In 2020, in response to the Coronavirus Pandemic and an overwhelming demand for produce, we decided to create a network of mini farms in our local community. These are individuals and families converting part of their lawns over to food production, or indeed just a windowsill with pots. In the spirit of ‘Dig For Victory’, whilst people are locked down in their homes, a little bit of horticulture is good for the spirit and good to help feed our country as veggies become scarce. There are now 1000 members – wow!!!
This is run through a facebook group called ‘Linlithgow Farmily‘. Anyone local to Narrowboat Farm can get stuck in and make use of all of the resources there. Those further away can learn remotely but the main thrust is to get our locals growing and supporting them by providing them with all the kit they need.
A family getting busy with their mini farm starter pack
The facebook group is run by four expert growers and Narrowboat Farmer Iain coordinating. There are how-to videos, access to bulk buying of seeds, compost and equipment. There are tutorials and fact sheets as well as a brilliantly supportive community of mini farmers. If you’d like to join and you’re local to Narrowboat Farm, just ask to join the facebook group 🙂