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SUMMARY:Market Garden Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:Join us to help out in the Market Garden\, and experience veg growing at a large scale \nVolunteer Sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/Y3KTB \nIt’s a two-hour session\, starting at 10am. Please try to arrive on time as we explain and set up all the tasks at the beginning. \nWe’ll share a coffee and biscuit after\, or you can bring your lunch to enjoy in the gardens. \nNewcomers and auld hands are all very welcome. You don’t need any specific knowledge or skills to volunteer in the Market Garden. You do need some energy and to be fairly steady on your feet. Market Garden volunteering sessions can involve quite a bit of walking and physical activity. The tasks are usually ‘big jobs’ where many hands make light work (eg. weeding\, wheelbarrowing woodchip for paths\, planting a big area with transplants). \nIf you’re worried about your body’s stamina or mobility\, you might prefer to start with the Community Garden drop-in sessions instead. \nBut we don’t ask anyone to go beyond their limits for any task\, and you can always take breaks or rotate between jobs. You are welcome to use this as a way to help you build up your fitness. If you are not sure if it’s right for you\, please contact us with any questions. Otherwise\, sign up and we’ll see you there!
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/market-garden-volunteering-75/
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Drop-in Gardening
DESCRIPTION:We run drop-in sessions every week with Agnes\, Lisa and Hannah in the Community Allotments and Garden. If you’re looking for a way to learn about growing food… or to share the knowledge you have… or for community… or for some fresh air and gentle exercise… or to make a difference locally… or for a reason to get out the house – try coming along! Newcomers and beginners always welcome. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time on your first day – after that\, it’s drop-in anytime during the opening hours. \nYou can get involved with growing fruit and veg in the shared plot\, wildlife habitat enhancements\, and taking care of the wildflower mound and Community Orchard. Just come along on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon and you’ll be welcomed in. \nWe’ve got outdoor work kit you can borrow\, plus gloves\, and we supply all the tools. Just bring yourself. \nClick here for access notes and FAQs  \nAs ever\, if you have any questions about these sessions\, you can contact communityallotments@lauristonfarm.org
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/tuesday-drop-in-gardening-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260817T101800Z
CREATED:20260817T101800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T101800Z
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SUMMARY:Rye Threshing
DESCRIPTION:New volunteering sessions to thresh our Herbridean Rye after a successful harvest… \nWe are going to attempt some threshing of the rye. This will involve bashing the grains out of their husks onto a tarp. It has been suggested that this could be great therapy for getting all the anger and frustration about the state of the world out\, and making a great food staple available at the same time. \nIf you’d like to join us\, register here on the sign-up sheet : https://volunteersignup.org/CQT8A \nIt will be very dependent on weather\, so do sign up\, so we will let you know the night before whether it will go ahead or not.
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/rye-threshing/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260727T170916Z
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SUMMARY:Community Meal
DESCRIPTION:Come and share some soup\, salad and delicious bread from Granton Garden Bakery. \nEveryone welcome\, newcomers and auld hands\, no need to book – just come along and eat. We will be at the hand-built Kitchen in the Community Garden and Allotments. \n  \nMeals Are Free Thanks to the Funders\nThe Community Meals are part of our Community Kitchen Table project\, which is kindly funded by The University of Edinburgh Community Grants Fund. \nThe Community Kitchen Table brings people together to harvest\, cook\, preserve\, and share nutritious\, locally-sourced food – it’s North Edinburgh residents eating well\, learning new skills\, and supporting one another. \n  \nAccess Notes and Directions\nClick here for info on coming to the farm \nThe meal will be in the Community Allotments & Garden. To find us\, come in through the gate at the back of the Toby Carvery car park\, go through the farmyard to the fenced Allotments & Garden on the right hand side (past the ‘Welcome’ portacabin). When you come into the garden\, you’ll spot the community kitchen. \nThe Allotments & Garden are on uneven grassy ground\, which can be muddy. \nThis is an outdoor event – please dress for windy north Edinburgh. The Community Kitchen has a small indoor workspace\, the seating area is on an open-sided wooden deck. There is a short ramp up to the wooden deck. \nThere is a spacious\, single cubicle\, level access\, gender-neutral composting toilet in the garden.
