Congratulations to Anita Gracie and the Old Fire Station food growing group who won a bronze award at the Islington in Bloom awards this year. They were particularly commended on the use of herbs and veg in the centre’s kitches where quality low cost lunches are prepared daily for service users. Other winning sites which [...]

Sprouting Broad Beans – posted on behalf of Master Gardener Ed Barker A great activity with children to explain how roots, stems and leaves form. You can still plant broad beans especially in London as it’s been so warm, but once we’ve had some rain and cold it would be better to wait til spring [...]

I’m slightly worried that this strange never ending unseasonal warmth has meant my peas are putting on too much leafy growth and that the cold will suddenly kick in and finish them off. Ho hum, we’ll have to see. I don’t want to spend money on horticultural fleece and when you’re growing in your garden [...]

Islington and South London Master Gardeners gathered for two sessions on a stunning autumnal Sunday in Clapton to learn about fruit tree pruning and winter care. Our work also supported this lovely community orchard that clearly illustrates the importance of tree planting in London to counterbalance the urban infrastructure. Millfields community orchard is sandwiched between [...]

Last Sunday I went with one of my helpers to collect half a ton of compost at Alexandra Palace Park. A lady, Angelica Landry, filmed some of the gardeners attending and uploaded a clip on youtube. I got the chance to speak about our forthcoming proposed display projects GROW LIKE A PRO at Finsbury Park [...]