We started at the beds in March, tidied them up, got potatoes in and compost on, all going nicely. Then lockdown started although we tended the beds, but within the new rules. We still sourced plants, strimmed the edges and…
Happy New Year, and I hope you’re safe and well. Given the lockdown, new variant of the virus and the time of year the IEPAD board had a virtual meeting this week and decided that for January 2021, at least,…
Spice up your Autumn with an Incredible Edible Chutney, jam or relish. They’ve all been made locally in Prestwich by our master chutney maker Susan, and tastefully labelled by Sarah. Perfect served with cheese, meat, vegetables & crackers. It’s…
We were delighted to use donations of fruits this year. In particular, the pears we received from Pat in Blackley led to the discovery of a fabulous recipe for upside down pear and ginger cake. One of our members, Joan,…
Our Prestwich Incredible Edible initiative is celebrating a decade of growing local food, supporting local communities and helping tackle local health issues. We recently marked the tenth anniversary with a visit from Bury South MP, Christian Wakeford. Inspired by the original…
What is a weed? Well, a weed is any plant growing somewhere that we, as gardeners, don’t want it to grow. Therefore, any plant has the potential to be a weed, or to not be a weed. A rose bush…
Prepare your soil extremely well When I’m creating a new bed, or cultivating an area for the first time, I like to start by double-digging. This means digging a hole or trench (depending on how big the area is) to…
Are you planning to grow some vegetables? Are you are beginner? Wondering how to start? Any good gardener has learnt through experience. They know their soil well and they know what grows in the different parts of their garden –…
On Saturday 20th May we met in glorious sunshine to tidy and do some planting. We worked hard, and the beds look neat now after 3 of us clipped the grass around each one. Luckily we managed to get it…
As a beginner gardener, one of the first things I’ve learnt is how to tell apart buttercup leaves from strawberries. To the untrained eye, they look exactly the same. Buttercups, though, are mean: they’re considered a weed when you’re growing…