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Autumn sowing tips from Master Gardener

Autumn sowing tips from Master Gardener

South London volunteer Fiona Law has prepared her sowing timetable for scrumptious veg through autumn and into winter.  The season is still going strong with Fiona’s list – whether you have a windowsill, outdoor patch, or even a dark room! There’s no time to rest between harvests and ordering next year’s seeds. Read her tips [...]

Read all about it: Master Gardeners in GYO

Read all about it: Master Gardeners in GYO

We’re delighted to showcase our volunteer’s terrific work in the national magazine, Grow Your Own (September edition). We were invited by editor Lucy Halsall to prepare case studies about how Master Gardeners help people and communities grow their own fruit and veg at home and on communal land. See images below. Our thanks to Lucy and her [...]

Now recruiting volunteers: Norfolk and south London

Now recruiting volunteers: Norfolk and south London

We looking for new Master Gardeners to join a volunteer network supporting local people and communities to grow fruit and vegetables in their gardens and communal land. This exciting pilot programme is funded by the Big Lottery Fund’s Local Food scheme, Sheepdrove Trust and local partners. Our Norfolk programme kick starts this September. Volunteers are invited [...]

Master Gardeners at START festival 8-19 September 2010

Master Gardeners at START festival 8-19 September 2010

We’ve been invited to a very special event by Garden Organic’s patron, HRH The Prince of Wales who is holding his very own festival of sustainability from 8-19th September. He will be joining forces with musicians, comedians, environmental experts and some of Britain’s best known companies and celebrities to create ‘A Garden Party To Make A [...]

Flowers good enough to eat

Flowers good enough to eat

English (Pot) Marigolds are best known for their cheerful approach to life, brightening up pots, gardens and allotments with colourful flowers. But there’s more. The outer petals are a tasty snack too, especially when they’re just opening. Remove the whole flower stem after harvesting to the nearest bud (as you would if deadheading a rose [...]

Growing Tips

Autumn sowing tips from Master Gardener

Autumn sowing tips from Master GardenerSouth London volunteer Fiona Law has prepared her sowing timetable for scrumptious veg through autumn and into winter.  The season is still going strong with Fiona’s list – whether you have a windowsill, outdoor patch, or even a dark room! There’s no time to rest between harvests and ordering next year’s seeds. Read her tips [...]

Sowing continues – autumn salads take centre stage

Flowers good enough to eat

Events

Master Gardeners at START festival 8-19 September 2010

Master Gardeners at START festival 8-19 September 2010 We’ve been invited to a very special event by Garden Organic’s patron, HRH The Prince of Wales who is holding his very own festival of sustainability from 8-19th September. He will be joining forces with musicians, comedians, environmental experts and some of Britain’s best known companies and celebrities to create ‘A Garden Party To Make A [...]

In-service training dates to be announced

South London training dates anounced: 19/20 June 2010

News

Now recruiting volunteers: Norfolk and south London

Now recruiting volunteers: Norfolk and south LondonWe looking for new Master Gardeners to join a volunteer network supporting local people and communities to grow fruit and vegetables in their gardens and communal land. This exciting pilot programme is funded by the Big Lottery Fund’s Local Food scheme, Sheepdrove Trust and local partners. Our Norfolk programme kick starts this September. Volunteers are invited [...]

100th Master Gardener welcomed

First meeting for Master Gardener steering group

Case Studies

How good peas will travel

How good peas will travelIslington Master Gardener Mark found walking with vegetables in London attracts attention. We caught up with him for chat about a recruit excursion. “I took my ‘Pea Shooter’ – a long shallow container for sprouting pea shoots – to a local fair. It sparked lots of conversations about growing pea shoots and gave me the chance [...]

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  1. Making an entrance posted on 29 Aug 2010
    Master Gardener Kim Garner will chat to anyone about home food growing.We caught up with her for a c. […]
  2. Training day success posted on 26 Aug 2010
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  3. Frances Lee posted on 25 Aug 2010
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    We’ve been invited to a very special event by Garden Organic’s patron, HRH The Prince of Wales w. […]

Latest from Islington Master Gardeners

  1. Oct 16th: Fun Health Day posted on 1 Sep 2010
    From 12-4pm, Circle 33 Housing Trust and Homes for Islington are running a Fun Health Day to promote. […]
  2. Sep 25th: King Henry’s Walk Gardens Flower and Produce Show posted on 1 Sep 2010
    Get ready to show off your horticultural and culinary skills in our family-friendly competition. Lot. […]
  3. Garden writer out and about posted on 29 Aug 2010
    Master Gardener Caroline is a passionate grower, but spends a lot of time at her desk. “My maiden. […]
  4. Cash for produce: fundraising for roof garden posted on 27 Aug 2010
    From Hannah Roberson. A friend of a friend is doing a fundraising event for the roof garden at Budge. […]
  5. Sept 12th: De Beauvoir Gardeners Flower & Produce Show posted on 13 Aug 2010
    An old fashion show! Enter your best fruit and veg and/or encourage your families to do so! Entries. […]

Latest from South London Master Gardeners

  1. Corina at Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses posted on 26 Aug 2010
    It’s all go at Brockwell. An inspiring garden where South London Master Gardener Corina has joined. […]
  2. Mushrooms – what next! posted on 24 Aug 2010
    I love mushrooms so I thought it would be beneficial as part of my training and development as a Sou. […]
  3. Cottington Estate Community Garden posted on 24 Aug 2010
    On Saturday 14th August ten adults, a number of young children (they moved about too fast to count),. […]
  4. South London Volunteer Recruitment: 9th & 10th October 2010 posted on 13 Aug 2010
    Volunteer recruitment begins afresh for our next foundation training course on 9th and 10th October.. […]
  5. Andrea Gewessler posted on 11 Aug 2010

Latest from Norfolk Master Gardeners

  1. Calling gardening enthusiasts in Norfolk posted on 16 Aug 2010
    The Master Gardener scheme – a volunteer network supporting local people and communities to grow f. […]
  2. Courgettes Incoming – what to do with your glut posted on 10 Aug 2010
    Courgettes are growing fast and furious at the moment and the more you harvest it seems the more tha. […]
  3. Gabbie Sharp posted on 31 Jul 2010
  4. Watch Jean Brown on why she’s a Master Gardener posted on 16 Jul 2010
    New volunteer Jean Brown talks to us from her Master Gardener foundation training weekend on 19/20 J. […]
  5. Case studies coming soon posted on 16 Jul 2010
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