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Big Dig Day

Posted on September 15, 2012 by londonrdstationpartnership

We had a great Big Dig Day today. (The sun was shining, the garden was lush and lots of lovely people came to visit. We think our tally was around 40 – a little unsure, as our official visitors list blew away … Continue reading →

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We’re thriving!

Posted on September 13, 2012 by londonrdstationpartnership

We’re thriving! It’s official. Three of us have just returned from the South/South East in Blooom Awards Ceremony in Fareham. The London Road Station Partnership garden has been awarded Level 4 ‘Thriving’ in the RHS ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ scheme for community … Continue reading →

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The Big Dig: Saturday 15th September

Posted on September 11, 2012 by londonrdstationpartnership

Come and visit us! The London Road Station Partnership is opening as part of The Big Dig this Saturday 15th September from 10am to 4pm. The Big Dig is a national initiative to support community edible growing projects. It’s funded by … Continue reading →

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Gardening upside down

Posted on August 11, 2012 by londonrdstationpartnership

I’ve just planted two fruit trees. But it’s the wrong time! you shout. Indeed, but I’m gardening upside down. It’s the end of winter, beginning of spring here in Fremantle, Australia. There are three flowers on the almond tree, we spotted … Continue reading →

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Preston Circus planted

Posted on June 25, 2012 by londonrdstationpartnership

This afternoon the wind had died down, and it was pleasantly sunny. Finally, we got around to planting up the remaining two planters at the major cross-roads of Preston Circus, and filling the gaps in the two planters we planted … Continue reading →

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Good Gadabout

Posted on June 25, 2012 by londonrdstationpartnership

Well, despite very blustery winds, we had a very enjoyable opening for the Garden Gadabout on Saturday. Probably the most difficult thing was tying up the banner and the notices; string is mischevious in high winds. We were open on … Continue reading →

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Our video: relive the mini-orchard event!

Posted on June 21, 2012 by londonrdstationpartnership

Madaleine’s just finished the final edit of our first London Road Station Partnership video. Remember the mini-orchard event back in March? It’s all here …   Click to view our video!

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Garden Gadabout 23rd June

Posted on June 11, 2012 by londonrdstationpartnership

    We’re delighted to be ‘opening’ the London Road Station Partnership gardens for the Brighton Garden Gadabout on Saturday 23rd June from 11am to 5pm. The Garden Gadabout is an opportunity to visit a whole range of private and … Continue reading →

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Under the duvet in June

Posted on June 11, 2012 by londonrdstationpartnership

Two weeks ago, I left Brighton in a drought. The water butt in the London Road Station gated plot was empty, it seemed impossible to keep our pots of herbs from drying out, and all activity moved towards the shade of the west … Continue reading →

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Of ants and aphids

Posted on June 8, 2012 by londonrdstationpartnership

Several of us have noticed lots of ants swarming up our apple trees. What’s going on? Are the ants doing any damage? Ants unfortunately are a sign of aphid colonies, and aphids – green and black fly – suck sap, … Continue reading →

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