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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Zoe Stanmore | 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…

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Community garden – Top tips on how to get started

Cultivation Street was set up to tell the stories of the best community gardens across the nation. We’ve seen all sorts of amazing community gardens within schools and neighbourhoods.  All getting together to create great outdoor spaces for everyone to enjoy. Now is a perfect time to get involved or start your own community garden…

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Kipos Tou Drakon | Their Calliope® 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…

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Tinsley Allotment | 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…

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5 Tips For Better Photos | Competition Tips

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…

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Steve Fry | His 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…

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Blue Tit Spot The Difference | Activity Sheet

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…

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Make Your Own Bird Feeders | Activity

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…

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