David Domoney

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  • Cultivation Street 2016 Stories

    Cultivation Street 2016 Stories

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    Cultivation Street is Britain’s national gardening campaign backed by the horticultural industry which promotes community and school gardening. Working alongside National Garden Gift Vouchers, the Cultivation Street campaign aims to reward passionate and dedicated community gardeners and tell the stories of successes to inspire others into their own gardening projects.

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    There are lots of different garden designs and spaces. Maybe your struggling with designing your garden. Here are five great stories taken from a range of different 2016 entries.

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    1. Oasis, Birmingham

    [/fusion_title][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_2″ layout=”1_2″ last=”no” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”” id=”” min_height=””][fusion_text]Meet Paul Doogan, he looks after a large piece of land outside his house which is far bigger than his own garden.

    Mr Doogan’s mission was to rejuvenate the area into a beautiful garden full of colour, personality and to provide a haven for wildlife.  He wanted to create an area for all to enjoy.

    This is his story:

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    In 2015 I was granted permission from Birmingham City council to garden a piece of their land outside my house. Its 80 square meters! Which is far bigger than my own garden. I wanted to do something positive to the land. I noticed when walking around my city it’s very depressing how so many front gardens are being paved over.

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    This is my way of fighting back and reversing the trend. All of the work is done by myself and I also fund the project. People who pass by think it’s beautiful and this gives me a sense of satisfaction. This spring I built a pergola for climbing roses and clematis. All my spare time is taken up by the garden and it has become a real hobby and has turned into a big part of my life. All my hard work is definitely worth it when I look at the stunning results!

    [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none” last=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all”][fusion_title size=”2″ content_align=”right” style_type=”default” sep_color=”#ffffff” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” class=”” id=””]2. The Voyage of Life Garden, Inverbervie[/fusion_title][fusion_text]

     Meet the residents of the Voyage of Life garden.

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    Tom Campbell- the chairman of Brighter Bervie.

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     The hard-working gardeners, Mary, Jim, Michael and Phyllis.

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    Starting in 2014, our 30-strong community volunteer group has turned a disused and overgrown area into a “pocket park” right in the heart of our burgh. To fit with our coastal location the theme of the garden is the Voyage of Life.

    [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_2″ layout=”1_2″ last=”no” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”” id=”” min_height=””][fusion_text]We have a feature fitting-out basin which is a sunken circular lawn and acts as a social gathering area for our voyagers. The voyagers navigate past waves of grasses breaking onto a shingle beach planted with alpines to reach a peaceful haven. Their voyage ends by being guided by the lighthouse sitting on a grassy hill.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_2″ layout=”1_2″ last=”yes” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”” id=”” min_height=””][fusion_imageframe lightbox=”no” lightbox_image=”” style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” bordercolor=”#ffffff” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”none” link=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”no” class=”” id=””] blank[/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none” last=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all”][fusion_text]This year, now that the plants have become established, the garden can at last be appreciated as it was intended. Our volunteers are kept busy tending to the plants, showing visitors around, and arranging events in the garden, just like our first birthday party.[/fusion_text][fusion_imageframe lightbox=”no” lightbox_image=”” style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” bordercolor=”#ffffff” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”none” link=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”no” class=”” id=””] blank[/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none” last=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all”][fusion_title size=”2″ content_align=”center” style_type=”default” sep_color=”#ffffff” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” class=”” id=””]3. Smelly Garden, Kidderminster[/fusion_title][fusion_text]A group of pupils wanted to leave a legacy to the school and came up with the idea a garden that would be a place for children to chill out. They made a great start but ran out of time.  Fast forward to September 2015. The head teacher of the school wanted the garden to continue. With successful funding and a class of 30 Year 4 children have almost finished our Smelly Garden.[/fusion_text][fusion_imageframe lightbox=”no” lightbox_image=”” style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” bordercolor=”#ffffff” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”none” link=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”no” class=”” id=””] blank[/fusion_imageframe][fusion_separator style_type=”none” top_margin=”10px” bottom_margin=”10px” sep_color=”#ffffff” border_size=”” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” class=”” id=”” /][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”3_5″ layout=”3_5″ last=”no” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”” id=”” min_height=””][fusion_text]We have researched various herbs, planted vegetables and have done a lot of hard landscaping. We have attracted more children to support the completion of the garden. The head teacher now runs a lunchtime club and special curriculum time is given to learn in the garden. We have now added onions, strawberries, beans, peas, leeks, garlic, potatoes, carrots and a lot of tomatoes to our garden.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”2_5″ layout=”2_5″ last=”yes” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”” id=”” min_height=””][fusion_imageframe lightbox=”no” lightbox_image=”” style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”none” link=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”no” class=”” id=””] blank[/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none” last=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all”][fusion_text]

