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Two Pea or not Two Pea? posted on 14 May 2012
Not everyone is a fan of blousy scented or indeed colourful flowers. But how can you resist the lure and temptation of the beautiful Sweet Pea family? I have been privilaged enough to be introduced to. […]
olympic gardening posted on 14 May 2012
Hi all, I will be running an Olympic gardening session for the school in a couple of weeks time, does anyone have any interesting and inventive ideas that I can try out? Jane
Oaks Barn Farm at the Malvern Spring Show posted on 11 May 2012
We will be Supporting Riverside Shepherd Huts this weekend, and will be on their stand all day on Sunday at the Malvern Spring Show. Most exciting news is that they have just won a Silver for their St. […]
Verity Thompson posted on 11 May 2012
Wayne Smith posted on 11 May 2012

Sowing purple podded beans posted on 2 May 2012
Looking forward to lots of beautiful purple pods throughout the summer. This one is climbing bean ‘Blauhilde’ – I’ll plant outside in a few weeks’ time once the risk of frost has passed.
June 30th: Reserve your place at the Masters Conference posted on 1 May 2012
Reserve your place at the National Masters Conference 2012 at Ryton Gardens. We’re inviting volunteers from across the country to share top-tips for supporting communities to grow their own food and. […]
May: grow your own tips posted on 1 May 2012
Crops are confused this month. We’ve had a mild winter, sunny March, and wet April so far. But May is the time for catching up with sowing seeds and planting out your favourite fruit and veg. Rememb. […]
May 19-20th: Seeking new Master Gardeners in north London! posted on 25 Apr 2012
** A few places left – don’t delay, apply today! ** We’re looking for experienced and passionate food growers in Islington, Camden, Hackney and Haringey to support their communities to have a go. […]
Jun 10th: Plant Sale and Open Day 2pm -5pm posted on 19 Apr 2012
Plant sale and open day at Queen’s Wood N10 3JP. As part of London Open Squares and Garden Weekend, an opportunity to visit this ‘secret’ garden. Chat to volunteers and get advice on growi. […]

Diana Linskey posted on 14 May 2012
I have grown fruit and vegetables in whatever garden I have had and enjoy using produce in cooking and preserving. I like to try different varieties and swap plants with friends.
Jean posted on 9 May 2012
growing, kids and fun
Big Lunch 2012 posted on 9 May 2012
MG Kate writes… We are having a street party where I live. I started growing pumpkins and sunflowers to give away for people to plant in their front gardens. I was unsure of the reception but please. […]
St Mary’s Plot’s Got the Lot! posted on 9 May 2012
St Mary Magdalene C of E School is situated on a ring road in the centre of Peckham, and it is where two of my children still go to school. It is quite unpreposessing until one enters under the wooden. […]
May Bank Holiday – MGs get everywhere posted on 8 May 2012
South London Master Gardeners were out at several events this weekend. No chill could dim the fire for sharing their enthusiasm and gardening knowledge! On Monday brand new MGs Nick, Kerry and Sarah s. […]

Sherry Keys posted on 16 May 2012
When can my beans go outside? posted on 14 May 2012
We have had a question from a home-food grower about beans. She asks “when will it be safe to put dwarf Italian beans out on my allotment? The frosts seem to be over now and my beans are raring to g. […]
Watering top tips posted on 14 May 2012
Although, looking out the window this morning, one might be forgiven for thinking that our tender vegetables might be more at risk from drowing than drought, it is worth remembering our hot dry summer. […]
The Leaderless Revolution posted on 11 May 2012
Professor Timothy O’Riordan, OBE, FBA and Trustee of The Soil Association spoke of the need for a Leaderless Revolution in our approach to dealing with the current food sustinability crisis. “The. […]
Photo caption competition posted on 10 May 2012
Tell us your caption for this photo.

Jun 2nd: Deeping Show posted on 14 May 2012
Master Gardeners will be displaying a small stand beside a show garden to portray a ‘green garden’ using recycling and garden design with the planet in mind. The Master Gardener stand will show ho. […]
Mud and Earth posted on 14 May 2012
We’re well into May, and there’s still no end in sight to the rain. In the poly-tunnel my chitting potatoes are perfectly ready for planting, while a few are beginning to throw out long, spindly s. […]
Battle of the Weeds! posted on 14 May 2012
Well, weeds are my nemesis. I absolutely hate weeds. They drive me nuts and stop me getting on with what I like to think of as proper gardening. This last torrential six weeks of weather has driven my. […]
Dreams of Summer Fruit posted on 3 May 2012
At the bottom of the garden my gooseberry and redcurrant cordons stand like three verdant tridents, rising from a sea of soggy green lawn. Behind them, three blackcurrants raise their rain soaked bran. […]
June 30th: Reserve your place at the Masters Conference posted on 1 May 2012
Reserve your place at the National Masters Conference 2012 at Ryton Gardens. We’re inviting volunteers from across the country to share top-tips for supporting communities to grow their own food and. […]

We’re creating a model to establish custom networks of volunteer Master Gardeners in more UK areas. More information available here.