Allotmenteers are hardy types, so the freezing temperatures and ground frost today didn’t stop us from gathering for the Successful Composting workshop, led brilliantly by John from Garden Organic. This was the first of two workshops we’re hosting on site … Continue reading Composting Workshop
Using the wood cut on site, we have created two new habitats for wildlife: Dead Hedges For gardeners who want to encourage wildlife and would prefer not to set bonfires, making a dead hedge is a win-win solution. Dead hedges … Continue reading Creating new habitats
In glorious autumn sunshine, we gathered a working party to assist the tree surgeons with a bit of overdue tree and hedge maintenance. We have a hedge (mostly hawthorn, but mixed with some elder and cherry) down the boundary of … Continue reading Working with the tree surgeons
Our working party on Friday began to shape the nature reserve. Here we have to tread a fine line which allows us to manage the site with a light touch that enhances what is there – making the space for … Continue reading Shaping the nature reserve
Urban Allotment: climate resilience & community 