Category Archives: gardening

Submit your garden for the new-look Crosspool Open Gardens

Posted on 15 May, 2013 by

The organisers of Crosspool Open Gardens are inviting everyone to share their gardens and raise money for charities as part of a revamped event for this year’s festival. Traditionally the event has attracted gardens with impressive displays of flowers, fruit … Continue reading →

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Photos from Lydgate Green planting and tidy-up day

Posted on 30 April, 2013 by

Friends of Lydgate Green is a small group of local residents who are responsible for the upkeep of the green at the corner of Lydgate Lane. With a pair of gloves, something to dig with and plenty of enthusiasm to … Continue reading →

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Fruit, vegetable and plant sales at Hagg Lane allotments in May

Posted on 23 April, 2013 by

Hagg Lane & District Gardeners’ Allotments Society has fundraising fruit, vegetable and plant sales over two weekends in May. You’ll be able to purchase vegetables, fruit, bedding, herb and perennial plants at the bring and buy-style sales. They run between … Continue reading →

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Lydgate Green planting and tidy-up day

Posted on 3 April, 2013 by

The Friends of Lydgate Green are organising a planting and tidy-up day from 9.30am on Saturday 27 April. They would really appreciate your support and help to replant the beds and assist with some general maintenance. Don’t miss this great … Continue reading →

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Hillside Harvest volunteers build a bridge and steps

Posted on 27 March, 2013 by

Rivelin Valley-based Hillside Harvest have sent the following report and photos from their second open day of 2013: Just recently, we held our second Open Day of 2013. This time our training session was on ‘plot planning’ aimed both at … Continue reading →

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Volunteers dig in at Hillside Harvest open day

Posted on 23 February, 2013 by

Rivelin Valley-based Hillside Harvest have sent the following report and photos from last weekend’s open day. Their next open day is all about plot planning and is taking place on Saturday March 16 from 11am. On a sunny, dry Saturday … Continue reading →

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Hillside Harvest open days in February and March

Posted on 22 January, 2013 by

Budding and experienced gardeners will be interested in the Hillside Harvest Open Days in February and March: 16 February – Open Day with Composting workshops (introductory and for more experienced) 16 March – Open Day with Plot Planning workshops (introductory and … Continue reading →

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Hillside Harvest open day and volunteer day, summer 2012

Posted on 25 May, 2012 by

Hillside Harvest is running an open day on Saturday 23 June and a volunteer day on Saturday 14 July. More information is available on the Hillside Harvest website and Facebook page.

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Upcoming Crosspool WI meetings

Posted on 7 May, 2012 by

Details of the next few Crosspool WI meetings have been announced: Monday 21 May, 7-9pm Crosspool WI evening group St Columba’s church. Guest speaker: Alan Sherwood ‘Living in the Antarctic’ Monday 28 May, 1-3pm Crosspool WI afternoon group Gardening Q&A … Continue reading →

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Fruit, vegetable and plant sales at Hagg Lane allotments

Posted on 1 May, 2012 by

Hagg Lane & District Gardeners’ Allotments Society has fundraising fruit, vegetable and plant sales on four days during May, starting this weekend. You’ll be able to purchase vegetables, fruit, bedding, herb and perennial plants at the bring and buy-style sales. … Continue reading →

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