Vandals, mud and bugs
[update: We are overwhelmed by the positive support and reaction of the public to this act of vandalism in the Gardens. we are grateful to everyone for their good wishes…
#wegrowtogether: a guide to companion planting
There’s a lot of wisdom out there amongst professional and amateur gardeners. Much folklore and science knowledge handed down from generation to generation. In the post second world war ‘nuke…
Sunday Saunters…special weekend openings for winter wanderings
Sometimes all you want on Sunday afternoon at this time of year is a bit of fresh air and a stretching of the legs. No kitting up for a long…
The Strawberry Tree
The Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) is a easy tree or shrub to identify, having both flowers and fruit present at the same time. The strawberry (or I think more…
Volunteering at our Lantern Events 2017
We are looking for willing volunteers to be Stewards and servers of hot chocolate and marshmallows to visitors at our upcoming Lantern Festival! Here are some descriptions of the roles…
EU lawmakers demand five-year phase out of weedkiller glyphosate | www.gardenorganic.org.uk
Source: EU lawmakers demand five-year phase out of weedkiller glyphosate | www.gardenorganic.org.uk
Kale
This week I planted out 40 Kale plants in the Batty Langley vegetable garden that have been quietly growing along in the greenhouse since September. We are trying three varieties,…
New plants from old
At this time of year a lot of plants are starting to go to seed, so it is a good time to go around and collect some of them so…
Cyclamen hederifolium
If you take a walk along the top of the Upper Wilderness to the far end and gaze underneath the large Yew tree, you will see the tiny but perfectly…
Traditional family fun day
Nearly time again for our amazingly popular low-tech family fun day. Skittles, sack races, hopscotch and egg and spoon races bring three – or more – generations together this Thursday…