Monthly Archives: April 2014

Jenny lived in New Hampshire and loved the taste of Concord Grapes! So when we decided to plant vines she managed to source these from Silkwood Nurseries (it is illegal to import vines) so couldn’t get any from New Hampshire! … Continue reading →

This is national gardening week and we shall be busy on all three of our plots of land: Vanessa’s allotment; The Kitchen Garden; and at Garden Farm. There has been a lot written about the health benefits of gardening or … Continue reading →

Just a few seeds sown today (greenhous and coldframe are rather full!) Second sowing of Kevin Fortley’s giant Marrow as first batch did not germinate. Bergamot, Sea Kale and Quinoa from James Wong’s collection. Some very old Woad seed from … Continue reading →

#Factoftheday: Did you know that #recycling one tonne of paper saves 20 trees and over 31,000 litres of water? — Greenredeem (@Greenredeem) April 12, 2014 This is just right for our stand at the Derbyshire Eco Centre Spring Fair

We are going to be at the Spring Fair with our water an wood themed stand. Rally pleased to be able to use Garden Organics excellent factsheets – we have pemission from the CO! @PeakORGANICS_PS @DerbysEcoCentre Sure – free to … Continue reading →

Second sowing of Garlic Chives as the first batch didn’t germinate. Sowed: Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Pot Marjoram, and Lavender Vera all from Chase Garden these are all organic seeds sown in organic compost so will go into our Soil Association … Continue reading →

We are about to join in with a CSA at Garden Farm and have been exploring various networks. The CSA Network has grown out of the Soil Association’s work on reconnecting farmers and communities. Over the past year and a … Continue reading →

Second go at sowing more seeds now that there is space in the propagators as March’s seeds have been moved to the greenhouse. Sowed: Japanese Beefsteak, Asparagus Pea, Nasturtium Gem Mix, Wintergreen, Toamatillo, and Electric Daisy all from the James … Continue reading →