    Next year we want to grow plants from seed, harvest some of our seeds, create a green house, learn more about composting and hopefully eat out crops.  Our biggest achievement has been constructing our garden from scratch, and using 30 children to do it, with funding we’ve raised ourselves with no previous gardening experience.

    [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none” last=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all”][fusion_title size=”2″ content_align=”left” style_type=”default” sep_color=”#ffffff” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” class=”” id=””]4. Caister Holiday Park, Sutton on Sea[/fusion_title][fusion_text]

    Meet Neil Moy (holding the newspaper) he’s the Garden Club Leader who has lots of gardening experience. Mr Moy is surrounded by some of the Holiday Home Owners who attend his gardening club at Caister Holiday Park. They were very excited to inject some colour around their homes using inventive planting ideas.

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    Caister Holiday Park were joint winners in the ‘Small Space’ category for 2016!

    [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none” last=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all”][fusion_title size=”2″ content_align=”center” style_type=”default” sep_color=”#ffffff” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” class=”” id=””]5. That Secret Garden, Birmingham[/fusion_title][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_2″ layout=”1_2″ last=”no” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”” id=”” min_height=””][fusion_text]That Secret Garden is a Small Space communal garden. 12 flats have access to the garden and it is located in Bournville Birmingham. Our project started in April 2016 and it is still in its early stages. We are mainly doing container gardening as it is a yard. We are utilising the space that we have by creating vertical planters out of recycled pallets and using the surface of the bin sheds to house our plant pots. This not only saves space but also pretties up an otherwise ugly element of the back yard area.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_2″ layout=”1_2″ last=”yes” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”” id=”” min_height=””][fusion_imageframe lightbox=”no” lightbox_image=”” style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” bordercolor=”#ffffff” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”none” link=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”no” class=”” id=””] blank[/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none” last=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all”][fusion_text]We are developing the idea of painting our shed bins inspired by beach huts. This will enhance the outdoor space and add an element of fun and interest. What we want to achieve is a safe and practical space for all for to enjoy. We want to create an environment where people are happy to spend their time and be able to enjoy the outdoors on our doorstep. Before we started, it was not a space that children could have safely played in.[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”none” top_margin=”10px” bottom_margin=”10px” sep_color=”#ffffff” border_size=”” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” class=”” id=”” /][fusion_button link=”https://new.daviddomoney.com/cultivation-street/” title=”” target=”_blank” link_attributes=”” alignment=”” modal=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” color=”darkgreen” button_gradient_top_color=”” button_gradient_bottom_color=”” button_gradient_top_color_hover=”” button_gradient_bottom_color_hover=”” accent_color=”” accent_hover_color=”” type=”3d” bevel_color=”” border_width=”” size=”” stretch=”yes” shape=”pill” icon=”” icon_position=”left” icon_divider=”no” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”1.0″ animation_offset=””]Enter Cultivation Street now!![/fusion_button][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

  • How to set up a community garden

    How to set up a community garden

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    Cultivation Street was set up to pull together some of the best community gardens across the nation and tell their stories of success. This in turn will motivate others to follow their lead. We’ve seen all sorts of amazing community gardens from schools and neighbourhoods all getting together to create great outdoor spaces to enjoy and thrive in.

    Now is a perfect time to start up or get involved with your own community garden project, and here are our top tips for getting underway.

