Community Gardening

17/11/2021

It was with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of one of the STEPS Gardening Group members, Teresa. A stalwart of the group, Teresa will be sorely missed by everyone who used to meet at the polytunnel and we would like to send our heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.

03/11/2021

We're thrilled to launch our new RHS Connected Communities Fund, providing grants of between £1,000 and £3,000 to groups who are using gardening and growing as a way to bring people together within their community.

28/09/2021

TCV are recruiting FOUR Trainees
DON'T MISS OUT - CLOSING DATE 10TH OCTOBER -
We are currently recruiting 16-24 year olds for 4 trainee posts based with our Tree Nursery and Greater Belfast operations. As a TCV Greenstart trainee you will develop skills and knowledge in practical conservation, community engagement, and local wildlife recording, working on varied projects and alongside TCV's experienced and passionate staff.
For full information and details of how to apply please click on the link. Please apply by 10th October 2021.
https://www2.tcv.org.uk/cgi-bin/jobs/job_vacancy?id=1846

11/04/2021

Join the organic movement

04/04/2021

28/02/2021

A huge thank you to Nellie, Margaret, the two Anna's, Amanda and Brigid for their help in saving plants from the polytunnel today, before building work begins.

19/02/2021

Creating a bog garden is a great opportunity to introduce some new plants to your garden. Once it’s created and you’re ready to plant, there are plenty of plants to choose from that thrive in this environment.

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19/02/2021

Hello folks - if anyone is looking for a useful cold frames, a friend of the Kilcooley Community Garden makes.l lovely ones. They are £60. Made with Perspex not glass.
Please contact Paula on
07989 303895
Other garden supplies such a compost bays also available. 😊🌱

19/02/2021

Hedge your bets on a ‘super plant’ and help to combat air pollution 🌿

A new RHS science paper that looks at the effectiveness of hedges as air pollution barriers reveals that in traffic hotspots, the Cotoneaster franchetii is at least 20% more effective at soaking up pollution compared to other shrubs. The Cotoneaster franchetii has a special ability to trap harmful airborne particles and improve air quality.

Findings from a recent survey we commission has shown that 33% of people in the UK are affected by air pollution but only 6% take active steps in the garden to help alleviate it.

Planting ‘super plants’ like the Cotoneaster franchetii in gardens and green spaces where air quality issues are most prevalent means that we could all make a big difference in the fight against climate change in our own spaces.

Our RHS scientists are now moving into ‘RHS Hilltop – The Home of Gardening Science’, based at RHS Garden Wisley which contains new state-of-the-art lab facilities which will enable them to increase their research capabilities in these areas. RHS Hilltop opens on June 17.

Find out more about our latest research at: www.rhs.org.uk/science/articles/super-cotoneaster