Tuesday 27 February 2018

Feel better outside, feel better inside - Ecominds

Outdoor classroom day - 17 May 2018


For more information on how you could get involved please visit: https://outdoorclassroomday.org.uk/ 



Soon be time to put that habitat management training into practice again

Once it has warmed up a little more we will once again begin to put the fun, interesting and informative wildlife habitat training we received from Cumbria Wildlife Trust into practice on our wildlife banking areas.




A little colour on the "wildlife" banking area


How to grow tomato plants from seed - free advice from Thompson and Morgan

Helping our feathered friends - topping up bird feeders with suet


Free tree packs from Woodland Trust

The Woodland Trust wants to make sure that everybody in the UK has the chance to plant a tree. So they are giving away hundreds of thousands of trees to schools and communities. 


If you are interested you can find out more about the Trusts free tree packs and how you can apply at: http://www.woodlandtru.st/hE0ow


Monday 26 February 2018

From the heat to the cold today

It was a tale of two extremes today with a summer like 24 degrees in the poly tunnel..........


.........and then needed to unfreeze the locks to some of the personal lockers in the arches


Happy memories of working with the Neighbourhood Management Team

It seems such a long time ago since we were working with the help of the Neighbourhood Management Team to install and repair the reptile fence following the habit surveys prior to construction of the grow your own scheme.



A lot has changed since then..........


Sunday 18 February 2018

How to grow peppers and chillies from seed

If you can grow tomatoes chances are you will also be able to grow peppers and chillies with many varieties suited to being grown in containers.


For expert advice on growing peppers and chillies please visit the RHS website here.

Thursday 15 February 2018

Improving the condition of soil in a raised planter

A little time spent forking through and aerating soil in a raised planter which has helped to loosen any compacted soil and provided an opportunity to add a little more compost.




Tuesday 13 February 2018

How to sow and grow carrots



More information and free advice on growing carrots can be found at Thompson and Morgan


Barrow Funding Event from Cumbria CVS

Cumbria CVS will be holding a funding event between 10am – 3pm on Thursday  8th March at the Forum, Duke Street, Barrow.

At the event you will be able to speak directly to a variety of funders including: Cumbria County Council, Cumbria Community Foundation, Francis C Scott, Big Lottery Fund and Hadfield Trust.
The event is aimed at small local voluntary and community groups in the Barrow area.




For full details of funders attending and to download a booking form please visit Cumbria CVS here


Saturday 3 February 2018

When to sow and grow vegetable seeds

Wanting to grow your own fresh vegetable but just not sure how to start? There are several websites that provided practical advice and top tip that could help you, such as those detailed below.


Free month by month "sow and grow" guides can be found at: Suttons Seeds

A vegetable seed sowing guide can be viewed and downloaded at Thompson and Morgan


Thursday 1 February 2018