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/community-meal-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260727T171552Z
CREATED:20260727T171552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T171552Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Drop-in Gardening
DESCRIPTION:We run drop-in sessions every week with Agnes\, Lisa and Hannah in the Community Allotments and Garden. If you’re looking for a way to learn about growing food… or to share the knowledge you have… or for community… or for some fresh air and gentle exercise… or to make a difference locally… or for a reason to get out the house – try coming along! Newcomers and beginners always welcome. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time on your first day – after that\, it’s drop-in anytime during the opening hours. \nYou can get involved with growing fruit and veg in the shared plot\, wildlife habitat enhancements\, and taking care of the wildflower mound and Community Orchard. Just come along on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon and you’ll be welcomed in. \nWe’ve got outdoor work kit you can borrow\, plus gloves\, and we supply all the tools. Just bring yourself. \nClick here for access notes and FAQs  \nAs ever\, if you have any questions about these sessions\, you can contact communityallotments@lauristonfarm.org
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/thursday-drop-in-gardening-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T113000
DTSTAMP:20260817T101829Z
CREATED:20260817T101829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T101829Z
UID:4711-1787304600-1787311800@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Rye Threshing
DESCRIPTION:New volunteering sessions to thresh our Herbridean Rye after a successful harvest… \nWe are going to attempt some threshing of the rye. This will involve bashing the grains out of their husks onto a tarp. It has been suggested that this could be great therapy for getting all the anger and frustration about the state of the world out\, and making a great food staple available at the same time. \nIf you’d like to join us\, register here on the sign-up sheet : https://volunteersignup.org/CQT8A \nIt will be very dependent on weather\, so do sign up\, so we will let you know the night before whether it will go ahead or not.
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/rye-threshing-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260822T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260822T113000
DTSTAMP:20260817T101907Z
CREATED:20260817T101907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T101907Z
UID:4713-1787391000-1787398200@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Rye Threshing
DESCRIPTION:New volunteering sessions to thresh our Herbridean Rye after a successful harvest… \nWe are going to attempt some threshing of the rye. This will involve bashing the grains out of their husks onto a tarp. It has been suggested that this could be great therapy for getting all the anger and frustration about the state of the world out\, and making a great food staple available at the same time. \nIf you’d like to join us\, register here on the sign-up sheet : https://volunteersignup.org/CQT8A \nIt will be very dependent on weather\, so do sign up\, so we will let you know the night before whether it will go ahead or not.
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/rye-threshing-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260825T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260727T170813Z
CREATED:20260727T170729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T170813Z
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SUMMARY:Market Garden Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:Join us to help out in the Market Garden\, and experience veg growing at a large scale \nVolunteer Sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/Y3KTB \nIt’s a two-hour session\, starting at 10am. Please try to arrive on time as we explain and set up all the tasks at the beginning. \nWe’ll share a coffee and biscuit after\, or you can bring your lunch to enjoy in the gardens. \nNewcomers and auld hands are all very welcome. You don’t need any specific knowledge or skills to volunteer in the Market Garden. You do need some energy and to be fairly steady on your feet. Market Garden volunteering sessions can involve quite a bit of walking and physical activity. The tasks are usually ‘big jobs’ where many hands make light work (eg. weeding\, wheelbarrowing woodchip for paths\, planting a big area with transplants). \nIf you’re worried about your body’s stamina or mobility\, you might prefer to start with the Community Garden drop-in sessions instead. \nBut we don’t ask anyone to go beyond their limits for any task\, and you can always take breaks or rotate between jobs. You are welcome to use this as a way to help you build up your fitness. If you are not sure if it’s right for you\, please contact us with any questions. Otherwise\, sign up and we’ll see you there!
