Our ever popular Annual Plant Sale returned bigger and busier than ever!
This is Harrow's biggest independant charity Plant Sale where we saw 23 tables of various plants and horticultural stuff for sale.
Mostly grown by allotmenteers, amateur gardeners or local Horticutural Societies there were ornamental, fruit and vegetable plants sold at bargain prices.
Refreshments prepared by our volunteers were available in our Pop-Up Cafe which people enjoyed al fresco in the sunshine.
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 These cakes are really yummy!
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Many that attended commented on how good the event is and how much they support Harrow in LEAF and the events we organise.
The Harrow in LEAF Membership table was busy as many existing members took the opportunity to chat and renew their Individual Memberships for 2017/18.
As in previous years we also welcomed some new members at the Plant sale and so say thank you to them for their support.
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A tray of sweetcorn for £1,
you must be joking!
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Anyone can hire a table to sell plants. This year, tables were £7 if booked in advance or £8 on the day.
Thank you to all who donated plants for Harrow in LEAF's own stall, which raises money to help run the charity.
Our BIG Plant Sale is held in May every year at the Harrow in LEAF HQ, West Harrow Allotments Site (large) HA1 4HE.
Entered by the alleyway on the side of West Harrow Station, The Gardens off Pinner Road.
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Once again we have been awarded a donation of £300 via the Waitrose scheme - COMMUNITY MATTERS.
Our members and their kind South Harrow customers raised this money for Harrow in LEAF via their green token campaign in April 2017.
As your local horticultural charity Harrow in LEAF will be able to use these funds to promote horticulture and biodiversity around the London Borough of Harrow.
Can we help you make Harrow greener?
To find out more about our initiative to provide a small financial donation to help your idea come to life, and bring
those green shoots to fruition.... ===> Click Here.
Supporting horticulture, beekeeping, biodiversity and allotments across Harrow.
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Harrow in LEAF have been contacted by The Edible Bus Stop Ltd. on recommendation from the Senior Health Improvement Specialist, Public Health, Harrow Council. They write.....
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"We are part of a team working on the Trinity Square public realm improvements.
We are creating a new planting palette for the square and Headstone Drive.
Part of our role will be to engage with the community and draw their interest in joining in with gardening activities.
Our scheme nods towards the ancient woodlands that were once part of the areas landscape with some edible/foraging elements. We are taking some artistic license, so it may not all be native planting, however, we believe it will provide an interesting narrative for those interested in gardening to discover.
Do you think your membership would like to be involved in helping with the planting and tending of the site?"
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If you are interested in supporting this initiative then please write to info@theediblebusstop.org to register your interest to help or to obtain further information about this scheme and volunteering.
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Harrow in LEAF together with the Harrow Beekeepers are delighted to present their Annual Show again. When? and where? you ask:
August Bank Holiday Monday 28th August.
12 noon until 5.00pm
In the Great Barn at the Headstone Village Show, Headstone Musuem, Headstone Manor, Pinner View, HA2 6PX
All details about our Annual Show and about the exhibit Classes can be found on our
Official Annual Show website...
At this time of year, we publish our Show Schedule (ie a list of Classes for exhibits) and invite the public to consider whether they are interested in joining our regular exhibitors and having a go! It is fun!
This year we have 173 individual classes plus some extra group or special Classes covering a wide variety of skills and talents.
These Classes cover not only Horticulture but include Arts, Crafts and Photography and Classes for Juniors and of course for Beekeepers.
Every year we also have a
People's Choice voted for by the public and this year we celebrate 40 years since the first release of the Star War movies.
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Click here to view the ON-LINE 2017 Show Schedule...
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10.00am - 12 noon
Sundays 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th May
Old Kenton Lane Allotments, Old Kenton Lane, Kingsbury, London NW9 9ND
Starting gardening from scratch and need advice and guidance?
Just got an allotment and want to learn more?
Or are you a gardener but still have gaps in your knowledge?
Then this FREE course might be just what you are looking for.
Our tutor will take you through all the basics, using the allotment site and greenhouse for practical demonstrations.
Topics covered will include soil structure and testing, composting, tree pruning, pests and diseases and mulching.
Don't be shy - we are friendly and helpful, and love answering your questions.
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HARDY PLANT SOCIETY MIDDLESEX GROUP
Public Plant Sale
Sunday 10th June 2017 from 10.00am to 2.00pm
Expect to find a varied collection of favourite and unusual plants grown by gardening enthusiasts, and offered at very reasonable prices. Advice, if required, will be offered by our friendly members.
The Community Hut (Car Park), St Martins Approach Car Park, Ruislip, HA4 8BD
......more info on all events and venues
Sow & Harvest Guide
Courtesy of Newton Park HS.....
What to do on your allotment or in your garden this month.
JUNE
Planting, early cropping and hoe hoe hoe!.....
Your ideas on what to do with all that allotment or garden food produce!
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Harrow in LEAF's "Guide for New Allotment Holders" is now available on-line
Yes, our excellent Guide is now available via the "Allotment Guidelines" button on the top Menu above - or just click on this front page image.
Published: 11th Nov 2011
Your support is greatly appreciated:
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