Socorro CIC

We provide an holistic horticultural centre for various groups in society. Promoting well-being & social inclusion through activities based around horticulture.

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Today we worked alongside the YMCA Derby to transform the green area at Aspire Community & Wrestling Alliance into a new community growing space. The area was cleared ready to design and build in the coming weeks.
#socorrocicuk #YMCADerby #communitiesbuildcommunities

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#SummerSolstice2023

 “May the long-time sun shine upon you, all love surround you, and the pure light within you guide your way on.” Old proverb

#socorrocicuk
#alignwithnature
 #gratitude #BlessedAndGrateful

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Gazpacho Soup.
A traditional Spanish dish served ice cold, that requires no cooking. Ideal for the hot summer weather.
Easily made with ingredients you can grow in your own garden. #socorrocicuk #Homegrown
#EcoTherapy #horticulturaltherapy #community #Derby
#Vegan #CommunityFirst

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World Environment Day #greenvibes #savetheearth #keeprecycling #socorrocicuk #community #Derby #WorldEnvironmentDay2023

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A huge thank you to Paul Morley, and all the gardening group at Transition2, for the kind donation of Tigerella tomato and Cayenne pepper plants.
Today we potted them up ready to go in the greenhouse.
#socorrocicuk #ThankYou #plants #horticulturaltherapy #thehedgerowgarden #Derby

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Confound and Plantain, frugal Herbs are they,
who all things keep safe under lock and Key And Masterwort, whose name dominion wears, With her who an Angelic title bears...
----- Anonymous
#Socorrocicuk #Masterwort #herbalist

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What an industrious day we've had.
The Tumbling Tom tomatoes were planted out in their hanging baskets, and new wooden hangers were made and painted for them.
Meanwhile, the last of the peas were sown and will be ready to go in the new raised bed.
#socorrocicuk #communitygarden

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What a beautiful day.
#SummerVibes #horticulturaltherapy #thehedgerowgarden #socorrocicuk #community

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Our fresh new logo, incorporating the Socorro Dove. Just in time for tomorrow's big announcement!
#socorrocicuk #CommunityFirst #Derbyshire #announcements

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Well, we all did our best to endure the classic British, Bank Holiday Weather. It wasn't a total washout, as we managed to sell a few plants and pkts of seeds, along with some generous donations that have put a little bit of profit into
#Thehedgerowgarden
#socorrocicuk
#derbyuk

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With the Kale and Red Mountain Spinach being ready we decided to plant up the new raised bed.
Alongside them we've added some spring onions to deter pests, and Nasturtium, Marigolds and Poached Egg plants for the pollinators
#socorrocicuk
#community #ecotherapy #thehedgerowgarden

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One bed completed a few more to go before we're up and running on our latest project, The Hedgerow Community Garden
#socorrocicuk #thehedgerowgarden #horticulturaltherapy #ecotherapy #socialandtherapeutichorticulture #forthecommunity #cic #friendsofnottinghamroadcemetery

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Earth Day Saturday 22nd April 2023
Since 1970 22nd of April has been Earth Day, aiming to make the environment, and the world at large, a healthier place. This year’s theme is ‘Invest in Our Planet’.

#earthday #reduceandrecycle #environnement #socorrocicuk

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‘And Lady-Smocks, all silver-white, and cuckoo-buds of yellow hue, do paint the meadows with delight.’
Love’s Labour’s Lost, Act V, scene 2. Shakespeare.
#cardamine #spink #pigeonseye #fairies #shakespeare #socorrocicuk

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Peas and green beans require similar growing conditions, making them good companions to plant together. The nitrogen rich soil will be perfect for your Brassica next year. Both are thirsty plants, so remember to keep them well watered.
#legumes #socorrocicuk #growingtogether

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Tomatoes are doing well.
#blackcherrytomato #Tomato #fruits #socorrocicuk #thehedgerowgarden #communitygarden #socialandtherapeutichorticulture #EcoTherapy #Chaddesden #Horticulturaltherapy #Vegan

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Check out Socorro CIC on FB or Instagram for our recent post on potato planting.
#POTATO #vegetables #planting #socorrocicuk #gardening #spuds

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Recipe – Wild Garlic Pesto
Wild Garlic Leaves 120g
Pine Nuts 100g
Lemon Juice 1-2 lemons
Olive Oil 5-6tbs
Salt & Pepper
Blend all together
#ramson #wildgarlic #pesto #sococorrocicuk #garlic

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The theme for this year's International Day of Forests is “Forests and Health” As well as physical benefits, spending time in nature is proven to hugely benefit our mental health and wellbeing.
#IntForestDay #ForestDay #mentalhealth #Socorrocicuk #protectourforests #savetheearth

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Ashley, from GoodGym Derby, came over and helped us build the greenhouse roof frame today. Such a helpful and knowledgeable man, full of great advice.
#socorrocicuk @GoodGymDerby #community #horticulturaltherapy #greenhouse #cicproject #derbytwitter #Chaddesden