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How to grow your seed potatoes

How to grow your seed potatoes

For Garden Organic’s potato day on the 28 and 29 January 2012 – and more around the country, now is the time wake up your new seed potatoes by ‘chitting’. Just pop potatoes ‘rose’ end up – the end with most buds – in a clean egg box. Label the variety and put in a [...]

Celebration as programme extended by six months

Celebration as programme extended by six months

Another 80 volunteers will support hundreds more people in the UK to grow their own food thanks to a six month extension of the Master Gardener programme. This is thanks to the ongoing support from the Big Lottery Fund’s Local Food scheme, together with Sheepdrove Trust and our local authority partners. The current programme will [...]

Master Gardeners help 30,000 people grow food

Master Gardeners help 30,000 people grow food

Garden Organic’s Master Gardeners have excelled themselves in helping communities grow their own food. Our autumn/winter reports reports have revealed the latest achievements of the volunteer networks in Warwickshire, Norfolk and London. Thanks to our partners: local authorities, Sheepdrove Trust, and Big Lottery fund’s Local Food scheme. Thanks to our team: Kate, Kate, Fiona, and [...]

Now recruiting: Master Gardeners for spring 2012 training

Now recruiting: Master Gardeners for spring 2012 training

We’re looking for gardening enthusiasts to become Master Gardeners in five areas to help communities grow food. They’ll join a 310 strong network of marvellous volunteers who: mentor and inspire individuals, couples and families. Over 1,100 households with 2,500 residents since May 2010 talk to the wider community through events, talks, schools, and other innovative [...]

Extra! Spring 2012 training for existing volunteers

Extra! Spring 2012 training for existing volunteers

We’re hosting over 20 training days in 2012 for our Master Gardeners in these topic areas: Horticultural top-tips for growing (and eating) your own food Inspiring communities and mentored households to grow Programme feedback, as always. Doing our best for volunteers. NEW INVITE: Households to training. If you’re mentored by a Master Gardeners, watch out [...]

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How to grow your seed potatoes

How to grow your seed potatoesFor Garden Organic’s potato day on the 28 and 29 January 2012 – and more around the country, now is the time wake up your new seed potatoes by ‘chitting’. Just pop potatoes ‘rose’ end up – the end with most buds – in a clean egg box. Label the variety and put in a [...]

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Now recruiting: Master Gardeners for spring 2012 training

Now recruiting: Master Gardeners for spring 2012 trainingWe’re looking for gardening enthusiasts to become Master Gardeners in five areas to help communities grow food. They’ll join a 310 strong network of marvellous volunteers who: mentor and inspire individuals, couples and families. Over 1,100 households with 2,500 residents since May 2010 talk to the wider community through events, talks, schools, and other innovative [...]

Extra! Spring 2012 training for existing volunteers

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Celebration as programme extended by six months

Celebration as programme extended by six monthsAnother 80 volunteers will support hundreds more people in the UK to grow their own food thanks to a six month extension of the Master Gardener programme. This is thanks to the ongoing support from the Big Lottery Fund’s Local Food scheme, together with Sheepdrove Trust and our local authority partners. The current programme will [...]

Master Gardeners help 30,000 people grow food

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Master Gardeners help 30,000 people grow food

Master Gardeners help 30,000 people grow foodGarden Organic’s Master Gardeners have excelled themselves in helping communities grow their own food. Our autumn/winter reports reports have revealed the latest achievements of the volunteer networks in Warwickshire, Norfolk and London. Thanks to our partners: local authorities, Sheepdrove Trust, and Big Lottery fund’s Local Food scheme. Thanks to our team: Kate, Kate, Fiona, and [...]

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Latest from Warwickshire Master Gardeners

  1. April 28th and 29th: Master Gardener Foundation training 2012 announced! posted on 23 Jan 2012
    Exciting news, we are holding another training course for new Master Gardeners in 2012. Are you keen to help other get growing and share your own food growing experiences? Please get in touch for more. […]
  2. Feb 2nd: Fillongley & District Gardeners’ Club posted on 16 Jan 2012
    Next Meeting: 7.00 pm Thursday 2nd January 2012, @ Fillongley Village Hall Programme: February Speaker: Geoff Coft, “Grafting Fruit Trees & Roses”. Showing you how. 7.05 Club announcements. 7.15 L. […]
  3. Winter jobs – planning and more….. posted on 4 Jan 2012
    Use winter to plot, plan and develop your growing.  There’s a whole lot of joy to be had looking at seed catalogues online, or getting them in the post and perusing in bed, curled up on the sofa, o. […]
  4. Mar 24th: Get Set…………Grow! posted on 19 Dec 2011
    The perfect event to kick-start the growing year! Come along, grab a seed tray, get your ideal sowing mix of compost and then choose from a variety of veggies to sow, grow and eat at home. A great eve. […]
  5. Mar 16th, 17th and 18th: Edible Garden Show posted on 19 Dec 2011
    Welcome to The Ultimate Grow Your Own event! Meet Master Gardeners, Composters and other Garden Organic experts at this three day show!! The event is home to celebrity gardeners, chefs, experts and a. […]

