Busy over Easter Holidays

After 8 fulfilling sessions, Bring the Brood has come to a close. It’s been an incredible journey, witnessing the children’s growing confidence in the kitchen. Parents have shared heartwarming feedback about their children’s newfound enthusiasm for cooking. I’m grateful for the seamless teamwork among…

Potting up seedlings

The students in P4, P5, P6 and P7 at Carron Primary School potted up seedlings in the warm polytunnel. Baby chicks kept the class entertained while I worked with groups of five students taking seedlings and potting them into modules. Mice have been munching…

Bring the Brood

This is an project run by Fife Council to encourage families to cook from scratch, improve diets and health. Week 4 was ‘rice week’ where cooked rice (microwave rice) was used in a pan with recipes that called for tinned vegetables, tuna and or…

The Polytunnel is back up after the storm Isha.

A couple of hours work with Steve, and the poly tunnel is back up again. I really appreciated his help, banter and the satisfaction when it was all back up. It’s not pretty but it’s a working tunnel.It has lifted my spirits as it…

Uno y Dos

We have two baby chicks from seven eggs and they are going to be part of the school visits. A total of four chicks hatched but two did not make it, it’s a wee shame. ‘Don’t count your chicks before they hatch’ If you’re…

Beginners Gardeners 4 week course in Stockbridge Edinburgh in March

This course has been successfully running for the last 3 years, the content and delivery are relevant, interesting and fun! If you’d like to book on any course click on the links below.https://buytickets.at/thesanctuarygarden You’ll finish the course feeling enthusiastic and confident, knowing where to…

Vegetable Gardening Taster Courses in Stockbridge Edinburgh.

Are you intrigued by the idea of cultivating your own vegetables? Our hour-long taster course is designed to provide you with essential insights, practical ideas and the confidence to kickstart your vegetable growing journey. There are 3 hour long taster courses on Tuesday 6…

Storm Isha caused a little damage

It’s disheartening to witness the aftermath of Storm Isha wreaking havoc. While the scale of devastation is significant, I’m grateful that, in comparison, it’s relatively minor. Having seen the real and extensive damage caused elsewhere in the country, I appreciate that most of what’s…

Bring a friend and save 1/3 of the cost of a ticket

Last chance to get you place on the Vegetable Gardening Courses in Dunfermline in January. Tickets are £75 or you can save 1/3 on the price of a ticket if bring one friend or more. Book NOW! The 4 week Vegetable Gardening Courses start…

Take advantage of the EARLY BIRD discount before the 24th of December!

Only a few spaces left on this adult vegetable course (Tuesday evening and Saturday afternoon) in Dunfermline. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thesanctuarygarden This course is aimed at beginners, so if you want start growing your own vegetables next year, these are for you! Come and join us. Grant