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Spring 2013: *LAST FEW PLACES* Become a Master Gardener to help local people benefit from growing food

08 January 2013

Spring 2013: *LAST FEW PLACES* Become a Master Gardener to help local people benefit from growing foodWe’re looking for gardening enthusiasts to become volunteer Master Gardeners during spring 2013 in lively areas around the UK. Master Gardeners mentor and inspire individuals, couples and families to grow and share food. Over 4,000 people supported in 1,900 households since May 2010. Master Gardeners promote food growing through events, talks, schools, and other innovations [...]

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2013 & beyond

02 September 2012

We would thoroughly appreciate your ideas for 2013 events and training. What would you like from the Master Gardener programme team to help your volunteer role? Since launching in April 2010, your suggestions have invaluably shaped every network. Your feedback is one of the most exciting parts of the network! Please click here to get [...]

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  • Amazing Nettles Posted on 16 May 2013
      It has been known for a very long that nettles are much more than just unwanted weeds. They are very useful in the diet and an excellent source of plant nutrients. They cont...
  • Alan Pritchard Posted on 14 May 2013
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  • Pauline Pears Posted on 13 May 2013
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  • Globe artichokes – so many reasons to grow…. Posted on 13 May 2013
    See this creative ‘advert’ for globe artichokes from South London Master Gardener Fiona Hull. Also accessible via http://vimeo.com/65650316...
  • Big 500L Pots Posted on 13 May 2013
    Hi ‘ Took delivery of 4 huge 500L flower pots at the weekend…2 for me and 2 for one of my growers….Each took 7 bags of material to fill but now we have wonderful ...
  • Nynke Brett Posted on 12 April 2013
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  • Sat 8th & Sun 9th June 2013; Open Garden Squares Weekend Posted on 11 April 2013
      What is Open Garden Squares Weekend? Open Garden Squares Weekend is a magical two-day event, where community gardens and private squares throughout London welcome visitors f...
  • Spring? A new gardening year Posted on 4 April 2013
    Still waiting for the soil to warm up, but I’ve made some newspaper pots and planted some veg inside. I have a few gardeners to mentor, who are interested in patio gardening,...
  • Don’t miss a crop with our spring planting guide Posted on 1 April 2013
    Snow. Sunshine. More snow. The 2013 growing season is stylishly late, but sowing can’t wait any longer. Yes, now is the time to wake up your seeds from their winter snooze. F...
  • New co-ordinator for North London Master Gardeners Posted on 28 March 2013
    We’re delighted to welcome  our new North London co-ordinator this week to recruit and support ‘Master Gardeners’.  This lively volunteer network mentors commun...
  • Seedy drinks in Peckham Posted on 13 May 2013
    Actually, it’s all wholesome chat of varieties, seed swapping, growing techniques and best ways to support fruit and veg growers. And quite a few laughs. This was our latest ...
  • Hectic Thursday Posted on 13 May 2013
    What a day, signed up and surveyed new household, visit the other for discussion of plant choices and planting plan, and collected banner for 19th May event. photo shows Joan (clic...
  • Sydenham Garden Spring Fair 11th May 2013 Posted on 13 May 2013
    South London Master Gardeners Susan Philips and Alona had a table at Sydenham Garden Spring Fair on 11th May. Beverly and Monica joined us for a while. Luckily we had a gazebo as t...
  • Dee Posted on 13 May 2013
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  • Lesley Posted on 8 May 2013
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  • Pauline Posted on 17 May 2013
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  • How does your garden grow? Posted on 15 May 2013
    Master Gardeners Sarah and Chris were busy sharing seed-sowing skills with young readers at Blofield Library today.  One of a series of workshops on learning new skills hosted by ...
  • All go in the garden at Brian’s household Posted on 15 May 2013
    Master Gardener Brian had a growing update from one of his households, Pat who provided these lovely photos.  They are working to the traditional cottage garden model, mixing edib...
  • Master Gardener at NGS open Garden at Plovers Hill Posted on 13 May 2013
    Master Gardener Caroline and her young assistant, Tomas, were on hand at the recent open garden at Plovers Hill, Strumshaw.  An annual event, open in aid of NGS (National Garden S...
  • Mushrooms in the garage Posted on 12 May 2013
    I have a thing about mushrooms.  I find them intriguing.  This photo was taken on a woodland walk a couple of years ago. Earlier this year, I bought a mushroom kit in a garden ce...
  • Spring Kitchen free April and May recipies Posted on 17 May 2013
    Spring Kitchen in Lincoln are producing seasonal recipe cards, available here as a pdf download. April and May include Spinach and Cheese Tortillas, Coconut Curried Leeks, Carrot a...
  • May 12th: Bracebridge Heath Festival Posted on 10 May 2013
    Key attractions: A festival with something for everyone. More than 45 stalls & attractions including the Bracebridge Heath Gardeners Association (at Stall 37) with ‘guest...
  • Reduce, Re-use, Recycle Posted on 1 May 2013
    Reduce, re-use, recycle. So goes the primary school mantra as they transform old cardboard boxes into rockets and dolls’ houses, newspapers into plant pots and papier-mâché. Si...
  • Testing your soil Posted on 29 April 2013
    Have you been struggling with a, or some, vegetables in your garden? Do you want to grow something that likes acidic soil but your not sure if you have that type of soil? Rather th...
  • May 12th: The Stamford Garden Show Posted on 22 April 2013
    Arranged by the local Rotary Club, the Stamford Garden Show is an exhibition of local suppliers and interests. Stamford Community Garden, which is supported by two Lincolnshire MGs...
  • Welcome to Somerset Master Gardeners Posted on 21 November 2012
      Garden Organic is delighted to announce our partnership with Somerset Community Food to support volunteer ‘Master Gardeners’ to help communities grow their own f...
  • Blogs coming soon Posted on 9 February 2013
    Our programme at HMP Rye Hill begins in spring 2013. Please visit back soon for latest blogs. In the meantime, please click here to read Master Gardener blogs from across the UK Ab...
  • Case studies coming soon Posted on 9 February 2013
    Our programme at HMP Rye Hill begins in spring 2013. Please visit back soon for latest case studies. In the meantime, please click here to read case studies from our Master Gardene...
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