Seedlings 🌱 #frithfarm #seedlings #permaculture #horticulture #csa #salad #birdseyeview

What a chore but what satisfaction! An afternoon well spent getting the rest of the beds lined out, now just to get some veggies in. #frithfarm #farmingthefuture #csa #permaculture #horticulture #cultivation ... See more

Strawberries are in flower 🍓. #frithfarm #farmingthefuture #strawberries #strawberry #inbloom #inflower #horticulture #permaculture #csa

Blooming nettle! #nettle #inbloom

A day well spent at Humber street vegan market today. The place was packed with like-minded people and it was great to hear such a positive response from people about local farming. Hopefully, you managed to catch us and some of our produce, if not watch this space for more markets in the future. ... See more

Plenty of wonky carrots here at the farm.

Billions of pounds of perfectly good produce are being wasted simply for being the wrong shape, color, and size. But Imperfect has a great solution!
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Out of your pantry and into your garden - Millie Ross shows you how to grow black beans and chillies in your backyard.

Birdseye view of the farm

We spent the day up in the northeast, experiencing other CSA's and organic farming practices. We had a walk around Nafferton farm, showing us their research on organic methods vs conventional methods. We finished the day with a presentation documenting the evidence that organic foods were higher in antioxidants and omega fatty acids, while been much lower in carcinogens like cadmium. It was the positive affirmation we needed, a real buzz around small-scale organic farming is building. ... See more

We've made a film describing the work we do with our producer and distributor members. We launched the film on Saturday at the Land and Food Forum and are thrilled to be able to share it with you now..... Give it a watch, then share it across your social networks! Thanks to the lovely Black Bark films for their amazing work. ... See more

The European Parliament called on Tuesday for weedkiller glyphosate to be phased out in the next five years, prompting the European Commission to drop its proposal for a 10 year license extension.

EU lawmakers demand five-year phase out of weedkiller glyphosate The European Parliament called on Tuesday for weedkiller glyphosate to be phased out in the next five years, prompting the European Commission to drop its proposal for a 10 year license extension.Europe has been debating the use of the... ... See more

Would you like to try your hand at your own #Christmas decorations?

Come along to our #Natural #Christmas #decorations course and make a #handmade wreath to hang pride of place on your front door.

You may even want to treat a friend or family member for the perfect festive gift. Places are limited and early booking is recommended.
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Make your own natural Christmas decorations at: Ryton Organic Gardenson: Thursday, 7 December 2017 - 1:30pm to 5:00pmNEW AFTERNOON SESSION Get into the festive spirit and have fun using materials from our gardens to make natural decorations. You will be shown how to weave your own willow wreath that... ... See more

Meet our Move More Eat Well team who are getting ready to deliver active travel and food growing/healthy cooking sessions in schools.

Also take a look at their forthcoming activities, including their #Halloween Ride & Community Event at The Hollymoor Centre, Northfield. ... See more

Read what Move More Eat Well have got in store this autumn to get you healthier... in all weathers!
http://mailchi.mp/d64c63ed47ed/move-more-eat-well-newsletter-may-460567

Would you like to know how to grow your very own #pumpkins and #squashes for next season?

Take a look at our 'How to grow' card for a step by step guide to #planting, #growing and even eating your your final veg.

Go on, have a go and let us know how you get on 👍 #Mondaymotivation ... See more

We're launching a series of free workshops for Southwark residents as part of the charity’s Southwark Food Poverty project.

Our team of volunteer Southwark Master Gardeners will be delivering the workshops throughout November & December. ... See more

Southwark residents invited to learn how to grow their own organic food Garden Organic is launching a series of free workshops for Southwark residents as part of the charity’s Southwark Food Poverty project.The workshops, taking place throughout November and December, focus on different aspects of o... ... See more

It's been a busy few days for our Golding Growing Buddies team.

Everyone enjoyed their planting session at Park Wood Maidstone.

Dwarf daffodils, tulips, muscari, paperwhites & hyacinths at the bulb planting session Park Wood Maidstone.