Latest from Islington Master Gardeners

  1. The Food Programme – 22 Jan 2012 posted on 24 Jan 2012
    Generation Food. The Food Programme hears from the people coming up with new ideas and fresh thinking about how and where we produce food for the UK’s future. From computer programmers creating netw. […]
  2. Mar 24th & 25th: New Master Gardener Training weekend posted on 19 Jan 2012
    We’re looking for new Master Gardeners who want to share their food growing skills with their communities with our training and support. Have a look at details about the volunteer role and do get in. […]
  3. Mar 11th: Established Master Gardener Training Day posted on 19 Jan 2012
    More details to follow but this is an opportunity for EXISTING Master Gardeners to learn more, share ideas and skills with other Master Gardeners.
  4. Potato wisdom in time for Potato Day posted on 19 Jan 2012
    In preparation for Potato day at Ryton Kate Newman who runs the  Warwickshire Master Gardener programme has put together some information about potato growing and problems.  For a list of all the va. […]
  5. Jun 3rd: Big Jubilee Lunch posted on 17 Jan 2012
    The fourth annual Big Lunch will fall on the same weekend as the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. So anyone who would like to celebrate and commemorate the Queen’s 60 year reign can do so by holding a Big. […]

Latest from South London

  1. Feb 25th: Bonnington Square Community Garden Work/Green Gym Day posted on 18 Jan 2012
    Join Draeyk and the other gardeners at the fabulous gardens at Bonnington Square in Vauxhall.  All who want to work are welcome!  No experience needed, and all expertise welcome.  South London Mast. […]
  2. Mar 17th: St Patrick’s Green Day at Stockwell Community Centre posted on 17 Jan 2012
    Come and meet the Master Gardeners at Stockwell’s Fair 11 – 3. Watch this space for more info very soon.
  3. Jo’s starting seedlings posted on 17 Jan 2012
    MG Jo writes: I’ve just spent 2.5 hours making paper pots which I’ve filled with compost  and a variety of different tomato seeds, basil and chilli peppers which now all have pride of place in pr. […]
  4. Apr 15th: Brixton Farmers’ Market posted on 16 Jan 2012
    Come and meet the Master Gardeners at Brixton Farmers’ Market. Advice, info, seeds, activities and much more at this foodie festival
  5. Apr 21st: Balham Farmers’ Market posted on 16 Jan 2012
    Come and meet the Master Gardeners at Balham Farmers’ Market. Advice, info, seeds, activities and much more at this foodie festival 9 – 2

Latest from Norfolk Master Gardeners

  1. Little Diggers in Watton posted on 24 Jan 2012
    Master Gardener, Bev Page is nurturing food growing skills at the SureStart Centre in Watton.  “I got the opportunity to become involved with the SureStart Centre in Watton some time ago,” say. […]
  2. Norwich is growing it’s own posted on 23 Jan 2012
    2012 is shaping up to be a great year for home food growing in Norfolk. Since New’s Year’s day, 8 households across the city have signed up with their local Master Gardener to help them achieve th. […]
  3. Gabbies Allotment Diary posted on 23 Jan 2012
    Once I get motivated to don my allotment attire and venture forth from the warm study my enthusiasm to rejuvenate weed covered, sad looking, dejected beds soaks into the very heart of me and blocks ou. […]
  4. Master Gardener working with Flagship in Swaffham posted on 21 Jan 2012
    The Flagship Community Initiative Fund has enabled the birth of an exciting new food-growing project in Swaffham. The aim of this project is to equip Flagship tenants with the knowledge and skill to g. […]
  5. Update from Grace posted on 20 Jan 2012
    Happy New year lovely grow-your-owners.  I have had the most amazing year as a master gardener and volunteer.  As well as the community garden and all the plans we have for the future I’ve signed. […]

Latest from Lincolnshire Master Gardeners

  1. Mar 10th: New Master Gardener Foundation Training posted on 20 Jan 2012
    Are you a potential Master Gardener volunteer? Do you grow your own food? Could you enthuse and encourage others to give food-growing a go? Do you have the patience and growing wisdom to get started w. […]
  2. Gabbie Sharp posted on 20 Jan 2012
  3. Green Shoots on a Dark Day posted on 19 Jan 2012
    When I first began blogging, I worried that there would not be enough activity in the garden to satisfy my self imposed target of one entry per week. October was rich with the fruits of a year’s lab. […]
  4. Case Study: Jo Stainthorp posted on 17 Jan 2012
    Jo Stainthorp is currently helping 7 registered households as a Master Gardener in East Lindsey (Horncastle area). This translates as supporting 28 people including 12 under the age of 16 to learn to. […]
  5. Seed Catalogues posted on 17 Jan 2012
    Got back from work the other day to find 4 seed catalogues on the doormat. I have been growing for over 30 years but still find this time of year exciting flicking through the pages to see what new va. […]
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