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 | Sep 26, 2022 | climate change, environment, FoodForFree, Foraging, Rewilding
Unsung underground heroes Providing food and medicine, crucial to plant and soil health, helping to store carbon and mitigate against climate change: fungi are the unsung heroes of our world. Yet it’s estimated that 93 per cent of the world’s fungal species are...
by growshepwayuk_main | Jun 7, 2022 | environment, FoodForFree, Foraging, Incredible Edibles, Rewilding, Sandgate Community Garden
New book Just Out – Secrets from a herbalist’s garden – a magical year of plant remedies. My attention was drawn to this book because just for once i saw a particular weed mentioned in this book that most gardeners absolutely hate the sight of and...
by growshepwayuk_main | Mar 10, 2022 | environment, FoodForFree, Rewilding
In fact there are 24 species of bumblebee in the UK, with a range of different colours and markings!8 species are common, which is why we call them the ‘Big 8’. These are the bumblebees you are most likely to see buzzing around your flowers. 🌼Join our...
by growshepwayuk_main | Nov 23, 2021 | FoodForFree, Foraging
Seaweed is an abundant food source and with literally 100s of varieties. Here in the UK, there are a number of edible seaweed varieties that can, with a little bit of know-how, add great flavour and vibrancy to your cooking. Not only that, seaweed is a...
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