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Kids sowing for the Nose

Posted on 29/04/2012 by cathmortimer

The Brownie pack from Southlands planted peas and beans in pots at a session before Easter, and then brought the resulting seedlings to plant up at the Nose, at a second session. At the St Clement’s Church’s Good Friday workshops, … Continue reading →

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Plant swap on May 5th

Posted on 29/04/2012 by cathmortimer
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The 3rd annual Scarecrow Festival is on its way!

Posted on 26/04/2012 by cathmortimer

We have had such fun the last two years, we decided to do it all over again! This year, we’re going to get the scarecrows in place the weekend before the Olympic flame goes through York, and so there is an … Continue reading →

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gardening starts again

Posted on 17/03/2012 by cathmortimer

A few vegetables over-wintered (parsley, rocket, spinach and cavalo nero) and the purple sprouting brocoli is just getting going, but a new sowing and planting season has started at the Nose community garden. All are welcome to our sessions – normally first … Continue reading →

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South Bank glows in the Dark

Posted on 09/02/2012 by cathmortimer

This week, Planet South Bank have been working with our friends from York in Transition on a thermal imaging project, taking thermal images of our houses (and children and guinea pigs), to see where the heat is being lost. We … Continue reading →

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