A vibrant group of ten budding & experienced gardeners gathered in a beautiful volunteer’s garden in Mill Hill East to kick off the growing season. It was a perfect celebration of spring, bringing together a mix of regular members and fresh faces for a day of community gardening and nature appreciation. The weather couldn't have been better; the sun shone throughout the afternoon, illuminating the garden and set a warm backdrop for the activities.
The core of the event focused on both innovative and traditional planting techniques. Attendees engaged in: “Seed Sushi" Rolls, which is a creative and fun way to spiral seeds into soil. The group shared knowledge on comparing various composts, soil types, and specialised gardening tips. In addition, the participants contributed their ideas for what should be featured in the communal garden this year. As a special bonus, our volunteer host led an beautiful tour of the grounds, allowing everyone to soak in the flora and fauna before getting their hands dirty.
The group sowed a diverse range of vegetables and flowers. These pots have now gone home with participants to be nurtured on sunny windowsills for the next four weeks.
Here’s what was sowed: • Tigerella tomatoes • Gardeners Delight plum tomatoes • Green courgettes • Yellow courgettes • Runner beans • Rainbow chard • Beetroot • Nigella love in the mist • Sunflowers
In approximately one month, these seedlings will be brought back to our communal JVS garden to be planted & enjoyed by everyone. Stay tuned for more JVS gardening events soon!