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SOUTH EAST ESSEX ORGANIC GARDENERS NEWSLETTER NO: 109 – MAY 2013http://seeog.org.uk/
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SEEOG was formed in 1994, to promote the principles of organic gardening by:
• Composting organic waste• Protecting wildlife• Reducing pollution• Encouraging species diversity
Membership is currently £8.00 per annum, £12.00 family.Is your local school a member of SEEOG? If not, we offer free membership on receipt of application form!
Venue, etc.Cheryl Centre, Growing Together Community Gardens, 47 Fairfax Drive, Southend-on-Sea SS0 9AG (corner of Fairfax Drive and Prittlewell Chase) – see Trust Links below.
Please let us know if you have difficulty with transport and we will try to help.Unless stated otherwise, our speakers start at 8.00pm, but Growing Together will be open from 7.00pm to allow members to browse our Library, etc.
The next committee meeting is on Monday 13th May at Ron’s.Please notify Graham Oster-Ritter on [email protected] if you wish to receive your newsletter by post/email, or to change your email address.
We were extremely sorry to learn that Ann Barnstable died last month. We cannot remember how long she had been a member of SEEOG but she was a most loyal and helpful member throughout the years that we knew her. There is a picture of her (and Syd) on our website, taken during our visit to Ryton in July 2009, here at http://seeog.org.uk/gallery/misc-photos/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Help, help! Time is passing and we have a coach to fill to the Writtle College Garden Open Day in June with plenty of places still available! Is there any interest in this visit, or is it just the weather that is holding you up? Either way, we shall need at least 30 bookings at May's Group Night to cover our costs otherwise we shall have to make our own way up to Writtle.
I think we shall have quite a few extra guests at our next meeting and I therefore urge you all to try to arrive a little earlier, especially as Dr. Tyrell is coming from London and we need to start punctually!
March meetingDr. Francis Rayns’ Green Manure presentation is at http://seeog.org.uk/2013/03/green-manures-sort-out-your-soil/And, if you have any questions, he said please do email him and he will try to answer them [email protected]
With some additional information Pat discovered just after:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWXCLVCJWTU&feature=player_embedded
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Follow Under Cover Farmers to learn how three farmers in Stanly County, NC, started using multispecies cover crops and how they were able to realize economic returns on their investment in the first year.http://www.taa.org.uk/latest-news.asp?menuId=42
Cover Cropping for Soil Health – this is the follow-on from the previous film about ‘Food on your table’ and organic farming. This one provides the answer to how to preserve soil health.
Monday 20 MayDr. Keith Tyrell, Director of Pesticide Action Network UK, presents ‘Bee Declines and the Link with Pesticides’
PAN UK welcomed the recent vote by EU member states that paves the way for a two year suspension on the use of certain types of neonicotinoid pesticides on crops attractive to bees. They are, however, dismayed that the measure does not go far enough and introduce a permanent ban on all uses of neonicotinoid pesticides given the weight of scientific evidence indicating that neonicotinoids are harmful to bees.
PAN UK had called for a moratorium on all uses of neonicotinoids pending an immediate and urgent independent review of the latest science. The EU vote was a lost opportunity to address the issue conclusively and comprehensively.
They are further dismayed that the UK government voted against the measure and continued to demonstrate an unwillingness to act on what is a major threat to the health of our agricultural eco-systems. PAN UK will continue to campaign for a complete ban on neonicotinoids and will be working towards achieving that aim when this temporary suspension comes to an end.
Keith Tyrell said: “Whilst we welcome the EU vote as a significant step forward, we are dismayed that it is only a temporary half measure which goes nowhere near far enough in protecting our bees and other vital pollinators from the harm of neonicotinoid pesticides.”
“PAN UK will continue to campaign for a complete moratorium on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides and for a thorough and independent review of the scientific research on the subject.”
Monday 15 JulyRoss Gardner, a professional naturalist, currently working in environmental education. He has enjoyed a long standing interest in the natural world, spanning over thirty years, which has allowed him to develop a substantial knowledge base of British wildlife. During this time he has worked for many years, voluntarily and professionally, in the environmental/conservation field, also gaining an Honours degree in Rural Environmental Management.
Since 2002 Ross has variously contributed newspaper, magazine and online articles and has written several books.http://www.rossgardner.co.uk/Home2
Please note that we are re-arranging our talk on foraging to next year.
