"The Roxbourne Horticultural Society was formed in December of 1939, just after the start of WW2. This was a time of food shortages and rations; a time when many people dug up their back gardens, made full use of their allotment plots simply to put food on the table. Allotments at the time were very popular. If you managed to get one that is."
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Click here to visit the Roxbourne Growers
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They are still thriving and growing today, and have recently launched their new website branded as Roxbourne Growers.
Take a look and find out about their events and Trading Hut on on the Yeading Avenue allotment site (down the lane between 95 and 97A Yeading Ave, HA2 9RJ)
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Every year they have a stall at the ROXYFEST in Roxbourne Park.
This year ROXYFEST2025 will be held on Sunday 14th September.
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This very popular event went ahead at our HQ Community area on West Harrow Allotment site (Large)
ENTRY IS FREE
Visit our
About Us page for more info on how to find us.
Plants are always sold at bargain prices by amateur growers.
A big thank you to helpers and those who donated spare plants to our Harrow in LEAF table on the day.
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The West Harrow Tube Growers
are a voluntary group of locals that tend the planting at West Harrow Station on the Met line.
Following their application for a Harrow in LEAF "Green Shoots" Grant our committee approved their request and we are proud to be helping them with their social and horticultural project.
We shall bring more news and photos as they get to work from 6th April 2025.
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Please visit Harrow in LEAF's Annual Horticultural & Craft website:
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Take a look at our Show Schedule 2025 for this year's Exhibit Classes, consider entering for fun
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We promoted "Green Shoots" by taking part in the Apple Afternoon at the Grim's Dyke Hotel - Sunday 29th 2024, from 1pm to 4pm
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Once again we supported the volunteers at Lady Gilbert's Orchard
We had a charity stall promoting horticulture, biodiversity and allotments.
One of our main aims this year was to find other volunteer groups planning or undertaking horticultural projects. We shall be raisng awareness of our "Green Shoots" initiative by which we which donate small grants to such groups.
"Harrow in LEAF provides small grants of up to £300 to local groups who are undertaking a horticultural project of benefit to the community.
If successful, we ask that Harrow in LEAF's sponsorship is mentioned in a notice at the site, and that you send us some photos for our website.
Groups will not be awarded more than one grant in any two-year period.
How to apply for a Green Shoots grant
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Our 19th Horticultural & Craft Show was presented at The Headstone Village Show on August Bank Holiday Monday 26th, 2024
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This year was a bit different because our
displays were back in the Great Barn, a welcome return to this
historic Harrow icon - built in 1506 and linking us
to Harrow's agricultural past. Shows of produce
started in the 1830's and are a proud reminder of
the skills needed to grow fresh and healthy food.
While the 2024 weather continued to break records,
good and bad, it was encouraging to think ahead to a
productive year in our gardens and allotments.
We
hope that a look at the 2024 Show Schedule encouraged you
to try something new, whether in the arts and crafts
section or the choice of tempting food ideas to try.
Our visitors loved to see how creative you all were.
With the Paris Olympic Games happening in the
summer, some of our craft classes had a sporting
theme. Do have a look at our Annual Show Website for information and see whether you or your
family are inspired to get involved in 2025.
You don't need to grow the biggest vegetables or
the most perfect flowers - it's enough to take part, and
feel that you are contributing to our community.
Don't forget, if you enter something, you get free
admission for yourself, and are really part of this
special event.
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How to make your Allotment and Garden "Greener"
A free talk on Saturday 8th June at 2.30pm at Harrow in LEAF HQ, West Harrow Allotments (Large).
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Allotment holders and gardeners can manage their spaces in a more sustainable way in order to enhance productivity,
encourage wildlife, increase biodiversity and reduce their impact on the environment.
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The benefits can be seen with better soil condition, a reduction in physical work, cost and the use of chemicals in addition to a more sustainable space.
It is not about making part of the space untidy, abandoned or full of weeds! We often hear that this is how to create a nature friendly or wildlife garden. There is a way to build a beautifully designed garden space that is functional yet really beneficial to wildlife as well.
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Simon Joshua is the founder of Harrow Biodiversity and Environment, a social media platform for sharing local knowledge about the environment and promoting better management of public and private green spaces. He is also a London National Park City ranger for Harrow, an organisation supported by the Mayor of London. An enthusiastic amateur and by no means a professional ecologist or horticulturist, but still keen to learn and above all support local organisations and residents to consider more environmentally friendly management of the spaces for which they have been given responsibility.
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Our big Annual Plant Sale 2024 took place on Saturday May 11th from 11am to 1pm.
With 16 amateur sellers covering approximately 33 tables with very reasonably priced plants.
The sunshine brought out a large crowd who enjoyed shopping and refreshments from our pop-up cafe
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Our 2024 Quiz Night took place on Saturday April 13th.
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Our popular Annual Quiz Night went ahead on the evening of Saturday April 13th 2024.
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Your support is greatly appreciated:
Check our Events Diary for this year ==>
Sow & Harvest Guide
Courtesy of Newton Park HS.....
What to do on your allotment or in your garden at this time.
JULY
Cut roses, lift bulbs, sow turnips, feed onions, water whilst we have it!....
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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
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