Posts Tagged ‘community’
Herbs that grow in winter
Growing winter herbs is a great way to continue producing delicious flavour despite the cooler conditions. Even though many plants including herbs go dormant in autumn and winter, there is still plenty to grow. Find out the best winter herbs to grow this year. Winter herbs to grow outside Which herbs can grow outside in…
Read More...How to prepare for bonfire night
Many families and communities will be busy building bonfires ahead of November 5th celebrations. Here are a few tips on how to have a more sustainable bonfire night evening that also considers and protects the wildlife around us. Look out for hibernating mammals and amphibians Hedgehogs are not the only wildlife that like to snuggle…
Read More...How to make leaf mould
Autumn is now upon us. The season when the foliage on many deciduous trees starts to turn delicious shades of yellow, orange and red. Then, they daintily fall to the ground. It’s traditional to sweep up those leaves in the garden and put them in the recycling bins but think again! Did you know that mixed…
Read More...Autumn vegetables to grow
Autumn can often feel like it isn’t possible to grow any more produce. However, there are still plenty of vegetables to grow through the autumn months to give you a head start next year. Carrots Humble carrots can be quite frost-hardy, so are great to continue growing in autumn. One carrot variety suitable for growing…
Read More...Top 5 vegetables for children to grow
Sometimes, getting children to eat vegetables can be challenging. However, a great way to help overcome this is to encourage them to have a go at growing their own! Spring is the perfect time of year for sowing veg seeds and planting out veg seedlings. Here are five easy-to-grow types of vegetables that might just…
Read More...Crops to grow year-round
Whilst traditional to sow and grow vegetables annually, it might surprise you that some crops keep growing year-round. Or for most of the year and these are known as perennial veg. There are huge advantages to having perennial veg, the most important that you can harvest from many of them year-round. This saves you money,…
Read More...Early spring gardening jobs for indoors
Spring is a busy time of year both for the natural world and also for Community gardeners! There will be lots of things to do outside in the spring but the weather can often be extreme. Rain and cold can make it impractical to work the soil. If that’s the case plan indoor jobs that…
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...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…
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