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Meet Our Community Gardeners: Sylva, Muirhouse Neighbourhood Garden

February 23, 2024

 

We’re introducing one of our Community Gardeners each week on the run up to spring, after all, it always helps to know a friendly face! This week Sylva shares a little about herself, how she got into gardening, and what she loves to grow. 

Let’s hear a little about you! Where are you from, and what brought you to Edinburgh?

I’m from Southampton originally but have lived in Scotland since 1997. I came to Edinburgh to study and then wanted to explore further north. I’ve lived all over Scotland, in the highlands and islands, before finally settling back in Edinburgh.

What community garden(s) are you currently supporting?

Muirhouse Neighbourhood Garden, growing sessions have just started up!

What do you enjoy about gardening, and how has it positively impacted you?

I’ve always enjoyed gardening; my parents showed me what kinds of food I could grow and I was hooked. It’s a great way to spend time with other people, there’s always time for a cuppa and a chat too.

What are you looking forward to growing/doing in the upcoming growing season?

I joined Edible Estates in 2023, and 2024 will be the Muirhouse garden’s first growing season, so I am looking forward to getting to know people in the local community and seeing what we can grow together.

My favourite things to grow are big yellow sunflowers and peas – the sunflowers make me feel happy, and peas taste amazing straight from the pod.

Any words of encouragement for those who are interested in coming along?

If you’ve never grown anything before or you want to get out and meet some new people, come along and join us!

2024 marks Muirhouse’s first growing season. If you live locally and would like to get involved, adopt a raised bed this growing season! You can apply for a bed here, or pick up a paper copy at the garden during growing sessions. Whether you’re experienced or have never grown before, Sylva will be on hand to support you:

Wednesdays: 9:30am-12:30pm Sundays 1-4pm.

For more info, drop Sylva an email at sylva@edibleestates.scot

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