Easter Egg Masterclass

We had a visit from chocolatiers Kenna and Robyn for the Easter Egg masterclass. The trainees were given the opportunity to watch the skils of the chefs and then try themselves to make easter eggs. They did a really good job and our chefs were very impressed! Unfortunately the good work was eaten up very quickly so not many people

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Action Earth Volunteering Matters Launch Event

The Jeely Training Garden was host to the Action Earth Volunteers Matters launch event. Our project was chosen as it was an excellent example of collaborative working across four different organisations – Stuart Whittaker, Woodlands Officer (Cassiltoun Housing), Help Yourself Grow (Fair Deal), the Castlemilk Carpenters Workshop and Action Earth Volunteering Matters who were funding the project. The gardening trainees

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Grow and Learn – Greenbank Gardens Visit

Greenbank Garden is a 2.5-acre 18th century walled garden in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, Scotland, owned and operated by the National Trust for Scotland. In March 2018, the 2017-2018 trainees visited these fabulous gardens and were given a tour as well as an opportunity to take part in some activities including repotting in the glass houses. The trainees had a wonderful

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