More insects!
We are being bombarded with more insects! Check out this week’s post! Firstly, this variegated Japanese Spindle bush in the garden had a visitor by a pollinator or two. We […]
Tools that make growing easier
Saturday 17 June was indeed a busy day for GO Local Food – our tools demonstration workshop saw Jala and Ian showcasing multiple new implements, such as the wheeled hoe […]
Some random insects!
It is time to get up close and personal with a few pollinators! When we say pollinators, you might think of honey bees. There are actually more than 250 species […]
Humming-bird hawk-moth
Ian spotted a humming-bird hawk-moth on the fields. So, what are they? Well, they are a moth. They might look like a bird! The caterpillars would be found from June […]
Our neighbours in the field – Slugs, Birds, Rabbits and Moles
Growing in an environmentally friendly way means we allow nature to share the land and the produce. The ever-challenging task is to manage it in such a way that there […]
Go Local Food – Horticulturist June Update
Ian, one of our two resident horticulturists at Go Local Food, has put together a wonderful summary of all the growing news and happenings at our fields at Ovington. We […]
Reducing food miles – increasing networks
Our weekly crop sharing provides for up to 100 members, spread throughout the Tyne Valley and offers up to 50 varieties of vegetables, measuring an incredible 10 tons of crops […]
Go Local Food Events – Spring and Summer Roundup
We have seen a Springtime packed full of events including our inaugural Hexham Farmers Market, which typifies so much about Go Local Food in being part of a community focused […]
Time saving tools for large gardens or allotments
As a community enterprise we take accessibility very seriously and are always looking for ways to ensure that anyone and everyone can get involved with us. When introducing GO Local […]