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

News from Transition Leominster

Click here for the latest newsletter from HGN GOLD member Transition Leominster with details of their regular groups and meetings. NOTE: Unfortunately the talk by Tim Kaye of CLaN CIC on fungi has been cancelled. Keep an eye out in future newsletters for when it will be rescheduled.

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

News from Transition Leominster

Click here for the latest newsletter from HGN GOLD member Transition Leominster with details of their regular groups and meetings, news of a HWT Moth Event today, Friday 4th September and of an upcoming talk by Tim Kaye of CLaN CIC on Fungi.

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