Members of Tinsley Allotment, Shortlisted in the 2018 Cultivation Street Competition in Communities and Calliope Colour My Life

Tinsley Allotment | Their Garden Story

By Cultivation Street Staff | February 13, 2019

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…

5 Tips For Better Photos | Competition Tips

By Cultivation Street Staff | February 11, 2019

Photos are a major part of any competition submission. Whether you’re a school/community garden or an ambassador it is essential to get a great set of photos that clearly depict what it is you do and show your garden in its best light. We’ve put together our 5 top tips (with examples), for improving your…

Cultivation Street Gardens Group Ambassador Steve Fry

Steve Fry | His Garden Ambassador story

By Cultivation Street Staff | February 7, 2019

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…

St Albans Primary School children enjoying the wild flowers in their Cultivation Street Garden

St Alban’s Church of England Primary School | Their garden story

By Cultivation Street Staff | February 7, 2019

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…

Blue Tit Spot The Difference | Activity Sheet

By Cultivation Street Staff | February 4, 2019

Here at Cultivation Street we love garden birds, and we understand how much our schools and community groups enjoy encouraging them into their gardens too! We have created a blue tit spot the difference inspired by our feathered friends, for you to download, print and have a go! Simply click on the link below to…

Before and After Photos | Competition Tips

By Cultivation Street Staff | February 3, 2019

We are always talking to our communities, schools and ambassadors about the importance of taking great photos to document their journey. In relation to our annual competition photos are a great feature of our judging packs, providing a wealth of inspirational imagery. Our judges are often moved by the hard work and sense of togetherness…

Make Your Own Bird Feeders | Activity

By Cultivation Street Staff | January 31, 2019

Making your own bird feeders is a fun and cost-effective way to help out the birds in your garden or outdoor space. Using shop bought garden bird seed and items you may have around the house, here are two guides for creating your own. 1) Yoghurt Pot Bird Feeders You Will Need Lard Garden Bird…

Rockcliffe Avenue Community Front Gardens, entered into the Cultivation Street competition

Rockcliffe Avenue | The story of their gardens

By Cultivation Street Staff | January 31, 2019

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…

Midfield Primary School children in their Cultivation Street garden

Midfield Primary School | Their garden story

By Cultivation Street Staff | January 30, 2019

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…

Tips For February

By Cultivation Street Staff | January 30, 2019

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…