Our May talk is “Growing Between the Cracks”. Alice Ashton will speak about how a grassroots urban community growing project at Loughborough Farm has survived and evolved over the last decade. Do join us. Everyone is very welcome. The Talk starts at 8pm. Doors open at 7.30. It will be held at the Old Library,…Continue Reading “Wednesday 22 May: free Talk”
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“My successes go to the Bring and Buy plant sale and my failures go on the compost heap!“ I was elected as chair at the AGM. I’m taking on the role with some trepidation. Tony filled it with such aplomb for an incredible 40 years. But I will do my best to continue his great…Continue Reading “New Chair Gabrielle”
Photos from our April Spring Show
In the past I have sown crops too late to get the benefit of the longer August and September daylight hours. Then I read Charles Dowding’s “How to grow winter vegetables”. Modules It dawned on me that the key to succession is to sow winter crops in modules (seed trays divided into rows of individual…Continue Reading “Crop Succession: planning now for autumn & winter veg”
We’re delighted to announce our first monthly Talk of 2024. “The Manor of Norbury” by local historian Michael Gilbert Do join us. Everyone is very welcome. The Talk starts at 8pm. Doors open at 7.30. It will be held at the Old Library, Knights Hill SE27. Bring cash for donations, refreshments and raffle! Download the…Continue Reading “Wednesday 24 April: free Talk”