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/market-garden-volunteering-76/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260825T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260727T171430Z
CREATED:20260727T171430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T171430Z
UID:4671-1787662800-1787673600@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Tuesday Drop-in Gardening
DESCRIPTION:We run drop-in sessions every week with Agnes\, Lisa and Hannah in the Community Allotments and Garden. If you’re looking for a way to learn about growing food… or to share the knowledge you have… or for community… or for some fresh air and gentle exercise… or to make a difference locally… or for a reason to get out the house – try coming along! Newcomers and beginners always welcome. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time on your first day – after that\, it’s drop-in anytime during the opening hours. \nYou can get involved with growing fruit and veg in the shared plot\, wildlife habitat enhancements\, and taking care of the wildflower mound and Community Orchard. Just come along on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon and you’ll be welcomed in. \nWe’ve got outdoor work kit you can borrow\, plus gloves\, and we supply all the tools. Just bring yourself. \nClick here for access notes and FAQs  \nAs ever\, if you have any questions about these sessions\, you can contact communityallotments@lauristonfarm.org
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/tuesday-drop-in-gardening-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260827T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260827T140000
DTSTAMP:20260824T104532Z
CREATED:20260727T170942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T104532Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Community Meal
DESCRIPTION:Sorry we need to cancel this community meal date – jury duty means we may be a staff member down. \n(Drop in gardening still on in the afternoon\, and community meals back next week)
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/community-meal-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260827T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260727T171615Z
CREATED:20260727T171615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T171615Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Drop-in Gardening
DESCRIPTION:We run drop-in sessions every week with Agnes\, Lisa and Hannah in the Community Allotments and Garden. If you’re looking for a way to learn about growing food… or to share the knowledge you have… or for community… or for some fresh air and gentle exercise… or to make a difference locally… or for a reason to get out the house – try coming along! Newcomers and beginners always welcome. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time on your first day – after that\, it’s drop-in anytime during the opening hours. \nYou can get involved with growing fruit and veg in the shared plot\, wildlife habitat enhancements\, and taking care of the wildflower mound and Community Orchard. Just come along on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon and you’ll be welcomed in. \nWe’ve got outdoor work kit you can borrow\, plus gloves\, and we supply all the tools. Just bring yourself. \nClick here for access notes and FAQs  \nAs ever\, if you have any questions about these sessions\, you can contact communityallotments@lauristonfarm.org
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/thursday-drop-in-gardening-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T113000
DTSTAMP:20260824T164508Z
CREATED:20260824T164508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T164508Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Patch Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:The farm produces a lot of its own seed because we know from experience that if we produce our seed well\, it makes for way healthier plants than anything we buy. Seed learns to adapt to our soil and climate. Saving seed is a crucial part of food sovereignty\, and that means taking care of this year’s crop. Year-on-year\, we produce more seed and hopefully get better at it! We could do with some extra hands on Friday mornings to help us grow and care for our seed crops. \nIf you’d like to help with the crops that we are growing to save the seeds\, sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/L73WY \n  \nWho Is This For?\nYou don’t need previous experience. For this session\, you do need to be fairly steady on your feet and have a bit of stamina for walking. We supply gloves and any tools. Under 16s welcome\, accompanied by an adult. \n  \nAccess Notes & Directions\nWe will be outdoors working on the seed beds in the market garden. Please dress for windy north Edinburgh. There will be quite a bit of walking on rough grassy ground\, and bending over to weed etc. No heavy lifting. The market garden is on the west side of the farm\, near Cramond Road South. You can come in from Cramond Road/Barnton Gardens on foot or bike\, but not by car. You can also walk or cycle across the farm from the Silverknowes side (approx 15-20 minute walk). \nIf you’re arriving by bike\, please don’t turn right off Cramond Road South/Barnton Gardens – it’s a dangerous corner. Keep going to the roundabout and go around it to get a safe left turn into the farm. \n 
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/seed-patch-volunteering-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T153000
DTSTAMP:20260727T165251Z
CREATED:20260727T165026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T165251Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Introduction to Growing Your Own Food
