Do you enjoy gardening? Want to gain skills in horticulture? Interested in learning what agroecology looks like in practice? Come along to one of our volunteering sessions and learn nature-friendly growing techniques. 

In an exciting partnership with Zerodig Earth, the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG SW) is embarking on an innovative project. We are in the development stage of cultivating fresh produce on a site adjacent to the Royal Agricultural University using innovative, nature-friendly farming methods.

The Zerodig method prioritises climate action, ecosystem restoration, and healthy local food production, with these key principles:

• No soil disturbance: woodchip/compost create a growing medium which improves soil structure and associated micro-organisms.
• Keep the soil surface covered: with soils regenerated by organic matter, cover crops can be retained.
• Keep living roots in the soils: horticultural produce is harvested periodically, to encourage regrowth and keep root systems in the soil.
• Grow a diverse range of plants: with a 7.5 acre field leased from the Bathurst Estate, our site plan includes experimental plots of different seed mixes and green manures.

We will be hosting social events to celebrate our progress and create a community of like-minded people. ​Join our WhatsApp group and follow the social media pages to see our calendar of events and learn more.

Email greatprojectzerodig@gmail.com to be added to the google calendar of events and the WhatsApp group.

For further details regarding the project, see download and click here.