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Open Day Gallery

Open Day Gallery On 13th of August 2023 Lawrence Street Allotments organised Open Day. We’ve had a fantastic time, many happy visitors came along to walk around our beautiful site. If you’ve missed it, don’t worry. We’ve attached a photo gallery from that day for you to enjoy and a special Thank you letter to …

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Red currants

Red currants Red currants, known scientifically as Ribes rubrum, are small, tart berries that some of our members love to grow! They are not to everyone’s liking, as they are not the sweetest fruit in taste, however the health benefits are endless.  Throughout history, red currants have been celebrated for their culinary versatility, medicinal properties, …

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Work Party of 2023

Work party of 2023 Our last work Party April 2023 Our last work party has been incredibly productive. On behalf of the committee we would like to say HUGE THANK YOU to all members who turned up to our work party! Together, we managed to cut down pampas grass in the car park, clear out …

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Tulips of Keukenhof

Tulips at Keukenhof Keukenhof, located in the heart of the Netherlands, is known for its stunning displays of colorful tulips, among other flowers. Tulips are a symbol of the Netherlands and are deeply ingrained in the country’s culture and history. The Keukenhof Gardens is one of the best places to witness the beauty of tulips …

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No dig method.

Should we “No dig”? Introduction Having your own piece of heaven will have a different meaning to different person. For someone it might be their own house, for someone it might be a car, or a place where the person goes to eat, read, walk, It could be anything. For me it was to have …

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Age Gracefully

Age gracefully! Written By Peter Piper Active on your allotment? – it is one of the best ways to age gracefully! Why do I have an allotment? Is it because I love the fresh produce and the company of like-minded people? Well of course that is true ….. but also it gives me the physical …

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Anita Gracie Story

Anita Gracie Story Written By Anita Gracie I began gardening when I was three years old, helping my uncle in his garden and allotment in Woburn, Bedfordshire. He was a keen and competent grower, entering and often winning local garden shows. I became competent in selecting five identical pods of peas or wonderful sweet peas. …

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Why we should be peat free?

Why we should try to be peat-free? Written By Peter Piper Peat is primarily sourced from lowland raised bogs. While these bogs cover only 3 percent of the earth’s surface, they represent the largest natural terrestrial carbon store. Metre for metre they store more carbon than any other terrestrial ecosystem: around 500 billion tonnes of …

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