At Food Works, our purpose has always been simple – to make sustainable food accessible and affordable for everyone, without judgement or stigma. Since we began, we’ve used a Pay What You Can Afford model to try to make this possible. For many people, this has helped make Food Works Read more…
The lovely low winter sun’s back, and our broad bean babies are just starting to open their leaves. The days are getting longer, and our plants are showing it! Our seeds are all ordered for the new season, and we’re already starting to ready our tables for our first batch Read more…
On a rainy January afternoon, we welcomed a small group into the orchard for our ‘Introduction to Apple Tree Pruning’ workshop. With a mix of theory, hands-on practice and expert guidance, participants learnt how winter pruning helps apple trees stay healthy and productive – and gained the confidence to put it into practice themselves.
On a snowy Sunday in January, we kicked off our first growing workshop at Norton Nurseries, learning the basics of no-dig gardening and getting hands-on building a bed for Spring.
The constant rain and cold temperatures didn’t stop our volunteers putting their best foot forward at Nether Edge Farmers Market last week. We spoke to so many people about all the amazing work Food Works has been doing over the past 10 years, and even sold a few copies of our brand new cook book!
We’re very pleased to have been chosen alongside Heeley City Farm to be the beneficiaries from the Nether Edge Christmas Market to be held on Sunday December 7th.
Food Works was recently invited to attend a performance of the show 3 Acres And A Cow, a history of land rights and protest told through folk song and story.
Summer is here, our tomatoes are ripening, and at Norton Nursery we’re starting to think about saving some of our delicious varieties for seed.
Ready to get your hands dirty for a good cause? Join us at Food Works as our new Food Growing Coordinator! We’re on a mission to build a better food system – one that connects us, nourishes our communities, and regenerates our planet. Role Type: PermanentEmployment Type: Full time, part Read more…
As we celebrate 10 years of Food Works, we’re marking the occasion with something close to our hearts – the journey of bringing Norton Nurseries back to life. Our volunteer Jake has compiled some video he has taken over the past 9 months to a short clip – just 90 Read more…