Seasonal Switch
Wherever we grow food, from a windowsill at home to land in our local community, it can be fun and good for nature, our climate and us. If you are new to growing or want to grow more ‘fruitfully’ and to grow something fresh and nutritious to eat year-round, Grow6 can help.
It can be overwhelming to start and keep growing, so Grow6 keeps it simple with six crops that grow well in Scotland in a range of settings. Autumn and winter are traditionally quieter on the growing front, but there are crops you can grow to keep you eating something fresh in quieter months or for an early summer harvest. So, if you are already growing or just joining us, rather than ‘spring’ it upon you, we thought we’d give you some notice to gather the resources you need to make the seasonal switch.
Community gardens and growing spaces can help you learn through volunteering even in the winter months and they always appreciate extra help. Look at these maps, to see if you have a growing space near you.
If you don’t see a project on the map near you or want to start a community growing group get in contact. ,
What do you want to grow?
Grow6 is supported through the Tesco Communities fund.
Every growing space and every season is different, and changes how we grow food. Grow6 is a place for new, and experienced growers, to start to learn, practice and share tips and tricks for growing success in our changeable climate. See Grow 6 weekly updates here
Updates
Grow6: Week13 August
This week, we focus on ripening, harvesting, and getting some ‘greens big enough to provide us with something fresh and nutritious through the winter and into e …
Grow6: Week06 August
Some of us are still waiting for summer to return, and it’s time to turn our thoughts to growing through autumn and winter! There’s lots to think about. Rather …
Grow6: Week30thJuly
There’s no doubt about it; our weather is changing with longer dry spells and heavier more intense rain. What remains the same, only more urgent, is the need to …
Grow6: Week23rdJuly
You can’t beat the satisfaction or taste of eating something you have grown yourself. Growing our own reminds us of just how much skill, work and water goes int …
Grow6: Week15thJuly
A bit wet and grey with you? Enjoy the lush, abundant growth that wet weather gives us but do also be vigilant; warm, damp conditions can lead to blight on pota …
Grow6: Week 02July
It’s time to talk about munchers and suckers again. Munchers; slugs, snails and the cabbage white caterpillars cut out notches or holes in leaves. Check the pla …
Grow6: Week 25June
Rain at last, and the nights are drawing in! Just as our crops begin their bounty we need to momentarily tear ourselves away to think through winter…if you have …
Grow6: Week 18June
The end of another hot, dry week for most of us. Keep up the good soaking, watering wisely every few days to keep plants growing, ripening and cropping. Don’t f …