Gardening

Sow Revolution Seed Swaps

Sow Revolution is a FREE seed swapping website for gardeners and growers across the UK. Countless seeds go to waste every year. Half-used packets expire in drawers, and saved seed gets thrown away because there’s nobody to pass it on to. Swapping keeps those seeds in the ground instead of the bin, cuts down on buying new packets, and helps keep heritage, open-pollinated and locally adapted varieties alive, along with the pollinators and wildlife that depend on a diverse mix of plants. Sow Revolution makes it easy to swap with people nearby or anywhere in the UK. It’s free

CLaN CIC Events

HGN Gold Member CLaN CIC is running events in conjunction with several HGN members and other groups. Join a Wildlife Quest at HGN Gold Member, Growing Local’s Southside Farm this Saturday 5th September 10.00am – 12.30pm. Hay Regenerative Soils CIC, who work under the name of Hay We Got Worms, are holding a workshop on soil health and biodiversity on Sunday 6th September. A morning Soil Safari with CLaN CIC will be followed by a Biodiversity Building Workshop. HGN Gold Member Transition Leominster have a talk on

Bee-nanza

Friday 21st August, 10am – 12pm Space to Grow, Broad Street, Newent A great free event just over the border in Newent’s fabulous community garden. Meet a Bee Keeper, paint some pollinator pebbles, try some delicious honey and learn all about bees! For more info see the Facebook page (scroll down to the post on 29th July): ​Space to Grow, Newents Hidden Garden | Newent | Facebook

Wildlife and Biodiversity

Hay Regenerative Soils CIC, who work under the name of Hay We Got Worms, are holding a workshop on soil health and biodiversity on Sunday 6th September. A morning Soil Safari with CLaN will be followed by a Biodiversity Building Workshop. The afternoon will be a hands on session, including learning why Make A Metre Matter shows that that even small spaces can makea a difference for biodiversity. The Make A Metre Matter campaign, now in its second year, encourages everyone to help wildlife in their garden, balcony or window box. And find out from Plantlife how you

Events This Week

Moth Breakfast Organised by CLaN CIC, this Saturday 1st August 9.00am – 11.00am at The Hub at St Peter’s Moth Breakfast   Building Farm Resilience Living Soils Workshop Organised by Hay We Got Worms, this Saturday 1st August at Hay Castle Click on this link to find out more Hereford Wildlife Trust Events Plenty to keep young and not-so-young entertained and active, organised by Herefordshire Wildlife Trust over the coming week. Click here to find out more

Sustainability Retreat

A weekend Retreat based at Fircroft College in South Birmingham caters for those seeking nature-connected experiences to combat the challenges of climate change and to balance the rigours of your everyday busy life. Spend two days, 29th – 30th August, immersed in practical sustainability, including growing, harvesting, creating and understanding how small changes can make a big impact. Reconnect with nature, learn valuable skills and leave with the knowledge of how to live more conscientiously and purposefully. Click here for more details.

Events This Weekend

Recycling in Ewyas Harold The Ewyas Harold & District For People & Planet group are holding their next recycling morning on Saturday 25th July – 10.00 am until noon in the Doctor’s surgery car park at Ewyas Harold. As in recent times, the items they can take are: tin foil; printer cartridges; biros & felt tip pens; compost bags or similar; black plastic (not PET); & candle wax. All these are items which cannot be recycled in the green bins or which can raise money for charity. Contact: sue@2youngs.co.uk Six Legged Safari The Leominster Branch of the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust invites