Grow Local News

There was a great turn out for the 2nd produce show with over 100 entries. This year the show was held in the North Roe & Lochend Hall and we would like to thank Margaret, Pam and Kirsten Williamson from Lunna for being our judges. Vegetable Section Class 1 5 Potatoes – White -1st Robbie […]

Growing Local is delighted to have been awarded additional funding to support our upcoming growing-themed workshops. The Scottish government-backed fund, provided by the Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) ‘Growing Together’ initiative, was awarded to a total of thirteen community growing initiatives across Scotland which aim to “foster community engagement in growing and learning about food,

As we come to the end of 2021, we look back at the “Growing Local” activities of this year, as well as what is to come in 2022 The “Growing Local” project – which set out to support folk growing their own food – ends the year having developed a strong network of enthusiasts sharing

Growing Local are delighted to announce that Northmavine Community Development Company (NCDC) are now licensed seed merchants of Shetland Kale Seed! This license transfer was recently completed, allowing NCDC and Growing Local to purchase kale seeds from local crofters, to then pack and sell both wholesale to local outlets and for us to sell at retail

Last month’s ‘Local Maker’s Market’, organised by NCDC’s Growing Local Northmavine project proved to be a success with over 300 visitors throughout the afternoon. A number of local producers and craft makers featured at the event, expressing interest at having such events again in the future. Last month, NCDC’s ‘Growing Local Northmavine’ project partnered with