Joyce Veheary Joyce Veheary

Growing a Small Farm: Your market garden dreams are closer than you think.

Discover the Magic of Market Gardening
Transform your passion for growing into a thriving business! At ME13 Market Gardens, Sam Spencer shares his journey from a shared allotment to a flourishing, sustainable market garden. With regenerative farming practices, no-dig techniques, and a focus on community, Sam is redefining how we grow and enjoy fresh, seasonal produce.

Learn how thoughtful planning, efficient tools, and a connection to the land can inspire your own gardening dreams. Explore sustainable practices, embrace the beauty of seasonal cycles, and see how small farms can make a big difference.

Ready to dig in? Your journey starts here. 🌱

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Joyce Veheary Joyce Veheary

Micro Greens to Market: Growing, Community, and Christmas Cheer!

Join me on a festive journey as I explore the vibrant world of micro-greens and sustainable gardening, meeting Imola, the passionate founder of Eledel MG - Microgreens, at Rochester's Christmas market. From her innovative grow kits to her inspiring story of building a thriving micro-greens business in a small garage, Imola shares how her Hungarian roots and love for nourishing food shaped her vision. Discover tips for starting your own garden, the magic of teaching children resilience through plants, and the joy of sharing unused garden spaces with green-thumbed enthusiasts. Let’s celebrate the gift of growth, community, and a greener future this holiday season!

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OUR FRIENDS’ BLOGS: Eco-Age X Poppy Okotcha. Growing That Gives Back

You may have caught Poppy Okotcha on Gardener’s World sharing how she gardened on her narrow boat, but she’s now escaped the city’s waterways for a place in the country with a garden. Read Poppy’s in-depth article on how you too, can appreciate the teaching opportunities that gardening gives us; learn how to be mindful all whilst practising regenerative gardening techniques.

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