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Prestwich Clough forest garden May 2025 update

We’re in our 13th year at the forest garden and anyone who doesn’t live in a cupboard will have noticed that it’s hardly rained since February.

Gardeners and veg growers are watering daily to keep their plants alive.

So what do we do with a half acre forest garden with no water supply? The short answer is nothing.

Read more on how a forest garden is well suited to periods of low to no rainfall. 

Picture of a tree lined path in the forest garden at Prestwich Clough.
Picture above: The only sign of lack of rain is on the pathways

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Prestwich Clough Forest Garden