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Zoom online Meeting Tickets are on sale now. Go to Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk Thursday, 22nd October 2020, 7pm - 8.30pm |
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Wildlife Gardening - No Nettles Required
This month's talk comes from Ken Thompson, Horticultural scientist and
Author of “The Sceptical Gardener” - open Q&A session follows.
Fifty years ago the belief was widespread that gardens are wildlife deserts, but it’s now clear that the only reason anyone ever believed that was that no-one had looked!
Recent research has revealed that every garden – however small, however urban – provides a home for a staggering range of wildlife, most of it unseen and unsuspected.
And with almost no effort, we can do even better, although some popular myths about the ‘ideal’ wildlife garden turn out to be unfounded.
Never has gardening for wildlife been more timely, for with recent declines in biodiversity in the wider agricultural landscape, gardeners have never had such a great responsibility for wildlife as they have today.
Chris Collins, Head Gardener at Garden Organic has interesting short videos on YouTube, some compensation for missing his talk in March.
Broadcaster, author, plantsman, school gardening pioneer and a Londoner! - if you came to our meeting with him last year you will appreciate what an engaging communicator he is, great at explaining what to do, why, when and how - try one of his demos (on seed sowing) here: https://www.youtube.com
(A search in YouTube for "Chris Collins Organic Gardener" will find you lots more !)
Broadcaster, author, plantsman, school gardening pioneer and a Londoner! - if you came to our meeting with him last year you will appreciate what an engaging communicator he is, great at explaining what to do, why, when and how - try one of his demos (on seed sowing) here: https://www.youtube.com
(A search in YouTube for "Chris Collins Organic Gardener" will find you lots more !)
Are you looking for an Allotment ? Click here for Link to Online Search
Garden Organic produce an interesting monthly e-mail Newsletter which you can sign up to here: www.gardenorganic.org.uk/newsletter
Speaking of Podcasts here is an inspirational listen from BBC Radio4 (broadcast August 4th, 2019) "The Search for Esiah's Seeds": the story of Esiah Levy who saved seeds and changed lives.y,https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0007b4c
And for tips on maintaining your Herb plants here is a link to Jekka's Blog which also links to her video "Sowing Seeds": www.jekkas.com/blogs
All her previous blogs are available on the site to explore and to sign up for Jekka's Newsletter go to the foot of her Organic Herb Farm home page: www.jekkas.com
All her previous blogs are available on the site to explore and to sign up for Jekka's Newsletter go to the foot of her Organic Herb Farm home page: www.jekkas.com
For anyone with limited growing space her posting "Jekka's guide to Indoor Herb gardening" is packed full of tips for growing in pots on your windowsill, explains which herbs are suitable and everything you need to know to grow them from seed: www.jekkas.com/blogs
Many events are curtailed but here are a few sites to watch
Incredible Edibles Bristol: only work parties at the Incredible learning Zone and at the gardens in Millenium Square will continue where social distancing is practicable. For volunteering opportunities with Incredible Edible Bristol contact Lou, volunteer co-ordinator, at: volunteer@ediblebristol.org.uk.
Bristol Seed Swap is planned for Sunday, 7th February 2021 at The Trinity Arts Centre. You can join in with pre-event preparations and/or volunteer on the day itself. To register your interest contact: brisseedswapvols@gmail.com
Other Sites:
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Grow Wild (formerly Feed Bristol):
https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk Windmill Hill City Farm: https://www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk Propagation Place, St Werbergs City Farm: https://www.swcityfarm.co.uk 
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Bristol Food Network:
https://www.bristolfoodnetwork.org University of Bristol Botanic Gardens: https://botanic-garden.bristol.ac.uk/ Community Farm Chew Magna: https://www.thecommunityfarm.co.uk |
Avon Organic Group is the local group in Bristol for everyone who is interested in organic gardening and organic foods.
Set up in 1984, Avon Organic Group is affiliated to Garden Organic and the Soil Association. We meet 8 times a year on the 4th Thursday of the month from January to May and September to November - with a programme of talks covering a wide range of subjects of interest to members.
The group welcomes anyone with an enthusiasm for growing and growing organically.
Set up in 1984, Avon Organic Group is affiliated to Garden Organic and the Soil Association. We meet 8 times a year on the 4th Thursday of the month from January to May and September to November - with a programme of talks covering a wide range of subjects of interest to members.
The group welcomes anyone with an enthusiasm for growing and growing organically.
Catch up with us on Facebook here
