Welcome to Home Grown - Otley
Whether you have a windowsill, a few pots, or a small backyard, you could be surprised just how much fruit and vegetables you can grow for yourself.
With Home Grown you can learn how to get the most from whatever space you have.
Founded in June 2009, we have grown into a thriving community group with a widening range of activities and members of all ages/walks of life. You don't need to be an expert in anything to join in - just an interest in growing/making your own food is a good place to start.
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Latest NewsWe now have seeds for Autumn & Winter indoor salads. Six varieties (Oriental Mix, Mixed Lettuce, etc) Just 20p per variety for members.
Now you can have fresh salad leaves all year round (even if you just have a windowsill to grow on). These are available now (contact Rob on 01943 468664) and at the next meeting.
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End of year social feast! (locally grown/made of course)
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What do we do?
Much more than vegetable growing!
- Sharing knowledge and experience - some of us have been growing stuff for years (and years, and years)
- Wine, beer and chutney making - opens up a whole new social life!
- Visits to local producers - see what is produced in and around Otley
- Occasional workshops - e.g. Seed Sowing for beginners, Chicken Keeping, etc.
- Watering each others plants (or looking after hens) when we go away.
- Bulk buying of seeds, compost to save money.
As you can see we are a busy (but friendly) bunch..
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As if we did not do enough we also have our:
Monthly Meetings
This includes a quiz, tea/coffee/biscuits and often a guest speaker. Next meeting is:
Monday September 6th - 7pm
Venue - Otley Courthouse.
Theme - The Autumn Harvest
What to gather and how to preserve it
- from the 'Wild' and your own back garden
All Welcome
(Free admission for 1st time visitors - see here for details).
Contact us here or phone Rob or Janet on 01943 468664 for more information.
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The famous Home Grown Chilli jam!
(from our chutney making group)
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