Thurso Grows project to hold open day at community garden

Thurso Grows, the climate change project run by Thurso Community Development Trust and funded by the Scottish Government's Climate Challenge Fund, is holding an open day next month at its community garden in the town.

The project has turned the garden in Falconer Waters Court into a vibrant growing space and is planning further development and expansion throughout this year.

Thurso Grows ran many successful events last year including a harvest festival, Samhain celebrations and a big lunch event. In the last eight months, the project has reduced Thurso’s carbon emissions by 272 tonnes through increasing growing places and reducing food waste going to landfill.

Thurso Grows has a full schedule of workshops and activities planned for 2020 and is inviting everyone to the garden on Saturday, March 21 (1pm to 4pm), to find out about ways to get involved or just to learn more about the project.

There will be demonstrations on composting and seed planting, nature crafts for children, a seed and plant swap and food provided by Stacks Bistro. Anyone wishing more information on the open day or on how to get involved in Thurso Grows can email ThursoGrows@ThursoCDT.co.uk or visit www.thursocdt.co.uk/thurso-grows-1

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