This years wassail was as exuberant as ever. The orchard is well and truly blessed.

Roasted cauliflower, kale and pasta with hazelnut pesto. This version is vegan but a hard cheese (e.g. parmesan) can used instead of Nutritional Yeast.

Quick Beetrot Soup recipe by Clare Mcelhatton. Ready in 20 minutes- but always tastes better the next day!

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On our holiday to Georgia, I have been on the look out for inspiring projects, farming methods and buildings that we may be able to incorporate into our community gardens & future projects.

If you haven't been, I would thoroughly recommend a trip to Georgia in the Caucasus. The country is sandwiched between and takes influence from Russia (to the North) and Turkey & Iran (to the South) whilst sitting next to Azerbaijan & Armenia.

2019 was the first time we had a stall at the Wigan Diggers Festival!

We were received with open arms and a very warm welcome from everyone there. The festival was a great day out. We met many other growers and diggers groups, all trying to encourage people to get their hands dirty. The atmosphere was buzzing.

Although we are not a political group, we are inspired by Winstanley's idea that "The earth was made a common treasury for all." We want to follow Winstanley's example by working the land and providing food (or the means the grow it yourself) for those who may not have access to fresh, organic vegetables in the city.

Apple Butter Recipe by Lorcan Kan.

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On Friday 16th August 2019, as part of Sow the City's Growing Manchester programme, Platt Fields Market Garden (PFMG) hosted our first Hügelkultur Workshop. The day was hosted by Mike, with the glamorous assistance of Kieron from Sow the City and Dan from Gaskell Garden Project, who's expert knowledge was invaluable throughout the day.

Red Cabbage Patra Recipe by Clare Mcelhatton.

Repost from July 2021. The early stages of our garden at The East Manchester Academy.

In June 2023 we designed, built and displayed our garden at the RHS Tatton show. We named the garden “Dome Grown - What is the future for our food?”.

An insightful case study that delves into the need for more community-centered food outlets, challenging the dominance of the urban restaurant scene and highlighting the value of local food accessibility.

Sam took a trip to the Salford Working Class History Library to find out more about the history of Gerard Winstanley & the Diggers.

A brief explainer about how Platt Fields Market Garden and subsequently MUD came to be.

A brief history of The Landing and design and build services delivered by MUD in its creation.