Spring websites to watch
New dates for the extended Master Gardener programme
More training and support for the lovely volunteers and their mentored ‘households’, plus 100 new Master Gardeners this spring in five areas.
Managed by the national charity, Garden Organic. The programme has supported 30,000 people to grow food since May 2010.
‘Local Leaders’ with London 2012.
Garden for the Games is encouraging people to help their community celebrate the games. They’re publishing their first guides and tips now…
London 2012 have already published ‘Grow for Gold’ with marigolds – spreading this winning colour around the UK with local and mass plantings.
This is lovely idea with a high profile bedding plant. Better still as recommended by Alan Titchmarsh, and perhaps some industry consolation given our mildew-ed impatiens.
Lots more flowers and veg coming soon.
I discovered just how many of our industry folk and firms tweet during my lunch at the Garden Media Guild Awards late last year. Not least Hort Week…
So I’ve joined and rather enjoying myself! Find me here: www.twitter.com/philipturvil
New website for 2012 with container and urban growing advice from expert Mark Ridsdill Smith. I first met Mark in his role as a local trainer and Islington Master Gardener.
His on the ground approach for where GYO-ers can get their locally-tailored seeds: where to buy seeds and why I love seed swaps and where to find seeds part 2 – exotic, heritage, on-line and local
Philip Turvil
www.twitter.com/philipturvil
www.beneaththecloche.hortweek.com
