Meanwhile on our bright and cheerful wildflower area

A small skipper butterfly pays a visit to our wildlife banking area

Quote for the week......

“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen” - E Kubler-Ross

A fun, interesting and free cook and eat session

The aim of the free cook and eat leaves workshop was to learn something new about leafy vegetables herbs and edible wild leaves. By the end of the session, attendees had:

Talked about leaf forms and growth

Learned about some edible wild leaves

Picked some herbs and wild leaves in the garden

Prepared a salad, a stir-fry and savoury herb spread for bread

Brewed herb tea

The session was facilitated by: Jennifer Lauruol, of Carpe Diem Gardens

Funding to enable the free workshop session has been provided by a grant we have received from Cumbria County Council’s Healthy Weights Grant scheme.

Just about ready for todays free cook and eat workshop

Just about ready for todays cook and eat leaves workshop facilitated by Jennifer Lauruol, of Carpe Diem Gardens. 

Funding to enable the free workshop session has been provided by a grant we have received from Cumbria County Council’s Healthy Weights Grant scheme.

We are looking forward to todays free cook and eat workshop

Getting ready for todays cook and eat leaves workshop facilitated by Jennifer Lauruol, of Carpe Diem Gardens. 

Funding to enable the free workshop session has been provided by a grant we have received from Cumbria County Council’s Healthy Weights Grant scheme.

Musk mallow in our wildlife areas

Our mini beast hotels continue to blend in nicely

Maintaining our mixed hedging borders

FREE July Wildflower Spotter sheet from Plantlife

The July Wildflower Spotter sheet from Plantlife is perfect for those planning a trip to a meadow this weekend.

You can download free printable copies of all the spotter sheets on their web page here.

Poppies brighten up the garden

Mallow and ox eye daisy on the banking

Common lizards out and about between the showers

A most enjoyable "Cook & Eat Roots" workshop 03.07.2015

The aim of this workshop was to explore some well-known and less familiar root vegetables, and cook a meal to eat together in the garden. By the end of the session, attendees had:

• Learned about roots and the role they play in plant growth

• Talked about different kinds of roots we can eat

• Harvested some herbs and leaves in the garden for our meal

• Made three recipes to eat together

Funding to enable the free workshop session has been provided by a grant we have received from Cumbria County Council’s Healthy Weights Grant scheme.

Preparing for this mornings free rooting for success cook and eat workshop

Funding to enable the free workshop session has been provided by a grant we have received from Cumbria County Council’s Healthy Weights Grant scheme.

Preparing for tomorrows free cook and eat workshop.

Preparing for tomorrows free cook and eat workshop - testing our new cooking stove.

Other free cook and eat sessions this month include:

Friday 10 July, 10.30-1pm Leaves for good luck - cook and eat session exploring how leafy vegetables can give us vitamins and minerals and help us to stay healthy.

Friday 17 July, 10.30-1pm Flowers for fun and health - cook and eat session learning about the different flowers we can grow and eat and the benefits to our health.

Friday 24 July, 10.30-1pm Fruit and seeds for healthy energy and vitamins - cook and eat session exploring fruits, grains and seeds you can grow and eat.

Although places are limited you can still book a place on the sessions by email to: neighbourhoodmgt@barrowbc.gov.uk or by calling 01229 876546.

Funding to enable the free workshop sessions has been provided by a grant we have received from Cumbria County Council’s Healthy Weights Grant scheme.

What to do in the garden in July - FREE advice from Thompson and Morgan

There's always something to be doing in the garden, whether it's pruning, tidying or sowing, so Thompson and Morgan have put together their top gardening tasks for July.

For more information please visit their website here

Our wildlife banking in full bloom

A variety of crops being grown in the raised planters

Bumblebees making the most of our vipers bugloss

FREE June Wildflower Spotter sheet from Plantlife

The June Wildflower Spotter sheet from Plantlife is perfect for those planning a trip to a meadow this weekend. 

You can download free printable copies of all Plantlifes spotter sheets on their web page here.

Cinnabar moth

Tomatoes are coming along nicely

Ox eye daisy in flower in the wildlife areas

Potentilla in our planted borders

2015 - Growing well together

Summers on its way.....

Adding colour to our wildlife banking areas

Small copper butterflies in our wildlife banking areas

What to do in the garden in June?

There's always something to be doing in the garden, whether it's pruning, tidying or sowing, so Thompson and Morgan have put together their top gardening tasks for June.

For free advice and top tips please visit the Thompson and Morgan website here.

Male common blue butterfly making the most of our yellow rattle

Small white butterfly