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn to grow your own food?\nIt’s never too late to start! In this weekend course\, you will learn the basics of propagation from seed\, be introduced to the growing calendar\, get some seeds started on their growing journey\, and learn about the wonders of soil\, compost and seed. \nThis is a fun and practical two-day course with Lisa Houston in our community garden plot. No reading or written work needed. Soup and bread will be provided for lunches. You’ll come away knowing how to grow amazing fresh food with no pesticides. All while being out in the fresh air surrounded by healthy plants\, friendly folk\, and beautiful views. \nThis is an intensive version of the course that we usually run in May/June over six sessions (we will cover most of the same things over the two days). It will run 10am-3:30pm on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August. \nPrevious course participants on the six session course said: \n“Very lovely people\, I get lots of new information about vegetables\, and how important is the soil for all of us and the planet. I am happy that I participated in that course because helped me to gain confidence in understanding how to look after vegetables\, soil and the nature.” \n“I really enjoyed getting involved in the practical aspects of the course and learning the theoretical! It was really well balanced! \n  \nClick here to book your space on Ticket Tailor \n  \nWho is This For?\nThis course is for beginners who want to learn how to grow vegetables using wildlife-friendly methods (no pesticides). You don’t need to have your own garden – maybe you will one day. Or you can use these skills in any community growing space. The teaching is aimed at adults but you’re welcome to attend with a baby or young child.\nAccessibility Notes \nWe will be in our Community Allotments and Garden\, which has no stairs but is uneven\, rough grassy ground and can get muddy. People have navigated it in robust wheelchairs and with walking aids. There is a spacious\, single cubicle\, level access\, gender-neutral composting toilet in the garden. \nWe will mostly be outdoors – be prepared for windy north Edinburgh! There is hands-on activity\, but no heavy lifting. We have outdoor kit you can borrow (wellies\, waterproofs\, fleeces). We don’t have microphones\, but will be a fairly small group (under 20 people). \nSee below about ticket pricing and financial accessibility. \n  \nAbout the Course Prices\nWe have three different prices for this course. Paying the standard rate makes a contribution to covering our costs. If you can afford to pay the higher rate\, you enable us to offer the discounted rate to folk under financial stress. \nThis course is over two days – the price is the total for both days: \nSolidarity (Pay it Forward) £120\nStandard Rate £80\nSolidarity (Take if you Need) £40\n+ booking fee \nClick here to book your space on Ticket Tailor \n  \nWe can arrange a free space if the cost would prevent you from being able to attend – please email communityallotments@lauristonfarm.org to request this
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/weekend-introduction-to-growing-your-own-food/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160317Z
CREATED:20260824T160317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160317Z
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SUMMARY:Market Garden Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:Join us to help out in the Market Garden\, and experience veg growing at a large scale \nVolunteer Sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/Y3KTB \nIt’s a two-hour session\, starting at 10am. Please try to arrive on time as we explain and set up all the tasks at the beginning. \nWe’ll share a coffee and biscuit after\, or you can bring your lunch to enjoy in the gardens. \nNewcomers and auld hands are all very welcome. You don’t need any specific knowledge or skills to volunteer in the Market Garden. You do need some energy and to be fairly steady on your feet. Market Garden volunteering sessions can involve quite a bit of walking and physical activity. The tasks are usually ‘big jobs’ where many hands make light work (eg. weeding\, wheelbarrowing woodchip for paths\, planting a big area with transplants). \nIf you’re worried about your body’s stamina or mobility\, you might prefer to start with the Community Garden drop-in sessions instead. \nBut we don’t ask anyone to go beyond their limits for any task\, and you can always take breaks or rotate between jobs. You are welcome to use this as a way to help you build up your fitness. If you are not sure if it’s right for you\, please contact us with any questions. Otherwise\, sign up and we’ll see you there!
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/market-garden-volunteering-77/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T160000
DTSTAMP:20260727T171452Z
CREATED:20260727T171452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T171452Z
UID:4673-1788267600-1788278400@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Tuesday Drop-in Gardening
DESCRIPTION:We run drop-in sessions every week with Agnes\, Lisa and Hannah in the Community Allotments and Garden. If you’re looking for a way to learn about growing food… or to share the knowledge you have… or for community… or for some fresh air and gentle exercise… or to make a difference locally… or for a reason to get out the house – try coming along! Newcomers and beginners always welcome. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time on your first day – after that\, it’s drop-in anytime during the opening hours. \nYou can get involved with growing fruit and veg in the shared plot\, wildlife habitat enhancements\, and taking care of the wildflower mound and Community Orchard. Just come along on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon and you’ll be welcomed in. \nWe’ve got outdoor work kit you can borrow\, plus gloves\, and we supply all the tools. Just bring yourself. \nClick here for access notes and FAQs  \nAs ever\, if you have any questions about these sessions\, you can contact communityallotments@lauristonfarm.org
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/tuesday-drop-in-gardening-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160524Z
CREATED:20260824T160524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160524Z
UID:4727-1788267600-1788278400@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Tuesday Drop-in Gardening
DESCRIPTION:We run drop-in sessions every week with Agnes\, Lisa and Hannah in the Community Allotments and Garden. If you’re looking for a way to learn about growing food… or to share the knowledge you have… or for community… or for some fresh air and gentle exercise… or to make a difference locally… or for a reason to get out the house – try coming along! Newcomers and beginners always welcome. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time on your first day – after that\, it’s drop-in anytime during the opening hours. \nYou can get involved with growing fruit and veg in the shared plot\, wildlife habitat enhancements\, and taking care of the wildflower mound and Community Orchard. Just come along on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon and you’ll be welcomed in. \nWe’ve got outdoor work kit you can borrow\, plus gloves\, and we supply all the tools. Just bring yourself. \nClick here for access notes and FAQs  \nAs ever\, if you have any questions about these sessions\, you can contact communityallotments@lauristonfarm.org
