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Dig For Victory

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  • ClaringtonClarington Posts: 4,949

    Topbird has it in one. The seeds are required for planting over the Easter weekend / school half term holiday and then we'll be keeping in touch with our young horticulturalists with advice and encouragement as well as updating them with our own plants we'll be growing at the museum before hopefully getting them to bring some of their produce for pumpkin carving in October! 

    Bekkie - we don't really have the space for composting I'm afraid. I'm hoping my wormery will be able to keep us well supplied if a local garden centre can't be convinced to donate a broken bag.

    I'd just like to say thank you to you all for all your support.

  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190

    You are still welcome to the seeds

     

     

    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  •  Clarington - I found this 'earthly pursuits' website ages ago and I'm sure you will find it as fascinating as I did.          http://www.earthlypursuits.com/AllotGuide/DigforVictory1/DigForVictory1_1.htm

  • bekkie hughesbekkie hughes Posts: 5,294
    I wonder if you could have a sort of joint venture with some schools, lots now have gardening at school and may be able to help by donating just a little of what they have- just a thought, not really familliar with schools or museums im afraid!



    Please keep us updated with this project image
  • ClaringtonClarington Posts: 4,949

    Thanks Bekkie - I'm doing a teachers open day in November as we've some new exhibits opening (I'm very excited about them) so I'll raise it with them then and see if there are any schools interested in joining in a dig for victory and perhaps venturing into a few more vegetables. 

    David - thanks for the link I've only looked quickly but it looks fantastic! 

    Lyn, that would be really kind of you! I'm sure the more variety we have the more we can inspire kids into gardening and if nothing else help them learn that food doesn't always xome from Tescos!

  • Lupin 1Lupin 1 Posts: 8,916

    That link is great David. image I'm sure Clari will find it interesting she is keen on veg growing.

    Clari I'm sure I'll have some pots you can have. I'll check my seeds I think I have sunflowers lurking in there.

  • Thanks, KEF. I found the site a few years ago and have really enjoyed the information it contained. The leaflets & information are genuine, as issued by the government at the time.

  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190

    Clari, if you let me know your address in a PM, I will post the seeds off, any others you want, listed in the wish list and seed swap thread?

    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • ClaringtonClarington Posts: 4,949

    Thank you Lyn. When my ability to pm returns I shall be sure to get in contact!  image

  • Lupin 1Lupin 1 Posts: 8,916

    Lyn you have a PM image

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