What is it?

Filed under agriculture by on 08/02/2011 at 9:38 am {no comments}

We are a group of friends who came together to share our skills & knowledge.  We recognised that we were also in need of a work environment which addressed our individual needs, & felt that forming our own co-op would meet these needs.  By working co-operatively we are able to achieve much more than if we remained individuals.   We are all passionate about growing organic food, low-impact living & sustainable environments & wish to ensure that everyone has access to learning how to live more sustainably & grow some of their own foods.

We work closely with local community groups & neighbourhoods, trying to bring positive change in attitudes by sharing the gifts of permaculture.

Although we have a ‘home team’ of members, our membership is OPEN TO ALL who wish to help & support our aims & ethics, (see membership section on last page for details) & if you have skills & knowledge you would like to share we would love to hear from you!

We would also like to listen to any advice or ideas you have for helping develop the co-op’s services – we aim to help build communities by addressing the needs of those communities in regards sustainability, supplying fresh organic produce, encouraging them to grow their own food, advising on renewable forms of energy etc…we are linking in with other local groups & Northants County Council to build better relationships between us all, so our real needs are addressed!

trees

Filed under agriculture by on 02/02/2011 at 3:38 pm {no comments}

In this garden there will be many fruit and nut trees, underplanted with berry fruits and perennial plants. In the centre of this garden there is a sacred grove, a place for quiet contemplation.

This forest garden will attract wildlife and provide pollen for the farms bees, who will give us wonderful honey. The garden will produce abundant harvests for generations to come.

To help in the creation of this garden, we are offering a Tree Sponsorship Scheme.

If you are seeking an unusual gift for yourself or someone special, would like to have a tree marking the passing of a loved one, or would simply like to have your own tree you are able to buy a tree for the Forest Garden.

In return for sponsoring a tree, you will receive part of the harvest for years to come. You may visit your tree as often as you wish, and may even scatter the ashes of departed loved ones around its base.

Organic Agriculture

Filed under agriculture by on 02/02/2011 at 3:35 pm {no comments}

We are a not-for-profit social enterprise with open membership. Based in Northampton area, close to town. Through our ‘Community Supported Agriculture’ Scheme we provide seasonal organic produce, either direct from our Farm Shop, or from our Veg Box Delivery, most produce is grown on site and supplemented when needed from an Organic Wholesaler.

We also work with communities to help them build more sustainable neighbourhoods using permaculture principles & ethics, we are working with groups, schools & colleges on their organic garden projects & other land based areas. We are available to work in the business sector to advise on how to reduce waste, save energy, and become more aware of the impact their business has on the local/global environment, leading to positive change for all.

We provide access to information, practical workshops and our land base, helping others learn ‘life skills’ that will prepare them for long term change. We travel the county festival circuit with a Permaculture Roadshow, complete with ‘dwelling’ & garden display, plants & books for sale & loads of info on sustainability