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/tuesday-drop-in-gardening-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T170000
DTSTAMP:20260727T171644Z
CREATED:20260727T171644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T171644Z
UID:4681-1788444000-1788454800@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Thursday Drop-in Gardening
DESCRIPTION:We run drop-in sessions every week with Agnes\, Lisa and Hannah in the Community Allotments and Garden. If you’re looking for a way to learn about growing food… or to share the knowledge you have… or for community… or for some fresh air and gentle exercise… or to make a difference locally… or for a reason to get out the house – try coming along! Newcomers and beginners always welcome. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time on your first day – after that\, it’s drop-in anytime during the opening hours. \nYou can get involved with growing fruit and veg in the shared plot\, wildlife habitat enhancements\, and taking care of the wildflower mound and Community Orchard. Just come along on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon and you’ll be welcomed in. \nWe’ve got outdoor work kit you can borrow\, plus gloves\, and we supply all the tools. Just bring yourself. \nClick here for access notes and FAQs  \nAs ever\, if you have any questions about these sessions\, you can contact communityallotments@lauristonfarm.org
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/thursday-drop-in-gardening-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T170000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160842Z
CREATED:20260824T160842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160842Z
UID:4737-1788444000-1788454800@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Thursday Drop-in Gardening
DESCRIPTION:We run drop-in sessions every week with Agnes\, Lisa and Hannah in the Community Allotments and Garden. If you’re looking for a way to learn about growing food… or to share the knowledge you have… or for community… or for some fresh air and gentle exercise… or to make a difference locally… or for a reason to get out the house – try coming along! Newcomers and beginners always welcome. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time on your first day – after that\, it’s drop-in anytime during the opening hours. \nYou can get involved with growing fruit and veg in the shared plot\, wildlife habitat enhancements\, and taking care of the wildflower mound and Community Orchard. Just come along on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon and you’ll be welcomed in. \nWe’ve got outdoor work kit you can borrow\, plus gloves\, and we supply all the tools. Just bring yourself. \nClick here for access notes and FAQs  \nAs ever\, if you have any questions about these sessions\, you can contact communityallotments@lauristonfarm.org
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/thursday-drop-in-gardening-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T113000
DTSTAMP:20260824T164533Z
CREATED:20260824T164533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T164533Z
UID:4748-1788514200-1788521400@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Seed Patch Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:The farm produces a lot of its own seed because we know from experience that if we produce our seed well\, it makes for way healthier plants than anything we buy. Seed learns to adapt to our soil and climate. Saving seed is a crucial part of food sovereignty\, and that means taking care of this year’s crop. Year-on-year\, we produce more seed and hopefully get better at it! We could do with some extra hands on Friday mornings to help us grow and care for our seed crops. \nIf you’d like to help with the crops that we are growing to save the seeds\, sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/L73WY \n  \nWho Is This For?\nYou don’t need previous experience. For this session\, you do need to be fairly steady on your feet and have a bit of stamina for walking. We supply gloves and any tools. Under 16s welcome\, accompanied by an adult. \n  \nAccess Notes & Directions\nWe will be outdoors working on the seed beds in the market garden. Please dress for windy north Edinburgh. There will be quite a bit of walking on rough grassy ground\, and bending over to weed etc. No heavy lifting. The market garden is on the west side of the farm\, near Cramond Road South. You can come in from Cramond Road/Barnton Gardens on foot or bike\, but not by car. You can also walk or cycle across the farm from the Silverknowes side (approx 15-20 minute walk). \nIf you’re arriving by bike\, please don’t turn right off Cramond Road South/Barnton Gardens – it’s a dangerous corner. Keep going to the roundabout and go around it to get a safe left turn into the farm. \n 
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/seed-patch-volunteering-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160340Z
CREATED:20260824T160340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160340Z
UID:4721-1788861600-1788868800@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Market Garden Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:Join us to help out in the Market Garden\, and experience veg growing at a large scale \nVolunteer Sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/Y3KTB \nIt’s a two-hour session\, starting at 10am. Please try to arrive on time as we explain and set up all the tasks at the beginning. \nWe’ll share a coffee and biscuit after\, or you can bring your lunch to enjoy in the gardens. \nNewcomers and auld hands are all very welcome. You don’t need any specific knowledge or skills to volunteer in the Market Garden. You do need some energy and to be fairly steady on your feet. Market Garden volunteering sessions can involve quite a bit of walking and physical activity. The tasks are usually ‘big jobs’ where many hands make light work (eg. weeding\, wheelbarrowing woodchip for paths\, planting a big area with transplants). \nIf you’re worried about your body’s stamina or mobility\, you might prefer to start with the Community Garden drop-in sessions instead. \nBut we don’t ask anyone to go beyond their limits for any task\, and you can always take breaks or rotate between jobs. You are welcome to use this as a way to help you build up your fitness. If you are not sure if it’s right for you\, please contact us with any questions. Otherwise\, sign up and we’ll see you there!