Monday 16 SeptemberA welcome return by Andrew Tann, from Crapes Fruit Farm
Crapes Fruit Farm is located just five miles west of Colchester, Essex, and only one mile north of Marks Tey Railway Station, within easy reach of the A12. From Stansted (M11) – just 30 miles. Their address is Rectory Road, Aldham, Colchester, Essex CO6 3RR. Telephone: 01206 212375.
Their peaceful, family orchard of fifteen acres is rich with a range of birds (skylark, wren and woodpecker, for example), insects (including dragonflies), and plant life. They also see deer, stoats and many rabbits living in the orchards. Some of the insects and bats that inhabit the premises are
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predators of aphids and other fruit pests, helping to keep down the population of unwanted, fruit-harming wildlife!
Andrew, the eldest of the third generation of Tanns at the farm, is dedicated to the production of apples – which taste like apples should. Crapes Fruit Farm has a collection of many varieties of apple which was compiled by Andrew’s father, John Tann. These include very traditional and lesser-known varieties such as Blenheim Orange and D’arcy Spice.http://crapes.wordpress.com/
Monday 18 NovemberJacqui Apostolides presents an update to Broad Oak Herbs, an organic, biodynamic herb farm in the beautiful Essex countryside. They specialise in bespoke artisan Traditional English Herbal Medicines for professional Herbalists and Practitioners.
All production and quality control at Broad Oak Herbs is carried out, or very closely supervised, by a medical herbalist with much expertise and passion in the art of preparing herbal remedies.
Broad Oak Herbs are committed to quality and environmentally friendly growing and production methods. They constantly strive to increase the range of herbs that they grow in their flourishing herb field in Essex.http://www.broadoakherbs.co.uk/
Monday 16 DecemberEither Audley End's Walled Kitchen Garden - the walled garden is run on strictly organic lines and, with its glasshouses, bothy and potting shed, is a fascinating example of the workings of a Victorian kitchen garden.....
Or a showing of ‘A Farm for the Future’ - wildlife film maker, Rebecca Hosking, investigates how to transform her family’s farm in Devon into a low energy farm for the future, and discovers that nature holds the key.I have worked there since I was 13 (almost 7 years now). We growCompost Awareness week 6-11 MayLisa Cross, Waste Prevention & Recycling Officer at Recycle for Essex, has sent us some handy information and special offers:
Did you know that at least 30% of your household bin could be composted? Want to know more about the environmental benefits of home composting? Transform your garden with truly organic compost?Watch their step by step home composting videosSpecial offers on compost bins for Essex residentshttp://www.recycleforessex.co.uk/homecompost.html
Want some free chive seeds for your garden to celebrate Compost Awareness Week? Like them at https://www.facebook.com/recycleforessex
Eco fair at Christ Church Rayleigh, Crown Hill: Saturday 11 May, 11 - 3The church is holding an 'eco fair' to promote awareness about the environment and sustainable living and as an informative day about solar p.v. which they have just had installed on the roof.
Farmers’ Markets 2013These are the two markets where we have a stall and always appreciate help, produce and plants where available!• Leigh-on-Sea at Leigh Community Centre, Elm Road: Friday 17 May, Friday 21
June, Friday 19 July, Friday 16 August, Friday 20 September, Friday 18 October, Friday 15 November and Saturday 21 December, 09:00 – 12:00
• Rochford in the WI Hall, Market Square on (Saturday) 4 May, 1 June, 6 July, 3 August, 7 September, 5 October, 2 November and 7 December, 09:30 – 12:30.
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Friends of Yalding Organic GardensTo recap and refresh, Yalding Organic Gardens started with the generous gift of 10 acres of land, and a sum of money in trust, from Donald and Pixie Cooper, who owned an organic farm at Yalding; with the intention of setting-up a display garden for the Henry Doubleday Research Association – now Garden Organic. John and Mag have just posted their ‘rather lengthy’ response to the Congelow Trust's recent statement on the FOYOG website here at http://www.foyog.org/2013/04/trustees-statement-our-response/
Please help to publicise the Gardens' plight by forwarding this link to anyone you think may be interested and, of course, feel free to post any comments or observations; either on the website, or on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FoYOG
Garden Organic news – important!Stop the loss of plant biodiversity and protect the gardeners’ right to exhange seeds and grow their heritage plants now!
