Helping wildlife in our spaces

Oct10 by Sandra

We planted a mix of wildflowers for bees and birds on the Edible Roundabout. They are now almost dried but we keep them – birds like them and they will reseed for next year.

Margaret Wright Community Orchard

Oct8 by Toni

This orchard was planted in 2013 in honour of local Councillor Margaret Wright. Abbey People took over the management of the site in 2014, and are developing a community gardening project based at the site.

Abbey People, in collaboration with Growing Spaces, are planning to manage the site using the principles of Forest Gardening, developing the site for wildlife and local residents to enjoy.

If you would like to be involved, please contact info@abbeypeople.org.uk for more information.

New home for strawberries

Sep15 by Sandra

We planted strawberries on the George IV Street space.

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Herbs in Norfolk Street

Sep14 by Sandra

Lemon thyme and rosemary in the planters on Norfolk Street:

Community Gardening Weekend

Sep14 by Sandra

The 20th and 21st of September is Community Gardening Weekend in Cambridge (thanks to Rebecca and
Ann for organising!). On Sunday from 2 to 3pm, we are showcasing Growing Spaces at the Edible Roundabout. Please send an e-mail if you’re free at that time to join in harvesting the last potatoes, cut down the red clover, doing new planting
and chatting with any curious onlooker that might show up.

See our Facebook event page.

Red Clover on the Edible Roundabout

Sep14 by Sandra

The red clover is ready to be cut down on the Edible Roundabout!

Please come to see us for the Community Gardening Weekend
<http://communitygardening.org.uk/> in Cambridge (thanks to Rebecca and
Ann for organising!). On Sunday from 2 to 3pm, we are showcasing Growing
Spaces at the Edible Roundabout and we will cut the red clover and harvest potatoes.