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/market-garden-volunteering-78/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160619Z
CREATED:20260824T160619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160619Z
UID:4729-1788872400-1788883200@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Tuesday Drop-in Gardening
DESCRIPTION:We run drop-in sessions every week with Agnes\, Lisa and Hannah in the Community Allotments and Garden. If you’re looking for a way to learn about growing food… or to share the knowledge you have… or for community… or for some fresh air and gentle exercise… or to make a difference locally… or for a reason to get out the house – try coming along! Newcomers and beginners always welcome. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time on your first day – after that\, it’s drop-in anytime during the opening hours. \nYou can get involved with growing fruit and veg in the shared plot\, wildlife habitat enhancements\, and taking care of the wildflower mound and Community Orchard. Just come along on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon and you’ll be welcomed in. \nWe’ve got outdoor work kit you can borrow\, plus gloves\, and we supply all the tools. Just bring yourself. \nClick here for access notes and FAQs  \nAs ever\, if you have any questions about these sessions\, you can contact communityallotments@lauristonfarm.org
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/tuesday-drop-in-gardening-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160906Z
CREATED:20260824T160906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160906Z
UID:4739-1789048800-1789059600@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Thursday Drop-in Gardening
DESCRIPTION:We run drop-in sessions every week with Agnes\, Lisa and Hannah in the Community Allotments and Garden. If you’re looking for a way to learn about growing food… or to share the knowledge you have… or for community… or for some fresh air and gentle exercise… or to make a difference locally… or for a reason to get out the house – try coming along! Newcomers and beginners always welcome. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time on your first day – after that\, it’s drop-in anytime during the opening hours. \nYou can get involved with growing fruit and veg in the shared plot\, wildlife habitat enhancements\, and taking care of the wildflower mound and Community Orchard. Just come along on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon and you’ll be welcomed in. \nWe’ve got outdoor work kit you can borrow\, plus gloves\, and we supply all the tools. Just bring yourself. \nClick here for access notes and FAQs  \nAs ever\, if you have any questions about these sessions\, you can contact communityallotments@lauristonfarm.org
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/thursday-drop-in-gardening-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160643Z
CREATED:20260824T160643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160643Z
UID:4731-1789477200-1789488000@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Tuesday Drop-in Gardening
DESCRIPTION:We run drop-in sessions every week with Agnes\, Lisa and Hannah in the Community Allotments and Garden. If you’re looking for a way to learn about growing food… or to share the knowledge you have… or for community… or for some fresh air and gentle exercise… or to make a difference locally… or for a reason to get out the house – try coming along! Newcomers and beginners always welcome. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time on your first day – after that\, it’s drop-in anytime during the opening hours. \nYou can get involved with growing fruit and veg in the shared plot\, wildlife habitat enhancements\, and taking care of the wildflower mound and Community Orchard. Just come along on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon and you’ll be welcomed in. \nWe’ve got outdoor work kit you can borrow\, plus gloves\, and we supply all the tools. Just bring yourself. \nClick here for access notes and FAQs  \nAs ever\, if you have any questions about these sessions\, you can contact communityallotments@lauristonfarm.org
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/tuesday-drop-in-gardening-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160930Z
CREATED:20260824T160930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160930Z
UID:4741-1789653600-1789664400@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Thursday Drop-in Gardening
DESCRIPTION:We run drop-in sessions every week with Agnes\, Lisa and Hannah in the Community Allotments and Garden. If you’re looking for a way to learn about growing food… or to share the knowledge you have… or for community… or for some fresh air and gentle exercise… or to make a difference locally… or for a reason to get out the house – try coming along! Newcomers and beginners always welcome. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time on your first day – after that\, it’s drop-in anytime during the opening hours. \nYou can get involved with growing fruit and veg in the shared plot\, wildlife habitat enhancements\, and taking care of the wildflower mound and Community Orchard. Just come along on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon and you’ll be welcomed in. \nWe’ve got outdoor work kit you can borrow\, plus gloves\, and we supply all the tools. Just bring yourself. \nClick here for access notes and FAQs  \nAs ever\, if you have any questions about these sessions\, you can contact communityallotments@lauristonfarm.org
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/thursday-drop-in-gardening-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T113000
DTSTAMP:20260824T164556Z
CREATED:20260824T164556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T164556Z