Call for significant changes in the new Regulation on Marketing of Plant Reproductive Material (PRM) will put the future of our plant biodiversity at risk, by
· removing the rights of farmers and gardeners in Europe and developing countries;· preventing gardeners and farmers from growing their own plants from seed; · adversely affecting global food security;· reducing consumers´ choice; and · reducing transparency to the public in favour of vested corporate interests.
In November 2012, DG SANCO (the EU Directorate responsible for health and consumer affairs) issued an updated draft proposal for a new Plant Reproductive Material (PRM) Regulation which will replace numerous directives in favour of the large seed houses preventing gardeners and farmers from exchanging seeds and growing heritage varieties. DG SANCO’s proposals fly in the face of the recommendations of the EU Agricultural and Environmental Directorates who stress the policy proposal will result in the loss of plant biodiversity as well as affecting the rights of the grower. Despite the views of the other EU Directorates, DG SANCO is now pushing for a vote in favour of their proposals.
This is a major threat to the future of Garden Organic’s Heritage Seed Library and its network of enthusiastic and dedicated growers who are helping to preserve long lost varieties of plants that our ancestors grew for food. Many of these plants may have characteristics that are needed for future plant breeding in order to adapt to new pests and diseases and climate change.
This EU Directive, if approved, will result in a ban on future such activity unless every seed is registered and has an annual license paid for each variety. In the case of Garden Organic, with as many as 800, this could result in the charity having to spend around £800,000 per year. If this directive is applied it will also mean gardeners will not be able to give seeds to their friends unless they are registered and licensed.
We understand that there has been a lot of press activity (over the last twenty four hours) on the proposed Directive. Much to Garden Organic’s surprise, they have received a written statement from the EU Press Office in London to say that the Heritage Seed Library (HSL) will be exempt, that seed swaps will be untouched and that small-scale plant sales will not be affected. They also say that the intention is to relax regulation on traditional varieties. However, they remain concerned about how this might affect small specialist seed companies but this is about as definite a statement as they could expect. They have been advised by Defra that there will not be a vote on Monday (6 May) but the draft proposal will be published. There will be more on this story very soon. It seems that all the lobbying has caused some ripples!
http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/ And still worth signing the petition….https://secure.avaaz.org/en/petition/We_dont_accept_this_Let_us_keep_our_seeds_EU
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GMWatch Reviews 330 (26 April)Lots of news and comment on genetically modified (GM) foods and crops, including:GM crops drive monarch butterfly declineUK supermarkets M&S, Sainsbury’s, Co-Op, and Tesco will no longer require that the farm animals in their supply chains are fed a non-GM diet.Plenty of non-GM soy available for China - but not for the UKhttp://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=29cbc7e6c21e0a8fd2a82aeb8&id=08d6846708&e=4edd833bfa
Kew Gardens: Step inside a giant fruit salad this summer This summer (25 May to 1 September), the Palm House Pond will be transformed into a floating fruit salad with a pineapple island in the centre. Visitors can access the island via a bridge for great views, or hire fruit salad rowing boats to float beneath the sculpture into the banana grotto.
Meet edibles from across the world From 25 May to 3 November, Kew will become a global kitchen garden. Explore a tropical larder in the iconic Palm House and marvel at a larger-than-life living banquet in the Rose Garden Tea Party. Flower beds in front of the Palm House will become a vegetable medley, harking back to when Kew Gardens grew crops for the nation during the wars. Worth looking at their website? Hugely recommended by Pat!http://www.kew.org/about-kew/press-media/press-releases-kew/edible-plants-and-fungi-2013.htm
Manure1. Pam Mitchell, The Grange, Murrells Lane, Hockley (Tel. 01702 207491) has a very good, old supply of manure. If you ring her first, giving a couple of days’ notice, she will arrange for a load to be brought to the gate to ease bagging up.2. We have another provider of free manure, chemical free, in Barling, near Wakering. Tel. 01702 219835 3. Julie Davis has a large, well rotted manure pile in Great Wakering, ready to be taken away and put to good use, with good vehicle access. You can help yourself to a bagful, a car load or a lorry load if you want it, but please contact her first to arrange a time as her yard is kept locked for security reasons. Julie says she can't say it’s organic, but she has run her land along organic guidelines, so there have been no sprays, medicines, etc. used and all their livestock were fed on organic feed, with no growth promoters or hexane, so it is completely safe for organic vegetables, etc. Tel: 077421078554. Our most recent provider is Hummerstone Farm, a family run farm near Billericay. They raise their own pigs and sheep producing free-range organic meat which they deliver locally every Saturday. They also have free-range chickens to provide fresh eggs. Parts are very well rotted, others partially, with manure from chickens, pigs and horses. They would ideally want it to go all in one lot as it is then easier to deliver within 15 miles of Billericay. Contact them on 07850789000 or on Facebook through their farm page http://www.facebook.com/groups/Hummerstone.farm/
New membersWhen you join SEEOG, not a lot will happen in the beginning. If you join on Group Night, you can collect a current newsletter from Carole, our Secretary. Alternatively, you can download a newsletter from SEEOG's website at http://seeog.org.uk/resources-information/newsletters/ - our website will also give you lots of useful information. In future, you will receive a newsletter bi-monthly either by email or post. We do not issue receipts or membership cards at present on order to keep down costs.
