Ardentinny Community Trust Archives - Page 17 of 35

February 7, 2015February 7, 2015

Glenfinart Garden orchard – Two years on

On January 31st, two years to the day the new orchard was planted in Glenfinart Walled Garden, a group of volunteers gathered to learn some pruning skills and do a fruit tree health check. The workshop was led by popular permaculturist, Ceci Alderton, from Strachur who reassured us that all the young trees were doing …

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January 27, 2015December 13, 2023

Glenfinart Walled Garden: Presentation of proposals to further develop garden

Over the past few months Ardentinny Community Trust has been working on plans to transform Glenfinart Walled Garden into a venue that can be used by all members of the community as well as attracting tourists to the area thereby enhancing the tourism offer on the Cowal Peninsula. The appointed independent consultants (the Venturei Network) …

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October 13, 2014October 13, 2014

Walled Garden season culminates with Harvest Fair

Glenfinart Walled Garden's open season culminated in a successful Harvest Fair on Saturday. Despite an overcast start, the weather was kind and a piper opened proceedings which heralded in a steady stream of visitors throughout the day. Over and above the impressive garden setting, there was much on offer. The Food Tasting marquee provided delicious …

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September 15, 2014

Gifted garden sculptured seat

Ardentinny residents Irene and Stan Share recently enjoyed a small celebration beside the bespoke, carved, oak seat which they had generously commissioned and donated to Glenfinart walled garden. The seat, which was designed and carved by local wood carver Guy Elder, is a work of art which slopes and weaves round the old beech tree …

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August 13, 2014August 13, 2014

Walled Garden featured in Gardens Illustrated

Glenfinart Walled Garden features in the current (August 2014) issue of Gardens Illustrated. The article entitled "The Fall & Rise of the Walled Kitchen Garden" focusses on how once magnificent walled gardens are now finding a new and productive lease of life. The community enterprise aspect of the garden is highlighted in the the article. …

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