UID:4750-1789723800-1789731000@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Seed Patch Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:The farm produces a lot of its own seed because we know from experience that if we produce our seed well\, it makes for way healthier plants than anything we buy. Seed learns to adapt to our soil and climate. Saving seed is a crucial part of food sovereignty\, and that means taking care of this year’s crop. Year-on-year\, we produce more seed and hopefully get better at it! We could do with some extra hands on Friday mornings to help us grow and care for our seed crops. \nIf you’d like to help with the crops that we are growing to save the seeds\, sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/L73WY \n  \nWho Is This For?\nYou don’t need previous experience. For this session\, you do need to be fairly steady on your feet and have a bit of stamina for walking. We supply gloves and any tools. Under 16s welcome\, accompanied by an adult. \n  \nAccess Notes & Directions\nWe will be outdoors working on the seed beds in the market garden. Please dress for windy north Edinburgh. There will be quite a bit of walking on rough grassy ground\, and bending over to weed etc. No heavy lifting. The market garden is on the west side of the farm\, near Cramond Road South. You can come in from Cramond Road/Barnton Gardens on foot or bike\, but not by car. You can also walk or cycle across the farm from the Silverknowes side (approx 15-20 minute walk). \nIf you’re arriving by bike\, please don’t turn right off Cramond Road South/Barnton Gardens – it’s a dangerous corner. Keep going to the roundabout and go around it to get a safe left turn into the farm. \n 
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/seed-patch-volunteering-14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160405Z
CREATED:20260824T160405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160405Z
UID:4723-1790071200-1790078400@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Market Garden Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:Join us to help out in the Market Garden\, and experience veg growing at a large scale \nVolunteer Sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/Y3KTB \nIt’s a two-hour session\, starting at 10am. Please try to arrive on time as we explain and set up all the tasks at the beginning. \nWe’ll share a coffee and biscuit after\, or you can bring your lunch to enjoy in the gardens. \nNewcomers and auld hands are all very welcome. You don’t need any specific knowledge or skills to volunteer in the Market Garden. You do need some energy and to be fairly steady on your feet. Market Garden volunteering sessions can involve quite a bit of walking and physical activity. The tasks are usually ‘big jobs’ where many hands make light work (eg. weeding\, wheelbarrowing woodchip for paths\, planting a big area with transplants). \nIf you’re worried about your body’s stamina or mobility\, you might prefer to start with the Community Garden drop-in sessions instead. \nBut we don’t ask anyone to go beyond their limits for any task\, and you can always take breaks or rotate between jobs. You are welcome to use this as a way to help you build up your fitness. If you are not sure if it’s right for you\, please contact us with any questions. Otherwise\, sign up and we’ll see you there!
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/market-garden-volunteering-79/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160709Z
CREATED:20260824T160709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160709Z
UID:4733-1790082000-1790092800@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Tuesday Drop-in Gardening
DESCRIPTION:We run drop-in sessions every week with Agnes\, Lisa and Hannah in the Community Allotments and Garden. If you’re looking for a way to learn about growing food… or to share the knowledge you have… or for community… or for some fresh air and gentle exercise… or to make a difference locally… or for a reason to get out the house – try coming along! Newcomers and beginners always welcome. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time on your first day – after that\, it’s drop-in anytime during the opening hours. \nYou can get involved with growing fruit and veg in the shared plot\, wildlife habitat enhancements\, and taking care of the wildflower mound and Community Orchard. Just come along on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon and you’ll be welcomed in. \nWe’ve got outdoor work kit you can borrow\, plus gloves\, and we supply all the tools. Just bring yourself. \nClick here for access notes and FAQs  \nAs ever\, if you have any questions about these sessions\, you can contact communityallotments@lauristonfarm.org
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/tuesday-drop-in-gardening-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160953Z
CREATED:20260824T160953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160953Z
UID:4743-1790258400-1790269200@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Thursday Drop-in Gardening
DESCRIPTION:We run drop-in sessions every week with Agnes\, Lisa and Hannah in the Community Allotments and Garden. If you’re looking for a way to learn about growing food… or to share the knowledge you have… or for community… or for some fresh air and gentle exercise… or to make a difference locally… or for a reason to get out the house – try coming along! Newcomers and beginners always welcome. Please try to arrive 10 minutes before the start time on your first day – after that\, it’s drop-in anytime during the opening hours. \nYou can get involved with growing fruit and veg in the shared plot\, wildlife habitat enhancements\, and taking care of the wildflower mound and Community Orchard. Just come along on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon and you’ll be welcomed in. \nWe’ve got outdoor work kit you can borrow\, plus gloves\, and we supply all the tools. Just bring yourself. \nClick here for access notes and FAQs  \nAs ever\, if you have any questions about these sessions\, you can contact communityallotments@lauristonfarm.org
