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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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Nov 1, 20233 min read
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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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Oct 4, 20233 min read
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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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Sep 1, 20233 min read
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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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Aug 1, 20233 min read
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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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Jul 1, 20234 min read
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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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Jun 1, 20232 min read
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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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May 1, 20232 min read
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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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Apr 1, 20232 min read
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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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Mar 1, 20233 min read
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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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Feb 1, 20232 min read
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The benefits of community gardening & the 'No Dig' method
Happy New Year!
As the winter weather settles in, it's easy to feel a little down and disconnected from the outdoors. But fear not - our co

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Jan 1, 20232 min read
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A successful year of achievement and enjoyment
As another year draws to a close with the arrival of December, the Garden has once again become a typically very wet and cold place to be...

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Dec 2, 20222 min read
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Great Autumn Open Day turnout, our response to a warming climate, & the happiness of falling leaves
We would all like to thank everyone who came along to support our Autumn Falling Leaves Open Day on Saturday 29th October. We were very...

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Nov 2, 20223 min read
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'No Dig', tree survey, bedding cultivation, bulb planting and Autumn Open Day reminder
It’s been a slow process of evolution away from more commonly advocated horticultural methods of late but, inspired by the example of...

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Oct 1, 20223 min read
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Rain, brassicas, marrow recipe, pulses and kindling
It's September, and with the first modest rain showers and fresher, breezier air of autumn, our plants are finally gaining some...

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Sep 1, 20222 min read
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Cut flower fragrance in spite of the heat
It's August and parts of the garden are now feeling decidedly parched. Besides the recent unprecedented high temperatures...

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Aug 1, 20222 min read
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Watering, crops, blooms and music day artwork
We may now be past midsummer, but July is often the hottest month of the year and it’s important to water plants around the garden...

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Jul 1, 20223 min read
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Jubilant vegetables, a peaceful walk and the natural balance
As we begin June with our very own Platinum Jubilee tea party, the garden is looking royally splendid as it moves into summer...

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Jun 1, 20223 min read
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Fundraising gratitude, resplendent trees, and asparagus season
A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make our Spring Open Day such a tremendous success. It was really wonderful to see...

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May 1, 20222 min read
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Spring Open Day, beautiful tulips & seedlings galore
As fresh spring leaves and beautiful blossoms unfurl all around, it’s such a joy to be in the garden on a bright April day. This year’s...

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Apr 1, 20222 min read
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