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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..

gardengateproject
Jun 3, 20244 min read


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...

gardengateproject
May 7, 20243 min read


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...

gardengateproject
Apr 1, 20242 min read


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...

gardengateproject
Mar 2, 20243 min read


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...

gardengateproject
Feb 1, 20243 min read


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...

gardengateproject
Jan 1, 20242 min read


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...

gardengateproject
Dec 1, 20232 min read


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...

gardengateproject
Nov 1, 20233 min read


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...

gardengateproject
Oct 4, 20233 min read


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..

gardengateproject
Aug 31, 20233 min read


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...

gardengateproject
Jul 31, 20233 min read


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...

gardengateproject
Jun 30, 20234 min read


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...

gardengateproject
Jun 1, 20232 min read


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...

gardengateproject
May 1, 20232 min read


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...

gardengateproject
Apr 1, 20232 min read


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

gardengateproject
Mar 1, 20233 min read


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

gardengateproject
Feb 1, 20232 min read


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

gardengateproject
Jan 1, 20232 min read


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...

gardengateproject
Dec 1, 20222 min read


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...

gardengateproject
Nov 1, 20223 min read
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