Birdfeeder Workshop

Spring?

It's much warmer now, and spring does feel as if it is on it's way.

 Can you spot the frogs?

Here's one! Not at all bothered by a phone taking it's pic, only 20cm away.

But this chap (a lovely leech!) was not in the pond - the ground was so wet it had climbed out and was in a puddle!

Amy, Tiffany and Emma spreading compost on one of the Sunray Beds. Getting the soil ready for growing!

 Rocket and komatsuna (sort of Japanese spring greens) in the polytunnel.

 Rhubarb raring to go.

 Onions starting to grow, and we've still got kale too.

 Daffodils and hyacinths.

And garlic looking good! Roll on Spring!

Minus Three Degrees!

Well, we thought about cancelling today, but didn't and we had 6 people turn up! We had two tea breaks and moved lots of the brash from the tree-cutting on Saturday's mega 11-people session. Just about kept warm!

Here's a few pics of the snow.

 Foxy footprints - nicer 'evidence' than what we occasionally find!

Yep - there's a pond under there. Martin broke the ice to let oxygen in. David took loads of weed out last week and has started pond-dipping platform repairs for the school visit season.

 Raised beds...

Sunray Beds... I like the patterns on the plastic sheeting!

And here's some real sunrays! Spot the icicles though!

Willow Wreath Workshop

We had a great time at our Willow Wreath Workshop back in December! Scroll down to see how we made them (look out for some expressions of intense concentration - it's not easy!) and look out for our super-crafty wreaths at the end.

First you get your willow, and twist it into a ring...

...Kathy makes it look so easy!

Roy getting to grips with willow.

It helps to pre-bend your willow!

Angela choosing decorations.

Lots of choice!

Even slices of orange.

Done it at last!

Now to decorate it...

A pair of super wreaths ready to go home and go on the front door.

Didn't we have a lovely time!

BOOK NOW for Willow wreath workshop - places limited

Don't forget you must book to attend the FREE Willow Wreath workshop.  Places are limited.

To book, please send an email reserving your place to:

bookings@diginstapleford.org.uk

Willow wreath workshop Sat 9th December, 1pm - 3pm

Autumn Harvest Celebration Event 2017

All are welcome to attend our annual Dig In Autumn Harvest Celebration event at the Albany allotment site, Pasture Road, Stapleford. The event is open to the public from 1pm and will run until 4pm on Saturday 21st October 2017. There will be lots to see and do for all the family, along with a warming selection of soups, cakes and refreshments. Please see flyer below for further information.