Summer updates from Welsh Martyrs, Aberystwyth
Flowers, herbs, and bees Summer Updates from Welsh Martyrs, Aberystwyth Written by Nick Howells We asked Nick Howells, founder of the Laudato Si’ Garden based in The Welsh Martyrs Parish, Aberystwyth to give an update on their progress – to read his original blog, CLICK HERE. With the hot start to the summer, the Laudato […]
Grow Fruit and Vegetables for me!
Grow Fruit and Vegetables for Me! how a personal conversion led to a beautiful parish garden Written by Nick Howells The Laudato Si Garden, based in Aberystwyth in the Diocese of Menevia, was inspired after I witnessed the fullness of Eucharistic life and living faith as never seen before in Medjugorje while on pilgrimage in […]
An introduction to organic gardening
How can growing fruit, vegetables and flowers help your parish and the planet? An introduction to Organic growing. Written by Jane Pendlenton Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pocket Share on email Why would YOU set up an organic fruit, vegetable or flower garden in your parish? Here are four […]
An introduction to wildlife gardening
An introduction to Wildlife Gardening By Dr Sarah Gardner Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pocket Share on email We asked Dr Sarah Gardner to set the scene on our biodiversity crisis and how our humble churchyards can welcome back wildlife. THE SITUATION For millennia, humans, plants and animals have […]
An introduction to appreciating nature
Brother mouse An introduction to appreciating nature By Sr Shirley Aeria Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pocket Share on email We asked Sr Shirley to share some wisdom on why an appreciation of nature is deeply rooted in our faith. NATURE IS A CONDUIT OF GOD’S LOVE Nature, in […]
A LASTING LEGACY – HOW A RENOVATION PROJECT IN YORKSHIRE LED TO UNEXPECTED JOYS
A Lasting Legacy How a renovation project in Yorkshire led to unexpected joys Written by Paul Crossley and Paul Kelly Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pocket Share on email A drafty old church hall in dire need of some care served as a perfect opportunity for the parish of […]
Changing our Church Spaces for Good – how a humble allotment in Leeds is serving the local community
changing our church spaces for good How a humble allotment in leeds is serving the local community Written by Trish Sandbach Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pocket Share on email Looking at the photographs of a neat productive, green, fecund allotment it is hard to imagine the same space […]
The Ground of our Encounter – The Garden
Our community garden is more than a vegetable patch, it is our teacher, it is becoming the ground of our encounter with the life-giving Spirit of Holiness. It is a place of work, nurture, encountered community and generosity. You can take home the produce that the ground gives to us.