Posts by Cultivation Street Staff
How to grow swede UK
Swede, also known as ‘Neeps’ in Scotland, is a hardy root vegetable. It’s almost otherworldly with its purple-green skin, and yellowy-orange flesh. But, despite its odd turnip-y look, they carry a sweet and earthy flavour. This makes Swede a great addition to hearty winter dishes. Swedes are relatively easy to grow from…
Read More...How to grow potatoes UK
. With over 500 different varieties of potato in the UK alone, potatoes are officially the nation’s favourite vegetable. So, you can be sure growing spuds will be a welcome addition to your school or community garden. It’s not hard to see why spuds are a firm favourite. They taste great baked, mashed,…
Read More...How do you build a compost bin from pallets?
No garden is complete without a compost bin. And what better way to build your community than by literally building something together? With a compost bin, you’ll have somewhere to dispose of kitchen and garden waste, and access to compost. Build this today and turn your rubbish into a remarkable garden. Every garden can be…
Read More...Why should we care about compost?
No garden is complete without a compost bin. Not only are they the best way to dispose of your kitchen and garden waste, but they’re also an easy, eco-friendly way to give your garden soil a welcome hit of organic nutrients. How do you compost? First, you need a compost bin. You can…
Read More...Why use raised beds?
Maybe you’re thinking about adding a raised bed to your garden. Maybe you’ve built one, but you’re not really sure why. Either way, discover the top benefits of raised beds, and get building and growing today! Raised beds are brilliant. And not just because they allow you to grow a wide range…
Read More...The best veg to grow in raised beds
With raised beds, it’s never been easier to plant delicious vegetables. Whether you’re growing them for your own plate, or a community/school veg sale, check out the top 5 veg to grow in your raised beds. 1. Carrots Sweet, tasty, and vitamin-rich, carrots are sure-fire grow-your-own-favourite. And, they can add an extra splash of…
Read More...How to build raised beds
Learn how to build raised beds and watch your community garden blossom. Building raised beds is a brilliant way to get your community garden started. They allow you to grow a wide range of plants, boost drainage, and introduce different soil types to your garden. Raised beds also create inclusive gardens. Helping those…
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How to Grow the Perfect Herb Garden
How to Plant the Perfect Herb Garden Herbs are the perfect edition to any garden. Not only are they super pretty and smell gorgeous, but they are also really easy to plant in your garden. Not to mention, they’re super tasty and healthy too! Why not take a look at our 5 brilliant herbs, with…
Read More...Falling back in love with Roses
– Falling back in Love with Roses – What better way to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee this summer than by planting the perfect rose in your school or community garden? Roses feature heavily throughout British history and have garnered a reputation as being the perfect quintessential flower. This summer, why not fall back in love…
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