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Plant Propagation: Mint Cuttings

Learn how to easily propagate mint from cuttings in water with this step-by-step guide. Perfect for beginners, this simple method shows you how to grow new mint plants indoors using just a glass, water, and sunlight. Whether you’re expanding your herb garden or sharing plants with friends, water propagation is fast, clean, and rewarding. Discover the best tips for cutting, rooting, and transplanting mint for healthy, thriving growth. Ideal for peppermint, spearmint, and other mint varieties. Start your own endless mint supply today with this easy DIY method for growing mint from stem cuttings in water.

Spring Bulbs @MOP💚🌺🌹🌷

Over the last couple of years we’ve signed up to receive free bulbs from the Haringey Parks Department, we’ve also signed up to receive bulbs from MPGA (Metropolitan Parks and Gardens Association) through their Bulbs for London Programme in association with Taylors Bulbs. We also supplemented these with another 160 native Bluebell and Fritillary bulbs.Continue reading “Spring Bulbs @MOP💚🌺🌹🌷”

Mad About Mint

The Soothing Power of Mint At Meadow Orchard we are rather partial to a mint tea when we’re taking a break from working in the garden. This year we’re propagating some beautiful varieties, thanks to the mint nursery – Mad About Mint for supplying the lovely healthy and beautifully fragrant plug plants! Our Mint VarietiesContinue reading “Mad About Mint”

Companion Plants for a Thriving Garden

Nasturtiums are a vibrant and versatile addition to any garden, offering beauty, benefits for pollinators, and edible delights. Their bright red, orange, and yellow blooms attract bees and ladybirds while deterring pests like aphids. Easy to grow from seed, they thrive in poor soil and require little maintenance. Both the flowers and leaves add a peppery kick to salads, while the seeds can be used as a spicy seasoning. Join our Gardening Club WhatsApp group to sow nasturtiums, share tips, and enjoy a bountiful harvest together. Sign up today and bring colour, flavour, and biodiversity to your garden!

Nasturtiums: A Beautiful and Beneficial Addition to the Garden

Growing Tomatoes, Chilies, and Herbs: Fresh Salsa Ingredients

This season, we’re growing a variety of salsa ingredients in our Community Garden, including plum tomatoes, basil, sweet peppers, coriander, chili peppers, and onions. To ensure the best harvest, sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors when the soil warms. Use well-draining soil and keep plants in a sunny spot. Basil and tomatoes thrive in warmth, while coriander and onions prefer cooler conditions. Start your seeds in small pots or trays with drainage and watch your garden flourish with vibrant, homegrown ingredients perfect for fresh salsa all season long!

Herbs and Flowers for our Kitchen Garden

Help us create a vibrant and flavourful kitchen garden with our collection of herbs and flowers, including borage, chamomile, chives, fennel, lavender, and spearmint. Sowing seeds at the right time ensures a bountiful harvest, so start your garden indoors with a mini propagator or sow directly outdoors once the frost has passed. Discover the perfect sowing instructions for each herb and flower in our collection, from fresh chamomile tea to spearmint for relaxing brews. Explore the growing season and bring fresh, homegrown flavours to your meals.

February Garden Plans

February is a key month for preparing your community garden in the UK. Focus on composting to enrich the soil and mulching to protect plants from frost. It’s also a great time to plant onions and broad beans, which are hardy and can be started early for a head start on the season. Ensure soil drainage is good, provide support for growing beans, and keep weeds in check around onions. By starting these tasks now, you’ll lay a solid foundation for a productive year. Careful preparation in February will lead to a thriving garden come spring and summer.

January at MOP

Discover the exciting progress we’ve made this winter at Meadow Orchard Project! From completing bulb planting and tree sapling collections to building a Three Sisters bed with our female volunteers, we’ve been busy. We’ve also installed nest boxes, mulched, and worked on the roundhouse lighting for upcoming spring events. Plus, we’re preparing for the Spring Solstice with yoga, Kung Fu, and a Singing Walk with Emily Hannah. Join us as we continue to nurture our garden, support local wildlife, and plan amazing community events. Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming workshops and activities!

Garden Plans

Help us prepare our community garden for spring and create a beautiful, sustainable space for everyone to enjoy! Jobs for this December Mulch and Prepare beds ready for sowingAdding lots of organic matter and compost really ensures a great crop of produce come harvest! Woodchip paths and edge bedsHelp us spread woodchip to help keepContinue reading “Garden Plans”