Do you know your Sweet dumpling from your Turks Turban?

With the #Halloween season 🎃 fast approaching, they'll be a variety of colourful #pumpkins and #squashes adorning windowsills and porches.

We're interested to know what you've been growing and how you intend to use them.

If you're interested in #growing a variety from the #cucurbit family, Here's a quick guide to help you choose your favourite for next season. #pumpkins #squash #cucurbits #halloween ... See more

Pumpkins, squashes and the whole cucurbit family From bright orange winter pumpkins to summer's soft green courgettes, the cucurbit family is an easy vegetable to grow organically. And they taste good! Roasted and softened with garlic; stewed in soups or curries; sweetened in pies; even the seeds ca... ... See more

Three-quarters of flying insects in nature reserves across Germany have vanished in 25 years, with serious implications for all life on Earth, scientists say.

Three-quarters of flying insects in nature reserves across Germany have vanished in 25 years, with serious implications for all life on Earth, scientists say

Looking for activities to keep the kids busy this #October #Halfterm?

Come along to Ryton Gardens and take part in our GO Discover #creature trail. You'll #discover a whole host of creepy crawlies and wildlife - let us know if you spot them all! 🐞🐝🐛🐜🦋🐌

Pick up your activity pack from reception. We're open Monday to Friday between 9am & 5pm. #Halfterm #activities #creepycrawlies #wildlife #discover ... See more

It's the perfect time to sow chard and leaf beet for harvesting from autumn through into winter & next spring. You can find Fordhook Giant, Pink Passion and Golden Chard - all recommended by Alys Fowler - on our leaf greens page here: http://realseeds.co.uk/cookinggreens.html ... See more

Wilt it in butter, put it in a flan, turn it into a gratin… Sow now, and you could be reaping the benefits all winter

Halfway there! Not a bad days work. Our new water tower will help next spring if there's a dry spell just as we put out all the baby plants...

Here's Ian checking the first piece of our new water tower, which we're hoping to put together today. Made from local wood cut by Adrian Krakiewicz on his mobile sawmill, it will be 4m high, with a 2000l tank on top. ... See more

Very unusual pods developing on our edible chickling vetch (Lathyrus sativus). It makes small lentil-like seeds that are eaten in many countries around the Mediterranean. We always have a few experimental things on the go, and this one certainly grows well here. We'll have to wait and see how easy it is to gather the seeds before they scatter though! ... See more

It's finally time to sow Oriental Greens! (If you sow them before midsummers day they just go to flower straight away) But now we can sow all these amazing greens that have been bred for growing really fast from now until winter. These come up quick and are ready to eat cooked or raw in just month or so. Find them all at http://www.realseeds.co.uk/orientalgreens.html ... See more

"Czech Early" aubergine living up to its name! Just about ready by the end of June - not at all bad for an unheated polytunnel in Wales.

Here's experimental tomato 'Blue Fire' under trial in one of the polytunnels. It is very pretty - but not yet ripe enough to taste-test.

Beautiful summer salad - from our seeds: spinach, golden chard, pink passion chard, magentaspreen, fennel leaves, orach, 'green days' oriental green, mange-tout peas, marigold petals, violets, radish flowers and pods & chive flowers- plus elderflowers and rose petals from the hedge. ... See more

Thought people might like to see the nodules on the roots of a broad bean plant. In all 'leguminous' plants - peas, beans etc - this is where the beneficial bacteria live that fix nitrogen from the air for the plant to use, so the plant can grow in poorer soil. The plant in return provides a safe home and sugar for the bacteria to live off. It also supplies oxygen to the bacteria - if you cut a nodule open, it is pink inside. The colour is from the plants 'leghaemoglobin' - just like the haemoglobin in your blood! ... See more

A fine crop of Early Prolific Straightneck is growing in the tunnel. It's been many years since we were able to offer seed of them, so this is quite exciting. Fingers crossed for a good seed harvest this autumn 🙂 ... See more