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beans, bows and green manure
Back in November we sowed broad beans and green manure. The Bandstand Beds are pretty exposed but it’s always good to grow crops over winter to protect soil structure. Today the green manure was cut down to wilt and we’ll cover this with a mulch of Clapham Common green waste compost next week. There’s about…
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March Compost Giveaway
Rain and wind did not daunt staunch volunteers and visitors on 16th March 2013: 7 degrees, 20mph winds and 50% chance of precipitation. Can’t complain really as at least now the weather was warmer and not untypical of March. Still, you could see vapour clouds of heat when you dug into the compost pile –…
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squash and bean sowing – 14th April
Please join us at Bandstand Beds for sowing squash and bean seeds, 11 – 2. We will have some seeds, compost, pots, advice and encouragement. It’ll be great if you are able to take extras to grow on at home, or get your own packets and then bring back then for the grand SWAP on…
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Squash and Bean Swap – kick-start meeting 21st March 2013
Want to take part in the Squash and Bean Swap for the Chelsea Fringe? We at Bandstand Beds on Clapham Common grew squash and beans last year, and we want to share the joy of germination and learn from other groups in 2013. Sowing can take place in April – so no rush just now…
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Squash and Bean Swap – what’s it all about?
At Bandstand Beds we’re into the joy of germination. The Chelsea Fringe, 18th May – 9th June, has inspired us to make an event of swapping squash and bean seedlings. It’s the perfect time, after all risk of frost has passed. You’re invited to the Squash and Bean Swap, Lambeth 2013. Share your seedlings at…
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Currant bed preparation – Sunday 24th February 11 – 2
Bandstand Beds are branching out! Join us planting black and red currants. Learn about the importance of soil preparation and mychorrizal fungi for woody plants. We’ll be looking forward to a fruit harvest in July, making preserves and fruit leathers. Find us by the One O’clock club, between the playground and the yard offices. Contact…