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Cultivation Street Stories

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Cultivation Street is a national campaign to promote and support Britain’s community gardeners, schools and neighbourhood gardens. The campaign was launched five years ago and has now grown to include a database of over a thousand of the UK’s garden projects. It includes a range of strong communities who are encouraging, talking and sharing their advice and guidance. Cultivation Street aims to reward passionate and dedicated gardeners.

There are lots of different garden designs and spaces all over the country. Maybe your struggling with the design of your garden or are you looking at starting a garden project. Here are five great stories taken from a range of different 2017 entries, that will help inspire you.

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Stanford and Cleveland Community Garden

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Meet some of our passionate garden volunteers:

Alan Wares, Debbie and John Pryer, Chris Dauncey, Terry Poutney, Lynn Mackenzie and Pat Dauncey.

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Stanford and Cleveland Community Garden was created in 2013 when the council decided to narrow Cleveland Road at the junction with Stanford Avenue. Local residents said NO to a wide pavement and asked for a community garden instead. The council put in a large raised bed, two tons of compost and a triangular section with heavy clay soil. It was then up to us to plant and maintain it!

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We held a launch party and formed a committee to design a more workable area in the large raised bed. The garden now has two inner raised beds surrounded by paths around the sides of the garden. We grow a large variety of fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers. The triangular plot is now home to a beautiful maple tree, two small olive trees, perennials and lots of wild flowers. We have also created a lovely mosaic sign. The garden is maintained by a group of volunteers and we are partnered with the adjacent Montessori school. The children use the garden as part of their curriculum and we are helping them in return with their own raised beds in the school garden. The garden is admired by the local community! We have great fun working in the garden and social events are enjoyed by other local residents even the Mayor who is very supportive of community schemes came to our Harvest Tea Party.

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Shades of Black – The home-based educational facilities garden project

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Meet Mrs Eunince McGhie Belgrave. She’s 82 and loves her home based garden, it keeps her exercising and very healthy. Her mission is to teach future generations about the importance of the garden and growing your own.

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We are a community garden based in Birmingham. Our garden has had many locations but we are now firmly set in my back garden. This is great, not having to go far at all. I am 82 and I still love digging, it keeps me very fit and healthy. One of the main reasons I run my garden is to continue to teach the younger generation about growing your own vegetables, herbs and fruits. I have kids from all different local schools come down to the garden to learn from me and they love it!

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We entered Cultivation Street last year and was very surprised and thankful when we won £2000 worth of National Garden Gift Vouchers. Since winning, we have used the money to replace the fencing around the garden to ensure it is now extra safe.

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We have got our hands on some hooks which we intend to use for hanging baskets making our fence a feature. We have built a summer house/shed for the children to work from. I can now keep an eye on what they are getting up to, so no mischief!

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Tinsley Community Allotment

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Meet Jess, she’s one of the hardworking volunteers that help to keep the garden blooming with colour, personality and fresh produce all year round. Tinsley Community Allotment was created in 2003. We are just a hundred metres from the busy M1, but once inside the allotment gate you feel a world away. We have raised beds for vegetables and flowers, a forest garden area, a poly-tunnel and an orchard with apples, pears, plums, damsons and cherries.

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Our regular volunteers keep an eye on things in the week and then on Fridays we are open to everyone. In the morning, children from the local primary school come for fun and fresh air outside the classroom. In the afternoon, we are here for anyone who wants to help us do some gardening. If you prefer you can just sit with a cuppa, listen to the birds and relax with nature. What a great start to the weekend!

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Sandown Castle Community Garden

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From an overgrown and unkempt jungle we have transformed our space into a spectacular tiered Community garden. This only took an amazing five months by our small group of volunteers who spent over 1800 hours of work at Sandown Castle Community Garden Group in Deal, Kent.

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Southcote GrowAllot Community Allotment

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Southcote GrowAllot Community Allotment revitalised a patch of wasteland behind some Garden flats in Southcote into a community space where local people can grow organic crops, exercise and socialise. The garden is ran entirely by our volunteers and managed by a committee.

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The plot has several beds, an orchard, polytunnel, tool shed, log cabin, pond, compost heaps and rain water butts. The project brings together different parts of the local community and this diversity works towards producing cheap, healthy, fresh food via a common love of gardening!

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The enormous variety of crops grown here is testament to the commitment and imagination of the volunteers, who regularly experiment with different techniques embracing permaculture principles [a philosophy of working with, rather than against nature] as well as traditional methods like the pond, the no-dig beds and the Hugelkultur bed, which require very little maintenance in term of weeding and watering. We also keep seeds and promote seed swaps with other allotments, minimising the need to purchase new seeds. People of all ages and background are welcome and valued, whether for their experience or their youthful enthusiasm.

The planting plan for the year has been drawn, more no-dig beds have been set up, pruning of fruit trees has been completed, seeds have been dried and stored, and the group of volunteers are now looking forward to resuming the open sessions in March 2017. We are very proud to have transformed what was a waste ground full of fly-tipped rubble into an oasis-like, peaceful garden!

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Do you have a fantastic garden project? Submit your story and photos by emailing : [email protected]

Enter Cultivation Street to be in with the chance of winning a share of £20,000 worth of National Garden Gift Vouchers.

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February 20, 2017
Front Garden Guide- Choosing the right garden fence and gate

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Front gardens come in all shapes, sizes and varieties. They can be a beautiful and decorative introduction to your home, but these days they are more commonly used for a functional purpose, like a space to park your car or to store wheelie bins. A fence can completely change the overall look of your garden, but it can be difficult to know what appropriate fencing and gate you should choose. So I’ve put together some suggestions, along with a few tips.

