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The Garden for Research, Experiential Education and
Nutrition (GREEN), at Upper Grange was established as a biodynamic
demonstration garden in 2004. Its overall aim is to highlight the links between
a healthy soil, healthy food and healthy people. It does this in a number of
ways:
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A new four year research programme was started in January
2008 making some amendments to the first trial which began in 2004.
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The control plot was removed and became a herb garden.
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The no-dig plot remained as was but some companion
planting was added.
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The single dig plot remained single dig but also became
an area to research a new biodynamic method of growing called ‘homeodynamics’.
More about this at Considera.
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The double dig plot remained double dig but also became
cultivated using the ‘French bio-intensive system’, which allows for closer
spacing of plants and uses companion planting. (see ‘How to Grow More
Vegetables’ by John Jeavons)
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When the beds were reset for the new trial each plot was
divided into two. This gave the possibility to accommodate the students on
specific days without compromising the nature of the research plots. The
Waldorf College actually left Upper grange in June 2009 and the educational
areas then became available for the development of
workshops which are detailed on this site.
GREEN is an independent
organisation which was set up by the
Hiram Trust, the Good Gardeners
Association and the Biodynamic Association. |
