Braided Onions
The weather was dreadful this weekend, so the volunteers made the wise choice to work under cover and braid the onions. They could then be hung, allowing the air to circulate, helping to prevent mold and rot.
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The Calendula’s are in oil….
The dried calendula flowers are now soaking in sweet almond oil …watch this space for the next step.
Drying Calendulas
We are currently drying our Calendulas. Once fully dry we can then make infused oil and balms. These are well known for their soothing, healing and anti-inflammatory properties. The process is easy and we will update you when they are dry and ready….why not try it? A great thing to do with the children in the summer holidays.
RHS Wentworth Woodhouse …part 3
Today some of our team have left their wellies and gloves back at Holme Grown Eastby HQ for the opening day of RHS Wentworth Woodhouse. Watch out for Abby’s amazing dress….looking very fitting with carrots and beets! Don’t they scrub up well!
Wildflower meadow…what can you see?
Here at Holme Grown Eastby our wildflower meadow is providing essential food and habitat for butterflies, bees and other pollinators which are crucial for both wild plant reproduction and food production. It is supporting a wild range of wildlife too.
The following have been spotted by a local visitor….can you see and name any more?
Common knapweed, Yarrow, Oxeye daisy, Ribwort plantain, Yorkshire fog, Yellow rattle, Common bird’s foot trefoil, Red clover, Creeping buttercup, Meadow crane’s-bill, Scabious species, Mallow (musk), Dandelion, Betony, Eyebright, Cat’s-ear, Meadow buttercup, Common ragwort, Dock (broad leaved or curled), Red fescue, Spear thistle, False oat grass, Sweet vernal grass and White clover
