It is hard to realise that we started building in January 2024 and this is what we have achieved.In 2025 we want to achieve more.The young people are the primary reason for doing all of this and this year we hope to invite more young people to be involved.
A Bench and Raised Beds
A Big Thank You for Our Budding Garden! We’re bursting with excitement to share the incredible progress in our polytunnel, thanks to the amazing support of LostFest and Fowey River Lions! Their generous donations have enabled our young gardeners to create a truly special space. Our young people have been busy bees, constructing a fantastic […]
The Den is almost finished
Not a whole lot done this week and we head towards Christmas and relaxing. But the den is almost done and we started a path.
Weekly Farm Update
One more week with the young people and then school holidays. This is what we have done this week.
Weekly Farm Update
One more week with the young people and then school holidays. This is what we have done this week.
Farm Update
Creating a permaculture farm for young people addresses several critical needs and problems
Disconnection from Nature Lack of Practical Skills Environmental Challenges Mental and Emotional Well-being Food Security and Access In essence, a permaculture farm for young people acts as a living classroom and a catalyst for positive change. It addresses the need for environmental stewardship, practical skills development, and improved well-being, empowering young people to become active […]
Building a water turbine
Materials Instructions Optional Modifications Testing your turbine Remember: This is a basic model. The effectiveness will depend on water flow rate and the design of your turbine. You can experiment with different cup sizes, angles, and numbers to see how it affects the spinning speed. Have fun building your water turbine!
Unlocking the Farm’s Potential with Permaculture
Imagine a farm that works with nature, not against it. A farm where every element plays a vital role in a thriving ecosystem, boosting yields, reducing waste, and increasing biodiversity. That’s the power of permaculture, and it’s the key to unlocking this farm project’s full potential. Why Permaculture? Permaculture is a design system that creates […]
New Chickens have arrived
We already have 7 breed chickens who are beginning to respond to me and the young people. They have started to eat out of our hands but we have a way to go. We decided one way to speed up the process was to go for some rescue chickens. They are already used to people […]
Farm and Polytunnel Updates
A couple of videos showing farm and polytunnel updates… And a bonus update on the new worker on the farm….
Ponds and Aquaponics
While the UK National Curriculum doesn’t explicitly mention “aquaponics” or “growing plants in ponds with fish,” the concepts are covered within various subjects and key stages. Key Stages & Subjects Key Stage 1 & 2 (Primary) Science: Living things and their habitats, plants, animals (including humans), life cycles.Geography: Locational knowledge (understanding environments), place knowledge (human […]