Revival of UK flower growingEileen thought this might interest readers:
Did you know that, like locally-produced food, there is underway something of a come-back for locally-produced flowers for cutting? An interesting article in the Guardian charted the decline of the flower-growing industry in this country once it became possible to fly in cut flowers from far and wide. Some years ago, holidaying in the Scilly Isles, I saw the sad remains of flower-growing fields, left abandoned and derelict with just a few odd flowers struggling to come up each year.
Have you seen just how cheaply you can buy a bunch of lilies flown in from South America? The mind boggles at the low wages being paid to those who pick the flowers and the carbon footprint involved in air transport. Not to mention the harm I’ve read is done to the children who are sent in to spray the flowers with chemicals.
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So, the good news is that the Garden Museum has been holding an exhibition (it finished April 28th), ‘Floriculture – Flowers, Love and Money’, which charts the fall and possible rise of the British flower industry. See www.gardenmuseum.org.ukThe Guardian article – http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2013/apr/19/british-cut-flower-industry-revival - gives lots of suggestions on what to think about when deciding which flowers are best for us to grow.
Safeguard our Soils, Mr. Pickles! (or Carole’s petition!)'Why is it possible for developers to build on our 'Best and Most Versatile agricultural land (BMV)' -
because it's land that will never feed another mouth again.The answer's in my petition, which I hope you'll sign -- it's called: Safeguard our Soils, Mr. Pickles!
To summarise for anyone else who hasn't been and signed the petition, it's worth doing. The aim of this is to stop the government allowing prime agricultural land to be bought by developers. It used to be the
case that, when Britain supplied most of its own food, good quality land was kept for agricultural purposes, not housing/other buildings.
Please read more about it at this link, sign and pass on:http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Safeguard_our_Soils_Mr_Pickles/?launchOr simply type Safeguard our Soils, Mr. Pickles! into your search engine'
Signing online petitions actually does achieve a lot; for example, this blog from the Organic Farmers & Growers’ website at http://www.organicfarmers.org.uk/blog/politics/its-all-about-the-soil/
SEEOG libraryPlease contact Sue, if you wish to change your books, as she has very kindly become our new Librarian! Any book may be borrowed by members at a cost of 20p per book for each 2-month period. There are also back copies of Garden Organic’s The Organic Way, the PAN journals, the Soil Association’s Living Earth and the Norfolk Organic Group’s newsletters. We’ll also try to remember to have the book list on Graham’s table in future, to make the library easier to access.
SEEOG trips (booking forms attached) – and please hurry!1. Writtle College Garden Open Day by coach - Sunday 16 June, 10am – 3pmDescription: 15 acres; informal lawns with naturalised bulbs and wild flowersLarge tree collection, mixed shrubs, herbaceous bordersLandscaped gardens designed and built by studentsDevelopment of 13-acre parkland Orchard meadow startedLandscaped glasshouses and wide range of seasonal bedding NEW tropical 'HOT' bedding area added to quadrant gardenHerbaceous perennial borders under renovation autumn 2012 in readiness for summer colour 2013Extended naturalised bulb areas on front campus lawns
Disability information: Some gravel, however majority of areas accessible to all
Further details: Writtle College is one of the leading university sector colleges in the UK, specialising in the land, countryside and amenity industries. Founded in 1893, the College has pioneered education and training in these industries for over a hundred years.
The College grounds and gardens have been opening for the National Gardens Scheme since 1997 allowing visitors to view the many gardens which have been designed and built by students over many years. The grounds and gardens cover an area of 15 acres and consist of informal lawns with naturalised bulbs in spring and wild flowers in summer, large mature tree collection, mixed shrub and herbaceous borders, heathers and alpines. Landscape theme gardens include a ‘Centenary’ garden and a Sub-tropical ‘Hot ‘n’ Spicy’ garden.
