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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\,
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/market-garden-volunteering-61/
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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/drop-in-gardening-95/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260427T213316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T213413Z
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SUMMARY:Flourish Garden Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:Join us to help develop our new therapeutic garden. We are bringing people together to develop the Flourish Garden around a pond which was dug out last year\, but is yet to be filled or planted. The space will also include seating\, raised beds\, medicinal herbs\, arts and crafts plants rich in fibre and pigment\, and sensory planting. The Flourish Garden will be for ongoing wellbeing support\, especially for people facing barriers to accessing green space\, including those experiencing poor mental health\, and social isolation. \nIt’s a two-hour session\, starting at 1pm\, finishing with tea and biscuits. Please sign up here to join us: https://volunteersignup.org/PRLYJ  \nNewcomers and beginners are always welcome.You don’t need any specific knowledge or skills to help with the Flourish Garden. \nActivities on offer will include pond development\, planting and propagating\, path building\, willow weaving\, deadhedging\, raised bed building.\nWe’ve got outdoor work kit you can borrow\, plus gloves\, and we supply all the tools. Just bring yourself. \nAccessibility Notes\nThe garden is within the Community Garden & Allotments. It is uneven\, grassy ground\, which can get muddy. There are no stairs. People have accessed it in robust wheelchairs and mobility scooters. If you use a stick or frame\, and you feel okay on rough ground\, the whole area should be accessible. The tasks are physical tasks\, but no heavy lifting. Please share what you are comfortable doing – we don’t want anyone to go beyond their limits\, and we can find a task that works for you. \nAs ever\, if you have any questions about these sessions\, you can contact us \n 
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/flourish-garden-volunteering/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260417T105634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T105635Z
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SUMMARY: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/drop-in-gardening-96/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260330T135049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T145310Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Growing Your Own Food: Morning Course
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn to grow your own food? This beginners course will teach you everything you need to get started. We’ll look at soil\, seeds\, propagation\, plant care\, no-dig bed making\, and compost. This is a fun and practical course with Lisa Houston in our community garden plot. No reading or written work needed. We finish with a celebratory meal\, not a test! By the end of the six weeks\, 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. \nA previous course participant 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  \nCourse Dates\nThis year\, we’re running two courses\, both on a Monday\, starting Monday 11 May \nCourse dates are Monday 11\, 18\, 25 May and 1\, 8 & 15 June \n  \nMorning Course\nThe morning course is 10am-12 noon\nClick here to book the Morning Course on Ticket Tailor \n  \nWho is This For?\nThis course is for anyone who wants 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. \n  \nAccessibility Notes\nWe will be teaching and learning in our Community Garden. The ground is rough and uneven\, but there are no steps and people have navigated it in robust wheelchairs. We 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. 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 runs over six 2 hour sessions – the price is for all six: \nStandard price: £85\nSolidarity (offer if you can) £127.50\nDiscount (take if you need) £42.50\n+ Ticket Tailor Booking fee \nClick here to book your place on the MORNING course via Ticket Tailor \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 \n  \nLocation\nThis course is in the farm’s Community Garden. The entrance is just past the farmyard at the back of the Toby Carvery car park. \nYou can get travel directions via what3words: \nhttps://what3words.com/eagles.guess.tree \nPlease use public transport\, walk\, wheel or cycle to get to the farm whenever possible. \nLothian Buses 16\, 27\, 29\, 37 & 47 all stop within 5 minutes of the farm and there is a bike rack in the farmyard. \nThere is no public parking on the farm. We can support a small number of vehicles to drive onto the farm to park at the entrance – this is reserved for disabled people who need it as an access requirement. Please contact us in advance if you need this arrangement. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/introduction-to-growing-your-own-food/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260330T140859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T151240Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Growing Your Own Food: Evening Course
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn to grow your own food? This beginners course will teach you everything you need to get started. We’ll look at soil\, seeds\, propagation\, plant care\, no-dig bed making\, and compost. This is a fun and practical course with Lisa Houston in our community garden plot. No reading or written work needed. We finish with a celebratory meal\, not a test! By the end of the six weeks\, 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. \nA previous course participant 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  \nCourse Dates\nThis year\, we’re running two courses\, both on a Monday\, starting Monday 11 May \nCourse dates are Monday 11\, 18\, 25 May and 1\, 8 & 15 June \n  \nEvening Course\nThe evening course is 6pm-8pm\nClick here to book the EVENING course on Ticket Tailor \n  \nWho is This For?\nThis course is for anyone who wants 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. \n  \nAccessibility Notes\nWe will be teaching and learning in our Community Garden. The ground is rough and uneven\, but there are no steps and people have navigated it in robust wheelchairs. We 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. 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 runs over six 2 hour sessions – the price is for all six: \nStandard price: £85\nSolidarity (offer if you can) £127.50\nDiscount (take if you need) £42.50\n+ Ticket Tailor Booking fee \nClick here to book your place on the EVENING course via Ticket Tailor \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 \n  \nLocation\nThis course is in the farm’s Community Garden. The entrance is just past the farmyard at the back of the Toby Carvery car park. \nYou can get travel directions via what3words: \nhttps://what3words.com/eagles.guess.tree \nPlease use public transport\, walk\, wheel or cycle to get to the farm whenever possible. \nLothian Buses 16\, 27\, 29\, 37 & 47 all stop within 5 minutes of the farm and there is a bike rack in the farmyard. \nThere is no public parking on the farm. We can support a small number of vehicles to drive onto the farm to park at the entrance – this is reserved for disabled people who need it as an access requirement. Please contact us in advance if you need this arrangement.
