Posts by Cultivation Street Staff
Hay in Bloom | Their Calliope® Garden Story
Hay in Bloom, entered by Nicholas Burdekin, was shortlisted in the Calliope Colour My Life category in Cultivation Street’s 2018 competition. We look at how the idea for their display came about and their thoughts about their entry.
Read More...Tips for March
Within our Cultivation Street network there are individuals with amazing knowledge both about gardening and running community gardens. They understand first-hand the needs of organisations and can tailor their advice to this. Our tips for the month is written by Cath from Welsh House Farm Green Grafters community gardening group. Cath not only has endless…
Read More...The Wonky Garden | Their Garden Story
Since its launch in 2013, the Cultivation Street campaign has expanded to support hundreds of school and community gardening projects across the UK. It is now a thriving hub for gardeners to share stories, top tips and advice as well as access a plethora of free resources to enhance their gardening projects. For this week’s…
Read More...How to set up and run a school garden
Gardening has many benefits for children. While it has great health and social implications, it also offers brilliant hands on experience for learning. Inspired by the school and community garden stories, we’ve put together a guide to help get you started – from thinking about how to use the space, to how to involve the children and school community.
Read More...Spring Scavenger Hunt | Activity Sheet
We’ve got some great ideas to help get families and children out and about, enjoying the great outdoors. How about adding a simple scavenger hunt into a sunny spring walk. To celebrate the arrival of spring, we have created a colouring page for you to download, print and colour. Simply click on the link below…
Read More...Angela Fletcher | Her Garden Ambassador Story
Since its launch in 2013, the Cultivation Street campaign has expanded to support hundreds of school and community gardening projects across the UK. It is now a thriving hub for gardeners to share stories, top tips and advice as well as access a plethora of free resources to enhance their gardening projects. For this week’s…
Read More...Plant for March | Daffodils
Our Garden Centre Ambassadors have a wealth of knowledge and ideas. They understand first-hand the needs of schools and community gardens and can tailor their advice to this. Our Plant of the Month is written by our 2018 Cultivation Street Ambassador of the Year winner Steve Purton from Dobbies in Milton Keynes. Steve has a…
Read More...Hello Spring Colouring | Activity Sheet
Spring is on its way! It is time to get excited about what this new season will bring and think about all of the planting and growing you have planned. To celebrate the arrival of spring, we have created a colouring page for you to download, print and colour. Simply click on the link below…
Read More...Sophie Lyall | Her Garden Centre Ambassador Story
Since its launch in 2013, the Cultivation Street campaign has expanded to support hundreds of school and community gardening projects across the UK. It is now a thriving hub for gardeners to share stories, top tips and advice as well as access a plethora of free resources to enhance their gardening projects. For this week’s…
Read More...Funding and donations for your School or Community Garden
Once you’re on the journey of setting up your School or Community Garden, it’s important to think about how you’ll cover the costs involved. Here are some ideas of how to make life easier for yourself by searching for funding, donations and even freebies! Ambassadors Make the most of your Cultivation Street ambassador’s local knowledge.…
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