Starting & Running a Garden
How to survive: Hosepipe Bans
The bane of every gardener’s life, hosepipe bans are slowly becoming a common part of life up and down the country. Up to 640,000 households across Devon and Cornwall are currently facing their own, enforced by South West Water in efforts to ‘break through the drought cycle’. This is a direct result of 2022, where…
Read More...How to control garden pests UK
It’s no secret that our gardens are full of creepy crawlies, and that’s okay. Some of them play an important role in maintaining a healthy garden. Others…not so much. It’s impossible not to run a garden without encountering some pesky pests from time to time. And can you blame them? Your school or community garden…
Read More...How to sow and grow beetroot UK
Beetroot is easily recognisable for its brilliant red roots, and delicious (though a little divisive) sharp taste. Beetroot can be boiled, roasted, and pickled. And makes a particularly impressive addition to a cheese sandwich! Beetroot are a great veg for school and community gardens. They take up very little room and can even be grown…
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...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…
Read More...Community Fundraising Ideas
How you raise funds is an important consideration when you run a school or community garden. With a little planning it can be really easy to raise money for your garden, having some fun along the way! Linda Ford is the leading volunteer gardener with Sandown Castle Community Garden Group in Deal and has shared…
Read More...Benefits of joining a community project
There’s nowhere nicer than the great outdoors, whatever the weather – and there’s no better way to enjoy the changing seasons and beauty of nature than with like-minded friends. Whatever your chosen activity – gardening, walking, birdwatching or volunteering for a charity – it’s more enjoyable in good company. Together you can share experiences, great…
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