by growshepwayuk_main | Feb 24, 2023 | Allotments, environment, FoodForFree, News, Sandgate Community Garden
A recent message was sent out to Sandgate Society Members regarding the sad news that Saga are departing Enbrook Park – and community gardens are wondering what will happen to the community garden. “One of the main concerns at the present moment is the...
by growshepwayuk_main | Oct 3, 2022 | Allotments, climate change, environment, FoodForFree, Foraging, Gleaning, Rewilding
“The water from a 2 inch downpour – more than 54,000 gallons per acre, is captured almost entirely by an oak forest’s leaf litter and the organic humus it creates. Litter and humus don’t hold this water indefinitely, but they do corral it...
by growshepwayuk_main | Oct 7, 2021 | Allotments, environment, FoodForFree, Hythe Community Hop Farm, Hythe Environmental Community, Hythe Triangle Community Garden, Incredible Edibles, Sandgate Community Garden
Well here we are – October, colder at nights and a strange mix of either drenching rain or warm sunny days. The half-hardy annual are showing signs of giving up the ghost – and the perennials are looking a little weedy – and if they could speak they would be saying:...
by growshepwayuk_main | Oct 1, 2021 | Allotments
Insects can be the organic grower’s best friend. Whether pollinators or predators, they will help manage pests and keep your garden healthy. See here for further advice on how to introduce wildlife into your organic growing area. We have chosen 7 friendly...
by growshepwayuk_main | Jul 29, 2021 | Allotments, FoodForFree, Gleaning, Hythe Environmental Community, Hythe Triangle Community Garden, Incredible Edibles, News, Rewilding, Sandgate Community Garden
July has been an interesting month hasn’t it – some super hot sunny days and some heavy stormy weather days too – although not as much rain as we thought we would get – and certainly not enough to replenish the water butts. In fact a good old mixture of just about all...
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