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    Photo Credit: Stanford and Cleveland Community Garden

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    1. Find a space

    Of course, you need to start a garden with space! Why not find an area in your town or city that could do with a bit of TLC. This could be a patch of abandoned wasteland, land outside the local shops, adjoining land on your back garden, allotments, a variety of front gardens or even grass verges.

    When finding your piece of land, you need to consider the practicalities, like water, access and also the amount of space available. It’s better to start small with a view to grow bigger!

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    2. Approach the council

    Lots of councils are keen on community gardens and they may even have an existing program for them in your area. Approach the parish, local or district councils to see if there is any support, or at least to find out the right person to talk to. You may also need to ask the council whether you can acquire a patch of land, if it’s a public space.

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    3. Seek advice

    Next, talk to other community gardeners for advice. Check out this map to find your nearest garden centre ambassador who will be able to provide you with some valuable help and advice. The whole point of a community is to share advice and tips, and this is very beneficial.

    You can also contact local schools, gardening clubs and associations that are connected with grow your own gardening. Garden centres and nurseries will also be able to help. Check out the Cultivation Street website, where we have over 165 ambassadors who will be willing to help and give free advice to people who are looking to start a community garden.

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    Photo Credit: Tinsley Community Allotment

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    4. Get people involved

    There are a fair few different ways you can get people to join your community garden project. Initially, contact your neighbours, family and friends to try to get them involved. Don’t use emails, its always best to go knocking on doors or make phone calls to speak to people about the project, and leave them with a motivational leaflet or flyer as they’re unlikely to commit on the spot.

    Once the space is clear enough, we’d suggest setting up an open day to entice and engage with people. You don’t need to have much ready in the garden for the open day and you could hold a BBQ or picnic on the land.

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    5. Who will it be for?

    Community gardens are useful for lots of different types of people. For example, we’ve seen gardens developed specifically for those with additional needs, children with learning difficulties or activities in retirement may help, alternatively it may just be for the local community to get together.

    See what there is a need for in your area and establish a garden based around what could be lacking. For example, if there is a lack of social activities for older people in your area, starting a community garden for them would be beneficial, and is likely to get a lot of volunteers!

    6. Find funds

    There are a few ways you can search for funding, try to approach local businesses for sponsorship, or see if any of the council programs are able to fund you through grants. You could also hold local competitions, fetes and other events to raise funds.

    A lot of community gardens get support from those who can donate things such as equipment and tools too, so don’t be afraid to ask around!

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    7. Plan, plan, plan!

     Once you have secured the above, you can start to plan your garden. Do you want it to attract wildlife? Or perhaps grow some fruit and vegetables? Or will it be a sensory garden for those with additional needs? Work out what you want from your community garden and then plan the layout, plants etc around this.

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  • Cultivation Street community gardening campaign 2016 opens!

    Cultivation Street community gardening campaign 2016 opens!

    Cultivation Street, the UK’s most successful gardening campaign, is back for its fourth year in a row!

    David Domoney, plus a team of expert judges, are looking for the most inspirational neighbourhoods across the UK.

    Judges also want to hear about the effect this has on the wider community. A finer looking street creates a greater sense of respect for the area, stirring other people who see the gardens to get growing in their own homes.

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    The competition is open to community gardens, as well as, front gardens and small spaces and school gardening projects.

    Community Gardens enter via the five Regional Categories. The regions for 2016 are: Scotland; Northern England; Wales, NI and Isle of Man; Midlands and East Anglia; Southern England and Channel Islands.

    Get your Starter Pack for your neighbourhood, schools or community!

    Win your share of the £20,000 jackpot

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    With £20,000 worth of National Garden Gift Vouchers up for grabs, streets, schools and communities can work hard to make a greener looking Britain. Included in that is the amazing top prize of £10,000 for the winner of Cultivation Street 2016!

    So, what are you waiting for?  Get growing with Cultivation Street. Cultivate some enthusiasm and dig in with your neighbours to be in the running for a great prize!

    Read more about the campaign

    Read David’s story behind Cultivation Street

    Discover the new categories

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