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/introduction-to-growing-your-own-food-evening-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260427T205931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T205931Z
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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\,
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/market-garden-volunteering-62/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260417T105652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T205202Z
UID:4383-1778590800-1778601600@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/drop-in-gardening-97/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260427T213456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T213456Z
UID:4421-1778677200-1778684400@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Flourish Garden Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:Join us to help develop our new therapeutic garden. We’re excited to share that we are bringing people together to develop the Flourish Garden around a pond which was dug out last year\, but is yet to be filled or planted. The space will also include seating\, raised beds\, medicinal herbs\, arts and crafts plants rich in fibre and pigment\, and sensory planting. The Flourish Garden will be for ongoing wellbeing support\, especially for people facing barriers to accessing green space\, including those experiencing poor mental health\, and social isolation. \nIt’s a two-hour session\, starting at 1pm\, finishing with tea and biscuits. Please sign up here to join us: https://volunteersignup.org/PRLYJ  \nNewcomers and beginners are always welcome.You don’t need any specific knowledge or skills to help with the Flourish Garden. \nActivities on offer will include pond development\, planting and propagating\, path building\, willow weaving\, deadhedging\, raised bed building.\nWe’ve got outdoor work kit you can borrow\, plus gloves\, and we supply all the tools. Just bring yourself. \nAccessibility Notes\nThe garden is within the Community Garden & Allotments. It is uneven\, grassy ground\, which can get muddy. There are no stairs. People have accessed it in robust wheelchairs and mobility scooters. If you use a stick or frame\, and you feel okay on rough ground\, the whole area should be accessible. The tasks are physical tasks\, but no heavy lifting. Please share what you are comfortable doing – we don’t want anyone to go beyond their limits\, and we can find a task that works for you. \nAs ever\, if you have any questions about these sessions\, you can contact us \n 
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/flourish-garden-volunteering-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260417T105718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T195608Z
UID:4384-1778767200-1778778000@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/drop-in-gardening-98/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260427T211148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T211148Z
UID:4414-1778837400-1778844600@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. \n  \nAccess Notes\nWe will be outdoors working on the seed beds in the market garden. 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.
