This February the last few fruit trees that complete the Knucklas Castle Community Orchard were planted, bringing the total number of trees to 86 (the majority having been planted in early December). Many thanks to all those who turned out to plant the trees – in all, around 50 volunteers came to help. Also, thanks … Continue reading →
During the Allotments and Growing Group Open Day, several new stuffed additions appeared on the fields below Knucklas Castle Mound – and not one of them a marrow! All of them were carefully made to scare crows away from the crops but in the depth of the night and probably … Continue reading →
We intend to make a new footpath from the orchard to the top of the hill. It will go up a steep slope and so will be zig-zagged, and hopefully with a handrail. We may get some funds for this and could then get a contractor to do most of … Continue reading →
