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Steve’s allotment progress!

Steve’s allotment progress!

After signing up Steve 3 weeks ago, I left him with an overgrown plot, infested with perennial weeds and aftr discussing the options with Steve he decided that the best long term plan was to hand pick and remove as much of the weeds roots as possible. This was in addition to a long list [...]

Warwick University growers visit

Warwick University growers visit

The Warwick University allotment society had a group visit to Ryton gardens on Sunday. They bought the sunshine with them too! The forecast rain never came and the group enjoyed a sunny tour of the gardens with expert volunteer tour guide John Sargent, who always generously shares his 85 years of growing experience! Following the [...]

Amazing Nettles

Amazing Nettles

  It has been known for a very long that nettles are much more than just unwanted weeds. They are very useful in the diet and an excellent source of plant nutrients. They contain a lot of nitrogen, iron, calcium and many other minerals. Preparations of nettles have been known for centuries. They heal, regulate, [...]

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Sunny Sunday Morning with Steve

This Sunday was full of sunshine and promise, not just with the weather but also for Steve who has just signed up to receive the support of myself as a newly qualifed Master Gardener! Steve has just aquired a new plot on his allotment site and asked if I could go along to discuss the [...]

New growing mentors in your area!!!

New growing mentors in your area!!!

Last weekend saw the induction of 18 new Master Gardeners – all from the Coventry and Warwickshire area.  An enthusiastic and passionate group of volunteers are now out and about in your local community offering free food grwoing support and advice. We had a really super weekend, with plenty of food growing ideas and stories [...]

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Steve’s allotment progress!

Steve’s allotment progress!After signing up Steve 3 weeks ago, I left him with an overgrown plot, infested with perennial weeds and aftr discussing the options with Steve he decided that the best long term plan was to hand pick and remove as much of the weeds roots as possible. This was in addition to a long list [...]

Free Starter Seeds!

Amazing Nettles

Events

June 26th: Dementia Cafe – Southam

Warwickshire – Dementia Cafe Southam Master Gardener seed sowing event. A place for people affected by dementia to meet others in a similar situation for education, support and social interaction. This is the fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:30am to 12:30pm, located at Wattons Lodge, Watton Lane. Please contact Charmaine Bird 024 7665 2602.

May 30th: Rugby Farmers Market

Jun 1st: Grow your own lunch for The Big Lunch in Whitley, Coventry

News

Warwick University growers visit

Warwick University growers visitThe Warwick University allotment society had a group visit to Ryton gardens on Sunday. They bought the sunshine with them too! The forecast rain never came and the group enjoyed a sunny tour of the gardens with expert volunteer tour guide John Sargent, who always generously shares his 85 years of growing experience! Following the [...]

Globe artichokes – so many reasons to grow….

New growing mentors in your area!!!

Case Studies

Master Gardener pruning tips

Master Gardener pruning tipsPruning your fruit trees is an important job to maximise your fruit crops and keep your plants healthy. It can be confusing! So to help you out  Master Gardeners have shared their top tips to successful pruning. Winter pruning should be carried out whilst the trees are dormant, from late November to early March. So [...]

‘Grow your own food’ a boost for health and sense of community, says Coventry University research

Running a stall at a local event – case study

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