We are inviting visitors to meet neighbours, learn new skills and get the opportunity to grow their own food. On Monday 24th April we have a free Soil Health Club at 2pm-3pm. Come and learn about how to improve the health of soil. Our garden is in Belper Lane End set up on a beautiful valley surrounded by … Continue reading Free Workshop Good To Grow Day 24th April – Soil Health Club Taster 2pm-3pm
Black Lace Elder
Another plant which we are selling Black Lace Elder left me slightly flummoxed. Black Lace Elder, edible? We are all familiar with it for its dramatic black foliage and beautiful pink flowers but as an edible plant? But of course, elderberries! Black Lace Elder is not only visually stunning, it also has small red berries … Continue reading Black Lace Elder
Gooseberry ‘Red Velvet’
Supplied bareroot, so needs to be potted or planted when you get home. 2 year old plants approx. 60cm tall and bushy, that need to grow on before fruiting. A small, spiny plant, productive in semi-shade. Don't require much maintenance at all. They give lots of sweet, red gooseberries. Plant in a sunny spot, same depth … Continue reading Gooseberry ‘Red Velvet’
Introduction to Permaculture Saturday 29 April 9.30-4.30
A 1 day introduction, with practical activities in our garden. We are running this course for a third time after its popularity in 2022. Earthed Up! are a not-for-profit workers co-operative growing and selling edible and useful plants, focusing on perennials. We don't use peat and never use harmful chemicals. What's in the course? Meeting … Continue reading Introduction to Permaculture Saturday 29 April 9.30-4.30
Blackcurrant ‘Ben Nevis’
Supplied bareroot so needs to be potted or planted when you get home. 2 year old plants that need to be grown on before they will fruit (likely another year). Blackcurrants appreciate fertile soil. They will produce in semi-shade and the fruit may be sweeter if it's planted somewhere with good light. 'Ben Nevis' is … Continue reading Blackcurrant ‘Ben Nevis’
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