after a few sunny weeks, the garden transformed and greens took over. We are so happy to have They are so many recipes for rhubarb that it is hard to chose from. At the cooking group we have already experimented with Apple and Rhubarb crumble, Rhubarb palmier and Rhubarb pastry. Note that the leaves areContinue reading “The harvest box is back for another season – 2022”
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Eco-friendly wreaths and decorations
We have probably helped around 100 people to make their own wreaths or decorations this Christmas 2020, using cuts of trees and plants from our community garden and local Hilltown Park. We’ve had workshops indoors, outdoors, during the day and the night! We also foraged a little from Tentsmuir and the Law, there were manyContinue reading “Eco-friendly wreaths and decorations”
10 tips for facilitating community groups
By Manuela de los Rios, Garden Mentor at the MAXwell Community Garden I’ve been working for and as part of community groups for over 20 years. I’ve learnt very much on my way from so many different people. I’ve had some successes and of course, I have made plenty of mistakes. I’d like to shareContinue reading “10 tips for facilitating community groups”
Wonderful winter trail success and thank you to all involved!
It was a joy to hear the squeals of excitement and see so many local families doing our Wonderful Winter Trail. A joint project between How it Felt and the Maxwell Centre, we want to emphasize how grateful we are to the artists who did an amazing job running the workshops, finishing off the animalsContinue reading “Wonderful winter trail success and thank you to all involved!”
Gibby’s Italian Mince with home grown green beans
Gibby has been volunteering twice a week for over a year at the Maxwell garden. He always makes us happy with his cheerful self and is ready to get stuck into any job. Another important fact about Gibby, he never says no to cake! We have interviewed Gibby to find out more about his story,Continue reading “Gibby’s Italian Mince with home grown green beans”
Try Nadege’s Red pepper mousse recipe!
Nadege is our Garden assistant and Everyone’s kitchen project worker. She supports the Garden mentor and runs cooking sessions using produces from the garden! Planting and eating go side by side! She is sharing today a French recipe from her parents: The red pepper mousse. MY SCOTTISH JOURNEY “I came to Dundee to be aContinue reading “Try Nadege’s Red pepper mousse recipe!”
Manuela’s sunshine recipes from Malaga: porra and ajoblanco
Manuela is our garden mentor at the Maxwell, she plans and coordinates what grows in our community garden and our outreach programme to make sure many different people can enjoy the benefits of growing, learning and creating in a safe and beautiful environment. My journey I arrived to Scotland from Cadiz in 2015 with myContinue reading “Manuela’s sunshine recipes from Malaga: porra and ajoblanco”
Jalal’s edible plants and recipe ideas – from East to West
We have had a lovely chat with Jalal. He has a small allotment at the Maxwell and another at Tayview community gardens. He has been growing a mix of vegetables in these for about 8 years after discovering his passion for gardening. His prize sized produce always gets us all talking about how good heContinue reading “Jalal’s edible plants and recipe ideas – from East to West”
Alexander and Caroline’s foraged mushroom recipes
Alexander and Caroline have been fantastic assets for the MAXwell Centre and Garden using their foraging skills to help our community identify edible and non edible mushrooms in Tentsmuir Nature Reserve. This is a very special place for them and they have been kind to share their lovely story, experiences and many interesting facts too!Continue reading “Alexander and Caroline’s foraged mushroom recipes”
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