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/seed-patch-volunteering/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260427T211612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T211612Z
UID:4415-1778837400-1778844600@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. \n  \nAccess Notes\nWe will be outdoors working on the seed beds in the market garden. 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. \n 
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/seed-patch-volunteering-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260427T210007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T210007Z
UID:4410-1779184800-1779192000@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\,
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/market-garden-volunteering-63/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260427T200510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T200510Z
UID:4403-1779195600-1779206400@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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260427T200551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T200551Z
UID:4404-1779800400-1779811200@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-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260427T213554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T213554Z
UID:4422-1779282000-1779289200@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Flourish Garden Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:Join us to help develop our new therapeutic garden. We’re excited to share that we are bringing people together to develop the Flourish Garden around a pond which was dug out last year\, but is yet to be filled or planted. The space will also include seating\, raised beds\, medicinal herbs\, arts and crafts plants rich in fibre and pigment\, and sensory planting. The Flourish Garden will be for ongoing wellbeing support\, especially for people facing barriers to accessing green space\, including those experiencing poor mental health\, and social isolation. \nIt’s a two-hour session\, starting at 1pm\, finishing with tea and biscuits. Please sign up here to join us: https://volunteersignup.org/PRLYJ  \nNewcomers and beginners are always welcome.You don’t need any specific knowledge or skills to help with the Flourish Garden. \nActivities on offer will include pond development\, planting and propagating\, path building\, willow weaving\, deadhedging\, raised bed building.\nWe’ve got outdoor work kit you can borrow\, plus gloves\, and we supply all the tools. Just bring yourself. \nAccessibility Notes\nThe garden is within the Community Garden & Allotments. It is uneven\, grassy ground\, which can get muddy. There are no stairs. People have accessed it in robust wheelchairs and mobility scooters. If you use a stick or frame\, and you feel okay on rough ground\, the whole area should be accessible. The tasks are physical tasks\, but no heavy lifting. Please share what you are comfortable doing – we don’t want anyone to go beyond their limits\, and we can find a task that works for you. \nAs ever\, if you have any questions about these sessions\, you can contact us \n 
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/flourish-garden-volunteering-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260427T195413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T200042Z
UID:4399-1779372000-1779382800@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/drop-in-gardening-99/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260427T211737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T211737Z
UID:4417-1779442200-1779449400@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. \n  \nAccess Notes\nWe will be outdoors working on the seed beds in the market garden. 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. \n 
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/seed-patch-volunteering-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T063000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T083000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260427T213952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T213952Z
UID:4426-1779517800-1779525000@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Birdsong Survey Walk
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, for the fifth year\, Prof John Frank is leading Birdsong Identification Walks around the periphery of Lauriston Farm\, once a month from March to June. These walks are a survey – to count the bird species on the farm\, which is important information for the co-op as we work to increase biodiversity\, and John also uploads the survey results to the national Breeding Bird Survey. \nYou don’t need to know birdsong to be able to attend – John will teach the group how to use the Merlin app for smart phones\, so beginners are more than welcome; it’s a great chance to learn. \nSign up to join the survey walk here: https://volunteersignup.org/98EPY 
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/birdsong-survey-walk-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260427T210059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T210204Z
UID:4411-1779789600-1779796800@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-64/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260427T213640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T213640Z
UID:4424-1779886800-1779894000@www.lauristonfarm.scot
SUMMARY:Flourish Garden Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:Join us to help develop our new therapeutic garden. We’re excited to share that we are bringing people together to develop the Flourish Garden around a pond which was dug out last year\, but is yet to be filled or planted. The space will also include seating\, raised beds\, medicinal herbs\, arts and crafts plants rich in fibre and pigment\, and sensory planting. The Flourish Garden will be for ongoing wellbeing support\, especially for people facing barriers to accessing green space\, including those experiencing poor mental health\, and social isolation. \nIt’s a two-hour session\, starting at 1pm\, finishing with tea and biscuits. Please sign up here to join us: https://volunteersignup.org/PRLYJ  \nNewcomers and beginners are always welcome.You don’t need any specific knowledge or skills to help with the Flourish Garden. \nActivities on offer will include pond development\, planting and propagating\, path building\, willow weaving\, deadhedging\, raised bed building.\nWe’ve got outdoor work kit you can borrow\, plus gloves\, and we supply all the tools. Just bring yourself. \nAccessibility Notes\nThe garden is within the Community Garden & Allotments. It is uneven\, grassy ground\, which can get muddy. There are no stairs. People have accessed it in robust wheelchairs and mobility scooters. If you use a stick or frame\, and you feel okay on rough ground\, the whole area should be accessible. The tasks are physical tasks\, but no heavy lifting. Please share what you are comfortable doing – we don’t want anyone to go beyond their limits\, and we can find a task that works for you. \nAs ever\, if you have any questions about these sessions\, you can contact us \n 
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/flourish-garden-volunteering-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260427T200123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T200123Z
UID:4400-1779976800-1779987600@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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T123224
CREATED:20260427T211904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T211904Z
UID:4418-1780047000-1780054200@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. \n  \nAccess Notes\nWe will be outdoors working on the seed beds in the market garden. 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. \n 
URL:https://www.lauristonfarm.scot/event/seed-patch-volunteering-4/
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