Category Archives: Gardening

Community Gardening in Tooting

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Jo

Hello world, it’s been a while. Apologies. I lost a lot of May and the first part of June to a cough that would not die and have been playing catch up ever since!  Also  been a bit busy blogging … Continue reading →

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Garden Organic’s Master Gardener Induction – Day 1

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Jo

I’ve just spent the most wonderful (sunny!) day at the Centre for Wildlife Gardening (well worth a visit) with three of Garden Organic‘s fab staff and 18 other South London gardeners completing Day 1 of the Master Gardener induction. Which … Continue reading →

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Herbs for summer

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Jo

One of the best things about having some space is being able to grow fresh herbs to add to summer salads (and other dishes). I finally got my current selection of herbs into their pots.  I’d intended to grow from … Continue reading →

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Municipal Bedding in St James’s Park

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Jo

Wandering across London from the RHS Halls back towards Leicester Sq and Covent Garden I happened to pass through st James’s Park. It was an overcast afternoon, dull grey skies and the theat of rain. I spent a few minutes … Continue reading →

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RHS Great London Plant Fair – RHS Halls, Vincent Square

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Jo

As an RHS member (I’ve been a member off and on for the last 15 or so years) I get free entry to the Great London Plant Shows.  I’ve been a bit remiss about going to these, because in prior … Continue reading →

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