Whenever possible we try to reduce, reuse and recycle by:

• Using reconditioned tools and making our own compost are ways that reduce our carbon footprint as gardeners.

• When we do buy in compost, we source it from local suppliers who make the compost using recycled materials.

• We are lucky to have in-house expertise, with volunteers who enjoy mending things and building with reclaimed timber.

• We make our own plant supports from the willow we grow from donated cuttings.

• We inherited many plastic pots at the start of the project, so we try to conserve these and reuse them as many times as we can.

• We grow comfrey to make our own organic, nutrient-rich plant feed

• Waterbutts on the hut and craft building allow us to conserve water

• We collect vegetable and flower seeds to sow the next year