A visit from a common darter dragonfly

Companion planting guide from Thompson and Morgan.

Companion planting is all about creating plant communities which have mutual benefits to each other. 

Find out how at Thompson and Morgans free companion planting guide at: http://www.thompson-morgan.com/companion-planting-guide

Plants for pollinators

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has compiled two downloadable plant lists to help gardeners identify plants that will provide nectar and pollen for bees and many other types of pollinating insects.

To download the lists please visit the RHS website here. 

Eight of the best herbs for containers from Vertical Veg

“Herbs are wonderful for containers. Few crops give you so much from so little space. Often just a few leaves can transform a dish. Many also have flowers that attract beneficial insects - bees love chive flowers for example and hoverflies love coriander flowers. If you like herbs and have space for a pot to two, do try growing a few. They are amongst the easiest in containers. And many like mint, chives, thyme and rosemary will return year after year, so you don’t even have to sow them every year, either.  All in all, a real winner in small spaces” Source – Vertical Veg

For more information please visit: http://www.verticalveg.org.uk/eight-of-the-best-herbs-for-containers/

"Art in the Garden" session with Love Barrow Families

"Art in the Garden" session for Love Barrow Families facilitated by Jennifer Lauruol of Carpe Diem Garden Design.

Funding to enable the session was provided from a grant we have been awarded by People’s Health Trust using money raised by Healthable Community Interest Company through The Health Lottery. 

Pictures courtesy of Jennifer Lauruol and Love Barrow Families.

Cosmos flowers adding a little colour to some of the raised planters

Common blue butterfly (male)

Common lizards basking in the sun

Harvesting corn cockle seeds

FREE training session - Seed saving and container gardens

Our programme of FREE training opportunities continues with:

Friday 26 September 10.30-1pm FREE Seed saving and container gardens.

All places on the above sessions are by booking only.

Please note there are limited places available on each session so to avoid disappointment please book early.

You can book for a session by ringing 01229 876546 or by email to

neighbourhoodmgt@barrowbc.gov.uk

Funding to enable the workshop sessions has been provided from a grant we have been awarded by People’s Health Trust using money raised by Healthable Community Interest Company through The Health Lottery.

Harvesting some of our cherry tomatoes