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As we near the ‘seasonal mists and mellow fruitfulness…’

Posted on 01/10/2016 by John Gray

Time to garden again, at The Nose, the community garden next to St Clements Church. Autumnal tidying-up tomorrow Sunday from 2.30pm, weather permitting. All welcome, do bring a friend. Joyful tasks: · Mowing and raking leaves · Cutting down the plants … Continue reading →

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Open Garden event

Posted on 20/07/2016 by John Gray

Along with other Edible / Community Gardens in York, we opened our community garden,  The Nose, to the public on Saturday 16 July. The Nose is the triangular patch of land next to St Clements Church, Nunthorpe Road. We were delighted … Continue reading →

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York Open Eco Homes weekends of 14 & 21 May 2016 2-5pm

Posted on 12/05/2016 by John Gray

Organised by St Nicks: Learn how to turn your house into an efficient & comfortable eco home – from people who have done it! Visit living demonstrations of energy saving measures such as draught-proofing, insulation, low energy lighting, renewable heating … Continue reading →

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One Planet York

Posted on 11/05/2016 by John Gray

Planet South Bank is supporting the launch of OnePlanetYork, a vibrant local partnership working the vision of a more sustainable, resilient and collaborative ‘One Planet’ city. Here we are with the world!, celebrating the launch in the community garden next to St Clements … Continue reading →

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Bee theme for gardening at The Nose this Sunday

Posted on 06/05/2016 by John Gray

Our fortnightly session at the community garden (The Nose), by St Clements Church on Scarcroft Road – Sunday 8 May, 2 – 3 pm. Our theme this time is bee-ing welcoimng, so we’ll be attending to our bee-friendly border, planting … Continue reading →

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One Planet York – photo op tomorrow

Posted on 13/04/2016 by John Gray

To help celebrate the launch of One Planet York, please come along to a very short photo opportunity at The Nose garden at St Clements Church, tomorrow Thursday 14 April at 5.45pm. There will be a big inflatable Earth to display! … Continue reading →

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Gardening gets going again in 2016 at The Nose

Posted on 12/04/2016 by John Gray

Next session Sunday 24 April, 2.30pm. You might have already noticed the changes made after we got together on Sunday , working off Sunday lunch and getting the beds into shape for spring. Come down, meet like-minded gardening folk, and burn off … Continue reading →

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What to do with ‘waste’ food

Posted on 09/02/2016 by cathmortimer

Saw this recently: http://cookingonabootstrap.com/2016/02/08/dont-throw-that-away-an-a-z-of-leftovers-tired-veg-etc-and-what-to-do-with-them/ and couldn’t believe the inventiveness! I had no idea about the lemons! I’ll definitely be trying that out.. Meanwhile, if any fruit/veg really have gone past human (or guinea pig) consumption, the compost heap will love … Continue reading →

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Still gardening!

Posted on 03/10/2015 by cathmortimer

October has been sunny and lovely so far – so we’re still gardening! Do call in to help out with ‘putting the plot to bed’ for the winter. Tomorrow (Sunday) from 2-3pm.

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Open Gardens Day

Posted on 07/07/2015 by cathmortimer

We’re taking part in this year’s Open Gardens, organised by Edible York. We’ll be ‘open’ from 2-4pm on Saturday (11th July) – not that we ever really close! Come and see how the soft fruits are doing (here’s a clue … Continue reading →

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