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Selecting the appropriate fence…

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A fence can absolutely change the look of your garden and the way your house is viewed. Ensure you consider the purpose of the fence as this is very important. Maybe your looking for privacy or security, to keep animals and children in and safe, or maybe you’re looking for a decorative feature. More common than not a front garden fence is lower than that of a back garden. Be sure to pick a style that’ll suit your house – perhaps there’s a particular look you have on the inside that you could replicate in the garden. There are many different types of fencing, so let’s take a look at a few:

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Picket fencing

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This is very common to use in front gardens. They are very recognisable with their neat and evenly spaced vertical boards. They offer a decorative, safe and clear boundary, but they won’t give you much privacy. Conventionally, you will find they are wooden and painted white.

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Trellis

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Traditional lap panel fencing

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This is the most common type of garden fencing. It’s main purpose is to provide excellent privacy and security.

Top Tip: select a fence which is attractive on both sides. After all, you are going to be the one staring at it every day.

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Railing

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Railing is a beautiful option for the front garden. Normally they are metal, sturdy and are great in harsh winters. You can choose a very flamboyant design that will really make a statement, or you choose a more understated option for a clean, modern, and sleek feel to the garden.

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Choosing the right gate…

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A garden gate acts as a portal and entrance to your private space from the outside world. In addition, a gate can help to finish the look of your fence or wall. Picking the right gate is crucial, and, again, it’s always a good idea to keep the purpose of the gate at the forefront of your mind.

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Wooden gates

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Gates commonly are made from wood or metal but both can serve a very different purpose. For a more sturdy but traditional option, wood is your best choice. As well as providing privacy, wooden gates can be extremely decorative.

Top Tip: ensure you choose a wood that will match any existing fences as this will give you a more streamlined feel to your garden.

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Metal gates

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Metal gates are classy and will look more formal. They are frequently made more open using bars therefore making them less private than a wooden gate. However, metal will last longer, so is often the preferred option for front gardens.

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February 10, 2017
Planning what to grow for your garden project…

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Growing vegetables is great fun, and of course you can reap the rewards of tasty, fresh produce all year round. If you are struggling to know what to grow for your type of garden, then here are a few recommendations, hints and tips.

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School Garden

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Growing vegetables can be a fantastic way of learning about nature, the cycle of plants, and introducing the stages of a plant from seed to plant to flower to fruit and then seed again. Not only an alternative way of learning, watching and nurturing plants can be very rewarding. Some plants are very easy to grow from seed – here are a couple of examples you could try:

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Beetroot

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Beetroots are a fantastic, healthy vegetable and are great for those who are new to vegetable gardening. They are perfect for planting in the New Year, as they do best after a harsh winter and before the mid-summer. For the best results sow beetroot little and often.

Harvest the roots when they are young and roughly the size of a golf ball. Did you know, you can also eat the leaves! Therefore it is possible for you to enjoy beetroot all year round.

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Radish

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They are easy to grow and have a quick turnaround time. In only four weeks from sowing you should be able to harvest and enjoy beautiful home-grown radishes. Sow radishes every two weeks in fertile moist soil to enjoy a crunch in your salads.

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Herbs

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Herbs are great for kids to grow as they interact with their senses. The sense of smell is incredible with varieties like mint, rosemary, sage, oregano, and many more.

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Small Spaces

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Even if you have a tiny garden you can still enjoy fresh vegetables all year round. There are some fantastic seeds that will thrive without taking up much room at all. You can grow strawberry varieties in a hanging basket likewise tomatoes, look out for varieties which trail. You can grow potatoes in dustbins, lettuce in tyres, and most herbs in pots.

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Tomatoes

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Start them indoors around February and March. Did you know that only a couple of plants will reward you with lots of tasty tomatoes through the summer? Try planting a favourite with the kids such as Cherry Tomatoes, or if you’re feeling adventurous try growing the giant full-flavoured beefsteak tomato. Your plants will flourish perfectly in nine inch pots and will provide your garden with a burst of colour.

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Beans

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Beans prefer warmer weather so they do best when planted directly into the warm ground. They enjoy having something to climb. Beans are great for beginners and if they are picked they will produce for weeks!

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Top Tip: Check your beans for insects (beetles in particular). They can be picked off by hand or sprayed with soapy water.

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Front Garden

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Re-green your front garden. Look at the space available to you – why not use it for growing some fresh fruit in between your flowers? Red, black and white currents are great in a shrub border, and so are blue berries, raspberries and small apple trees. It has been proven that home grown fruit is healthier and it’s cheaper to do it yourself!

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Spinach

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Spinach grows well in cool weather. If you want a large quantity you have to plant lots! It can be harvested just the same as lettuce by picking the largest leaves or cutting it back to around one inch. Cutting back spinach back ensures it will grow back several times throughout the season. Spinach is a very versatile – try it in an omelette, it’s delicious.

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Community Garden

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Growing vegetables is a fantastic way to socialise with your neighbours, and you can share recipe ideas and meals made from the produce grown. Growing your own also allows you to monitor what exactly goes into your food.

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Cucumbers

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Cucumbers are flexible in their growing requirements and can grow quite happily in containers and raised beds. As long as there is warm weather, lots of sunshine (6-8 hours per day is recommended), and lots of water, a cucumber will grow.

Ensure your cucumbers won’t become bitter by keeping the soil evenly moist!

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Plants which produce ingredients for soups are also ideal so you can collectively nourish your fellow community gardeners as you grow. Plants such as, pumpkin. squash, potato, leek, carrot and many more are perfect for this.

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For further information and help on planning what to grow and when, visit David Domoney’s Vegetable Planting Calendar and remember to enter your garden project into Cultivation Street!

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January 25, 2017