Behind the Sunday Mirror – Essington in Bloom
The Cultivation Street Gardens for Better Health competition category first launched in 2019 and it saw some incredible and uplifting entries. We are so excited to see what this year brings and what good people are bringing to their communities.
Read More...Cultivation Street 2020 – Sunday Mirror
The beginning of March means spring is just around the corner and gardeners everywhere are full of ambitious growing plans. In this article, I’ll be looking at community growing as a way to dial up your cultivation endeavours. And this year, Cultivation Street – for community, school and gardens for better health – launches into its eighth year; giving away thousands of pounds in the name of nature. Supported by Miracle-Gro®, 2020’s competition is set to be the biggest national gardening year yet.
Read More...Cultivation Street 2023 Winners
Inspirational Communities Gardening continues to motivate, inspire, and entertain millions of Britons. From inner cities to leafy suburbs, small patches to wide open spaces, and community projects to individual plots, gardening is something that brings Britain together. Now in its 11th marvellous year, Cultivation Street continues to draw inspiration and encouragement from across the UK.…
Read More...Gro Your Best Public Vote 2023
How to protect hedgehogs in winter
Hedgehogs are wonderful visitors to UK gardens year-round. At this time of the year, they are preparing to hibernate through the winter. Find out some simple ways that you can help hedgehogs to thrive through the colder months and beyond! Why do hedgehogs need support in winter? Hedgehog numbers have been in steady decline for…
Read More...How to help the bees
In the UK alone there are about 70 species of bees that help to pollinate. Without them, we can kiss some of our favourite foods goodbye! Help bring a buzz to your school and community garden, by introducing bee-friendly features. It’s always a great day when you hear the low gentle hum, and spot the…
Read More...How to make friends through gardening
According to a recent study by the Red Cross in partnership with Co-Op more than nine million adults in the UK are often or always lonely. Could community gardening be the anecdote? No matter how friendly your school or community is, getting stuck in can be a daunting prospect. That’s why we’ve come up with…
Read More...How to sow and grow raspberries UK
Pink, juicy, and soft to the touch, raspberries are one of the nation’s favourite summer fruits. They make an excellent addition to school and community gardens, not least because they cost a pretty penny from the local shop! Raspberries are the perfect summer fruit. They’re cheap to grow, and make a great addition to desserts,…
Read More...Top three plants that smell like sweets
As the summer holidays creep closer and closer, why not transform your community garden into a place that kids will get stuck in? The best way to do this? Make your school or community garden smell like a sweet shop! Discover our quick list of sweet-scented plants that smell as if they’ve been taken straight…
Read More...Crazy places to plant with kids
Are you looking for ways to inspire the next generation of gardeners? Look no further! We’ve created a list of five crazy places you can grow plants with kids, to make their first venture into gardening even more exciting! It can be tricky to keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays. There are only…
Read More...How to sow and grow radishes UK
If you’re looking for a little extra crunch in your salad this summer, radishes are an absolute must-grow in your school and community gardens. Super quick and easy to grow, radishes are the perfect brassica for school and community gardens. Because they’re compact plants, they can grow in the smallest of spaces. This means they’re…
Read More...The Great Garden Quiz 2023
Challenge yourself, your schools, and your communities with this year’s Great Garden Quiz! The questions range from music and films to the history of gardens, plants, and, of course, some general knowledge. And if you get any wrong, don’t worry! It’s a great opportunity to learn some fascinating new facts.
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