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Harrow in LEAF Plant Sale - 8th May 2021: an unexpected success after no Plant Sale in May 2020.
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This year Harrow in LEAF returned with their Annual Plant Sale on Saturday 8th May 2021, from 11am to 1pm,
in compliance with Covid-19 regulations.
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As usual it was held at our HQ on West Harrow Allotments (Large) HA1 4HE
There was a well-signed one-way system round the sales area and into and out of our popular pop-up cafe with outdoor tables under marquees.
There were hand sanitiser on stalls to minimise any virus transmission through handling of plants and cash.
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With rain pouring early Saturday morning it looked as if we would have no visitors. But at 10.45am, miraculously, the rain stopped and the crowds of eager plant bargain hunters arrived to enjoy being let out of their homes again!
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CLICK HERE for the Bluebell Project info PDF
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In October 2020 thousands of British Bluebell bulbs were planted, by volunteers, around trees in Pinner Village Gardens. The aim is that they are for everyone to enjoy when they bloom this year.
In January 2021 the green shoots of these Bluebells were seen emerging from the planted grounds so there will be a fantastic display in Spring 2021.
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Harrow in LEAF provides small grants of up to £300 to local groups who are undertaking a horticultural project of benefit to the community.
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Harrow Go Green 2021 competition is launched in November 2020
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Harrow Biodiversity and Environment in conjunction with Harrow Council are launching a competition for Harrow to raise awareness of, and enhance the borough's biodiversity.
Projects can be submitted into the following categories:
. Schools and Colleges
. Best Front Space
. Junior Projects
. Best Garden Managed for Nature
. Commercial Projects and Developers
. Most Original Idea to Enhance Biodiversity
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CLICK HERE to visit Harrow Go Green 2021
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The competition will be open to applications until the end of May 2021 so please visit their website to get full details and register.
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Harrow in LEAF replace their 16th Annual Show with digital alternative.
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Visits to a typical allotment site in Harrow 2020 -
In conjunction with the Headstone Museum & Heritage Centre some of our site representatives have been giving a free tour of their allotment sites on the August Bank Holiday Weekend Click here for details
During the 2020 Coronavirus lockdown Harrow in LEAF have also created a video to show prospective plot holders what is involved in allotmenteering.
CLICK HERE to VIEW our video tour of a typical Harrow Allotment site
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Harrow in LEAF create "temporary nature reserve" for wildlife and friendly bees - a lockdown initiative.
With the current restrictions on the gathering of groups and with individuals isolating for their own safety there is no hunger to cut the grass outside our HQ Cabin.
We shall therefore only be cutting a path around a central grass/wildflower area to allow car access in and out.
This central area of grass will be allowed to grow until such time as we resume large events/meetings again.
Hopefully some wild flowers will grow for the local pollinators to enjoy!
Within this "temporary reserve" there will also be a new permanent pond that Harrow in LEAF started to create in 2019 as part of our "Caring for Wildlife" initiative.
With garden centres open again with social distancing in place, it has been possible to purchase and install some oxygenating plants.
The beekeepers have also included a floating deck for their bees to relax on and take the waters.
Click to enlarge image
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18th April 2020: Government tells Councils "parks must stay open......read more>
Harrow Council's social distance advice:
For all allotmenteers and Open Space visitors
Click on the poster to download an A4 version to print for your allotment or to put in your windows at home...==>
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Click Here ==> A4 Poster Download
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Harrow in LEAF's Plant Sale 2020 planned for May is cancelled along with many other events around Harrow
due to the C-19 pandemic.......
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This decision is made in line with Harrow Council's guidelines "Following the latest advise from Government on Coronavirus,
we have taken the decision to postpone all organised meetings, processions and events at our parks and public areas."
We are informed that Hatch End Horticultural Society have cancelled their April and May talks and Hardy Plants Middlesex Group
have had to cancel their Passionate About Plants event.
We suspect that other groups are doing likewise so it is best to check directly with them via their own websites.
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Our Big Plant Sale will return in May 2021.......
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It has been confirmed that the Headstone Village Show will not be taking place in 2020.
As we have had to postpone our 2020 Show those of you that have copies of printed 2020 Show Schedules please hold on to them
as it is likely the 2020 Classes will stand for 2021.
Luckily, most of us are a community of gardeners or allotmenteers and isolating may give us the time to get on with our passion for these activities.
Harrow in LEAF wish you all the best over the coming period, take care
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Support Harrow in LEAF when you shop online:
Your support is greatly appreciated:
Events and meetings are being planned for 2021 in the hope that some kind of normality will return by Spring:
Check our Events Diary for 2021 now ==>
Sow & Harvest Guide
Courtesy of Newton Park HS.....
What to do on your allotment or in your garden at this time.
JUNE
Stay safe, wear masks when required, water water everywhere......
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Your ideas on what to do with all that allotment or garden food produce!
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• About us pdf LEAFlet
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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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