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Autumn Harvest, Michaelmas, Hot Composting and our Forthcoming Falling Leaves Open Day
Already three-quarters through September, autumn seems colder and wetter than in recent years despite the odd scorching hot day...
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- Aug 5
- 2 min
Music Day Magic: A Record-Breaking Success!
Our annual Music Day, held on Saturday 20th July, was a sensational triumph! Thanks to the incredible support of our community, we...
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- Jul 5
- 2 min
Towering mulleins, tasty moin-moin & Music Day preparations
The garden in July, past the peak of midsummer, has transitioned into a mood of relaxed abundance...
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- Jun 3
- 4 min
A summer tour of the Garden to mark our National Garden Scheme opening
It's June, and with the arrival of summer and our forthcoming National Garden Scheme opening on Saturday afternoon (8th June), what better..
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- May 8
- 3 min
Glorious Spring Open Day, fresh vegetables, blooms & natural therapy
We were delighted with the success of our Spring Open Day on Saturday 4th May. Glorious sunshine and a brilliant turnout made it a...
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- Apr 1
- 2 min
Snake's head fritillaries, crafted plant supports, sweet potato slips & upcoming Spring Open Day
It’s April, traditionally the month of bright sunshine and heavy showers! As spring progresses and the days lengthen, our Garden is alive...
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- Mar 2
- 3 min
Spring bulbs, Acacia tree in bloom & willow weaving
The arrival of March is heralded by beautiful purple crocuses and golden daffodils blooming all around the Garden. After a long and wet...
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- Feb 1
- 3 min
Emergent woodland, hot composting & early sowings
As February begins with a beautifully bright and warm sunny day, there are already signs around the Garden that nature is awakening. The...
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- Jan 1
- 2 min
Christmas festivities, tree pruning, seed selection & a Happy New Year
We wrapped up our year here in the Garden with some very creative and enjoyable festive wreath-making workshops and a delicious Christmas...
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- Dec 2, 2023
- 2 min
A wintry scene, tender plants wrapped & beds prepared for the new year
Outside, the Garden feels very different now that the leaves have fallen and the trees are bare. The sun is low and pale in the sky...
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- Nov 1, 2023
- 3 min
Falling Leaves fundraising success, autumn garden reset & the warmth of the fire
As always, our hearts were tremendously warmed to be joined by so many friendly faces, both familiar and new, for our Autumn...
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- Oct 4, 2023
- 3 min
Stonehenge dahlias, Asian hornets, plantings & crafts ahead of our autumn open day
Yet again, our cherished community has shared in an enormously constructive and creative past month in the midst of our green haven here...
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gardengateproject
- Sep 1, 2023
- 3 min
A visitor from Norway, autumn tidying, work satisfaction & the taste of the Garden
With the start of September, autumn has seemingly crept up on us while we await a final burst of summer. According to Paul, the appearance..
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- Aug 1, 2023
- 3 min
A successful Music Day, 'Three Sisters' companion planting, dried beans & flowers
As August arrives, the appearance of browning leaf tips reveals that it may already be later than we think in the natural cycle...
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- Jul 1, 2023
- 4 min
Fruit, vegetables, flowers and the therapeutic benefits of doodling
As summer gently rolls into July we're beginning to reap a steady harvest of fruits and vegetables from around the Garden...
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- Jun 1, 2023
- 2 min
Exotic vegetables, sculptures, floral displays & our NGS open day
As we welcome June and the start of summer, the incredible hard work of our team has really got our garden looking its best...
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- May 1, 2023
- 2 min
Spring growth, vegetable progress & beautiful blooms
It’s May, and after a cooler and wetter spring than we’ve been used to of late, our garden is finally getting into the swing of another...
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- Apr 1, 2023
- 2 min
Gratitude, green shoots & flowers to look forward to
A huge thank you to everyone who came along to enjoy and support our Spring Open Day on April 1st. It was great to see you all and once...
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gardengateproject
- Mar 1, 2023
- 3 min
Utilising wood chips, the benefits of planting trees & an invite to our Spring Open Day
As the chill of winter finally gives way to the warmth of spring, March marks the start of a new season for us gardeners. It’s a time to she
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gardengateproject
- Feb 1, 2023
- 2 min
Woodland awakening, seed sowing & tremendous tubers
February is a month of new beginnings and growth, and that's exactly what's happening here at our community garden project. As it starts to
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