network

Grow Forth is a network for individuals and groups interested in local food - whether growing it, sourcing it, eating it, or celebrating it!  Join this group to share with and learn from one another on a wide range of food-related issues.  

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Latest Activity: May 14

Grow Forth Summit 2013

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Grow Forth Local Food Survey

Started by Emily Harvey Jan 23. 0 Replies

In the run up to the second Grow Forth Event we are trying to capture as much information about what folks in Forth Valley think about a Local Food Network. To help click on this link, thank you.…Continue

Input for Blasda Wanted

Started by Diane Jul 2, 2012. 0 Replies

Stirling Council have been in touch to ask if anyone is interested in organising a harvest celebration / pot luck lunch on Saturday, 15 September 2012 as part of Blasda, or has recipes to share."What…Continue

Tags: recipes, stirling, local_food, Blasda

Calls to make Rural Skills Apprenticeships more relevant

Started by Diane Jun 7, 2012. 0 Replies

On a related matter, Scottish Land & Estates are calling on the Scottish Government to make Rural Skills Apprenticeships more relevant to modern rural businesses.  Read the press release at…Continue

Tags: Scottish, Land, and, Estates, development

New course on growing and marketing food for local markets announced

Started by Diane Jun 7, 2012. 0 Replies

We've just had an email from Nourish, who is working with Elmwood College, Lantra and Skills Development Scotland to develop a certificated course for those wanting to start (or brush up their skills…Continue

Tags: local, food, markets, growing, development

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Comment by Emily Harvey on April 24, 2013 at 10:36

The Scottish Government is reviewing its Legislative framework for allotments, Click here for more info

Comment by Emily Harvey on January 9, 2013 at 19:23

Just received the Fife Diet recipe book for winter thought I would share the link with you all, Fife Diet, some great looking recipes..

Comment by Emily Harvey on December 19, 2012 at 12:44

Happy Festive Holidays to you all, I hope you have a great holiday, with lots of festive cheer.
Em

Comment by Emily Harvey on October 22, 2012 at 11:57

Edible%20and%20Tasty%20Spaces%20Seminar%205th%20December%202012.pdf

Seminar all about Growing Edible food in your High Street. 05/12/2012, InverKeithing Civic Community Centre.

 

Comment by Emily Harvey on September 20, 2012 at 12:06

Pam Warhurst Edible Todmorden

I saw this Ted Talk by Pam Warhurst from Edible Todmorden a few days ago. Its very inspiring and the best 13 minutes of viewing I have seen for a while. Hope you enjoy it.

 

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Stirling Cycle Hub Launch

The Stirling Cycle Hub is open!  Pop in to meet our staff, look at our wall maps, and learn more about the hub.

Open everyday from 10am to 6pm

For more information contact Graham at 01786 449 215.

Forth Zero Waste News

Have a look at our new Winter 2012/2013 Forth Zero Waste News.

The last few months have been full of fun and exciting events.  we thank everyone who was involved.

Click here to view the Newsletter.

To All Bakers and Cooks...

The Forth Valley Orchard Group, in conjunction with Forth Environment Link, is creating a file of recipes using orchard fruits – apples, pears, plums, damsons, cherries, pears, and nuts – to be published in 2013 as part of our celebration of orchards in Forth Valley. Read more

FORTH ENVIRONMENT LINK IS SEEKING A TREASURER

Are you interested in getting involved in your community?  Forth Environment Link is a progressive environmental organisation looking for an energetic and committed Treasurer. 

For more details click here

Blog Posts

I am building a 2Ltr Plastic Bottle Greenhouse - Can You Help?

Posted by Malcolm Morgan on April 15, 2013 at 13:00 1 Comment

Hi Guys

Although we have grown our own vegetables for a few years, recycled, and produce our own compost, we wish to go a step further with adding a homemade wormery and a HOMEMADE RECYCLED PLASTIC BOTTLE GREEN HOUSE.

Although I…

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Art and Allotments

Posted by Alison Swanson on March 22, 2013 at 17:36 0 Comments

We all know allotments are beautiful but its official now, they are art. The Compass Gallery in Glasgow in conjunction with the Scottish Allotments and Gardens Society are running an exhibition focusing solely on allotments in May and June of…

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Wood for All has a Facebook page - like us to keep up to date with events and courses

Posted by Nikki Kenn on March 18, 2013 at 15:58 0 Comments

Hi all,

Wood for All had set up a facebook page - so now you can keep posted on great courses, woodland events, local wood fuel activities and wood fuel heating drop in sessions in the Stirling area. Not to mention opportunities to get…

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Mighty oaks from little acorns grow...

Posted by Foragers Foods on March 14, 2013 at 12:30 0 Comments

Our research and development facility is nearing completion...

Whilst we continue to wait for planning approval, we…

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