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Here is the link to the grove of trees to which Darren is donating with Trees for Life – any help for more trees to be planted in the grove are welcome. https://treesforlife.org.uk/groves/modern-mint/

Their theme this year is a celebration of the many health and well-being benefits allotment gardening offers. Can they reach their target of 90 sites holding open days and events that welcome in their neighbours and share their passion for growing food for health and well-being? Email diane@nsalg.org.uk for publicity materials and to register on …

The last days of February 2019 are now a very distant memory as we approach March 2020 beneath clouds and a decided chill, which is bound to slow the breaking buds on many species. Quince were about two weeks ahead and some apple varieties were showing a little green as the bud scales began to …

FROG representatives Ross and Judy had a very positive meeting (this week) with representatives from Coventry University’s Vice Chancellor’s Office and the Centre for Agro-ecology, Water and Resilience [CAWR], the University’s research facility which is based on the site. The University representatives emphasised there is a commitment to retaining the organic status of the site, …

The Woodland Trust want to make sure everybody in the UK has the chance to plant a tree. So they’re giving away hundreds of thousands of trees to schools and communities. Interested? Find out more about their free tree packs and how to apply at http://www.woodlandtru.st/iqEtU They’re able to supply these trees for free due …

It’s disappointing that DEFRA, once again, has ignored expert advice about banning peat.  Judith Stewart, DEFRA’s Soil and Peatland Policy Specialist, announced that they will continue to wait until 2030 to phase out industry use of horticultural peat. This is despite a clear message from the Climate Change Committee (an independent advisory body which gives …