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/thursday-drop-in-gardening-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T113000
DTSTAMP:20260824T164620Z
CREATED:20260824T164620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T164620Z
UID:4752-1790328600-1790335800@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Seed Patch Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:The farm produces a lot of its own seed because we know from experience that if we produce our seed well\, it makes for way healthier plants than anything we buy. Seed learns to adapt to our soil and climate. Saving seed is a crucial part of food sovereignty\, and that means taking care of this year’s crop. Year-on-year\, we produce more seed and hopefully get better at it! We could do with some extra hands on Friday mornings to help us grow and care for our seed crops. \nIf you’d like to help with the crops that we are growing to save the seeds\, sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/L73WY \n  \nWho Is This For?\nYou don’t need previous experience. For this session\, you do need to be fairly steady on your feet and have a bit of stamina for walking. We supply gloves and any tools. Under 16s welcome\, accompanied by an adult. \n  \nAccess Notes & Directions\nWe will be outdoors working on the seed beds in the market garden. Please dress for windy north Edinburgh. There will be quite a bit of walking on rough grassy ground\, and bending over to weed etc. No heavy lifting. The market garden is on the west side of the farm\, near Cramond Road South. You can come in from Cramond Road/Barnton Gardens on foot or bike\, but not by car. You can also walk or cycle across the farm from the Silverknowes side (approx 15-20 minute walk). \nIf you’re arriving by bike\, please don’t turn right off Cramond Road South/Barnton Gardens – it’s a dangerous corner. Keep going to the roundabout and go around it to get a safe left turn into the farm. \n 
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/seed-patch-volunteering-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T153000
DTSTAMP:20260727T165908Z
CREATED:20260727T165908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T165908Z
UID:4647-1790416800-1790436600@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Introduction to Seed Saving: Politics and Practicalities
DESCRIPTION:Learn to save seed from the crops you grow. This one-day workshop gives an introduction to why we should all be saving seed\, and the basics of how to go about it\, with opportunities for hands-on experience and a chance to see the farm’s various seed-saving projects. \nThe day will include tours of the seed saving in both the Community Garden and the Market Garden\, practical activities\, fresh soup and bread for lunch\, and plenty of time for questions and chat. \nAt Lauriston Farm\, we save seed for growing on our farm year on year and we know how our crops improve from this practice as the seeds adapt to the particularities of our land. We also grow seed crops for sale and as well as an abundance of seed for exchanging and sharing with our wider community. \nThis is one of our favourite subjects and we’re excited to share it with you – join us if you can! \n  \nClick here to book your space on Ticket Tailor \n(We are repeating this workshop in October if you can’t make this date) \n  \nWho is This For?\nThis workshop is for suitable for beginners. You don’t need to have your own garden or allotment – maybe you will one day. Or you can use these skills in any community growing space. The teaching is aimed at adults but you’re welcome to attend with a baby or young child. It is a repeat of the September workshop with the same name – you don’t need to attend both!\nAccessibility Notes \nWe will start with the plants and seeds in our Community Allotments and Garden. If it’s wet weather\, we will then go into the portacabin in the farmyard – there is one step up to this. For the afternoon\, we will walk across the farm to the Market Garden to explore the seed saving and processing here. Throughout\, we will be moving around on uneven\, rough grassy ground which can get muddy. \nIf it would support you to be able to access this event\, we can arrange parking in the market garden so you could drive around rather than walking across the farm. This is for disabled people who need it for access – please contact us to arrange. \nThere is a spacious\, single cubicle\, level access\, gender-neutral composting toilet in both gardens. \nWe will mostly be outdoors – be prepared for windy north Edinburgh! There will be some hands-on activity\, but no heavy lifting. We have outdoor kit you can borrow (wellies\, waterproofs\, fleeces). We don’t have microphones\, but will be a fairly small group (under 20 people). \nSee below about ticket pricing and financial accessibility. \n\nAbout the Workshop Prices\nWe have three different prices for this workshop. Paying the standard rate makes a contribution to covering our costs. If you can afford to pay the higher rate\, you enable us to offer the discounted rate to folk under financial stress. \nSolidarity (Pay it Forward) £60\nStandard Rate £40\nSolidarity (Take if you Need) £20\n+ booking fee \nClick here to book your space on Ticket Tailor \n  \nWe can arrange a free space if the cost would prevent you from being able to attend – please email communityallotments@lauristonfarm.org to request this \nLocation\nThis workshop starts in the farm’s Community Garden. The entrance is just past the farmyard at the back of the Toby Carvery car park.
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/introduction-to-seed-saving-politics-and-practicalities/
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