Nature Growing Cooperative

01/02/2026

Tim Brown - hey Tim - when you have the link for the Zesti Foundation page please pop it in here and people can follow the new page. Thank you.

26/10/2025

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14/06/2025

10/05/2025

Late morning at the Nature Growing Cooperative plot with the dream team! 💚 Franco tackled the lawn, I handled the strimming, and Alicia took on the weeding and watering. Together, we made the plot shine. 🌱🌞

10/05/2025

Rocked it today at the Nature Growing Cooperative plot with the dream team! 💚 Franco tackled the lawn, I handled the strimming, and Alicia took on the weeding and watering. Together, we made the plot shine. 🌱🌞

02/05/2025

Found a volunteer sunflower today. Dug it up, potted it, and made space for more magic. Tidying up and taking advantage of nature's little volunteers. 🌻 What are your ways of nurturing a growth mindset with nature? .

02/05/2025

🌱 **Microclimates in Action!** 🌞

In my greenhouse, compost heaps, and shed, temps vary widely—from a toasty 34.3°C to a cool 3.2°C. Understanding these mini-environments helps tailor care for each plant. Lettuce thrives in the shade, while berries soak up the sun. 🍃✨

What microclimate tricks do you use in your garden? Share your thoughts! 🌿

30/04/2025

From allotment to plate, nature's bounty never tasted so good! Roasted my hand-picked asparagus in olive oil with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and wow, simply divine! 🌿✨

28/04/2025

🌱♻️ **Low-Waste Tomato Sowing!** 🍅

Late April might not be ideal, but I’m making the most of my old **Money Maker** tomato seeds! 🌞 Two per **CD60 module**—less compost, more chances of germination! If both sprout, I’ll prick one out later. 💡

Keeping costs low and waste minimal with **household hacks**:
✅ **DIY seed holder**—upcycled from a **milk carton handle & side**
✅ **Handmade labels**—cut from the rest of the carton 🏷️
✅ **Watering bottle**—repurposed **old washing-up liquid bottle**

Sustainable gardening starts with small choices! Who else gets creative with everyday items in the garden? Drop your best repurposing tips below! 👇♻️🌱

28/04/2025

🌱🔥 **Greenhouse Chronicles:** Today’s temperature rollercoaster had me sweating! When I arrived, it was **22.4°C**, but the max temp hit a scorching **41.9°C**—whoa! The lowest? A chilly **7.2°C**. Safe to say, I thought I needed to open those shutters! 🌿

Anyone else battling the greenhouse heat swings? Drop your best tips below! 👇💬