We had a fantastic day out at Falachan Cothrom. The garden is looking great thanks to everyone who came to help, and our visitors (including the nursery children) all enjoyed the sunshine. 

On Wednesday 4th July we are hosting an open day at St Peter's Walled Garden in Daliburgh. Join us anytime between 10:30 and 14:30 to enjoy our garden and a nice cuppa. 

Our learners are raising funds for their annual trip by holding a coffee morning on the 27th of June between 11am and 1pm. Home baking will be served and plants grown in the polytunnel will be for sale.
​All welcome!

Have you always wanted to create a garden but just not sure how to start?
This is the fourth year Cothrom Ltd, in partnership with Lews Castle College, will be offering the SVQ at Level 1 and 2 in Horticulture in Uist and Barra.
You will learn how to sow, grow, harvest, cook, and preserve your produce. Learn what grows well on the islands and how to achieve the best results in your garden; equip yourself with new skills in pruning, propagating, and producing colourful flower borders; improve the overall look of your garden or allotment and learn how to use a range of equipment. The flexible programme delivered from Ormiclate, South Uist will lead you through the process from seed packet to plate, enjoy the harvest of your own vegetables and much more. 

This free course is accredited through SQA and is ideal for complete beginners or those who are already working or volunteering in this field.  The 9-12months course will enable you to gain an SVQ Level 1 or 2 in Horticulture, whilst working in your own garden and the facilities at Cothrom and St Peters walled garden in Daliburgh.

Places are limited so if you would like more information on this training or wish to enrol please call 01878 700910 to speak to Agnes; e-mail enquiries@cothrom.net or call into the Ormiclate Learning Centre.

TASTER SESSIONS:
Join us at Cothrom, Ormiclate, South Uist 
on Wednesday 31st January and/or 
St Peters Walled Garden, Daliburgh, South Uist 
on Thursday 1st February 
 
Both sessions from 10am to 1pm
 
Pop along and have a go at soil testing, seed sowing, composting, soil preparation and much more. You can also pick up information on our courses starting in March.
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Staff, learners, and nursery children all took part in planting tree saplings from The Woodland Trust Scotland around the Learning Centre on November 15th. The trees will contribute to local biodiversity, while also helping prevent top soil erosion and fight pests and diseases. ​

On Saturday September 9th Cothrom ReStore along with Horticulture and Cothrom Òg were open to visitors. The ReStore building was opened up and filled with furniture at discounted prices - to make room for a racking system to be fitted into the stock room. Horticulture sold vegetables grown either at St Peter's or here at Cothrom, and Cothrom Òg had a bouncy castle and face painting for the children. 

A huge thank you to all of our staff, volunteers, and visitors who made it a success. ​