The main purpose of the grounds at Writtle is to serve the educational and research needs of their students from basic practical provision through to degree level studies. The gardens at Writtle function as an ‘outdoor classroom’ demonstrating many different features, styles and landscape materials.
An extensive, well managed and labelled plant collection of over 10,000 plants and 70,000 bulbs ensures stunning displays throughout the seasons. Other features include 130 landscaped borders, six ponds/water features, wild flower meadows and woodland planting.
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Refreshments: Light refreshments in The Garden Room (main campus) and The Lordship tea room (Lordship campus)
With guided tour by Tom Cole (donation required on day)
Pick-up times are below, but only approximate.
8.00am: DEPOT8.05am: BUS STOP OPPOSITE HOCKLEY LIBRARY8.10am: SAPWOOD’S8.20am: SOUTHEND, QUEENSWAY, SAINSBURY8.25am: THE CRICKETERS8.25am: THE PLOUGH8.30am: CHALKWELL PARK8.30am: CHALKWELL SCHOOLS8.35am: THE ELMS8.40am: THAMES DRIVE8.45am: HADLEIGH CHURCH8.50am: VIC HOUSE CORNER8.55am: BREAD AND CHEESE (KENNETH ROAD)9.00am: KENTS HILL ROAD (bus stop just after traffic lights)
2. Minibus to Organiclea’s growing site, Chingford: Sunday 29 September, 12- 4A few of us visited with Growing Together last year and we would now like to share our experience with other SEEOG members. Organiclea began in 2001, with the idea that more food can and should be grown locally, in London – and that it’s better to work with others than alone. Agreement was given for the project to take on an acre of once-derelict allotment land situated on the edge of Epping Forest in the River Lea’s valley.
There is always a group gardening activity to participate in – and learn more about how they grow food at their site. Throughout the day, every month, they try to celebrate a specific preparation of a different seasonal vegetable – their very own ‘sagra’ calendar. ‘Sagra’ can be a celebration of a certain dish or product, of a vegetable or fruit, a wine, a type of preparation. In this way, abundance of a certain crop at their growing site is celebrated and shared! They break for lunch between 1.30-2pm, so bring a packed lunch. A site tour takes place at a designated time in the afternoon.http://www.organiclea.org.uk/about/
SEEOG Website - http://seeog.org.uk/Dr. Francis Rayns’ Green Manure presentation is at http://seeog.org.uk/2013/03/green-manures-sort-out-your-soil/
And we need some more photos of your garden/allotment, please!
SEEWEN newsAs part of the nation-wide BIG DIG event which aims to encourage us all to grow our own food, the local Women's Environmental Network group held an open day at their community allotment at Manchester Drive, Leigh on Sea, on Saturday 16th March. Unfortunately the weather was pretty dire - wet, cold and windy - so only the group's stalwart few turned up and they didn't manage to get much digging done! It was just a question of clearing the shed so that seven chairs could be squeezed in ready for a cuppa and chat, with plans being made for the coming growing season.
The allotment seems to have come through the ravages of winter with only a few mishaps such as the pigeons breaking through the netting and helping themselves to our broccoli and the badgers ripping the pond liner as they go for a drink. Still, the group is undaunted and looks forward to getting to work once the weather picks up a little. New members always welcome - for more information please call Pauline on 01702 712596.
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Other WEN plans include some outings during the summer months and learning or brushing-up on skills such as willow-weaving and bread making. The group's study group 'Roots of change' continues to meet.
Eileen - Press/Publicity S E Essex WEN
Soil Association newsI think some members will enjoy these two pieces:
New blue plaque to be unveiled in north SuffolkA blue plaque to commemorate two pioneers of the organic movement and the Soil Association’s original headquarters in north Suffolk is to be unveiled. The unveiling - by cyder and vinegar firm Aspall - takes place at Walnut Tree Manor, Haughley, at 11am on Saturday. Soil Association pioneers, Lady Eve Balfour and Alice Debenham, carried out work from Walnut Tree Manor into organic growing and nutrition which led to the founding of the Soil Association in 1946. Perronelle Guild, a successful fruit farmer and grandmother of Aspall owners Barry and Henry Chevallier Guild, was also a founder member of the Soil Association. As a result of this, Aspall Cyder became an organic producer – a tradition it maintains to this day. The event will be hosted by Hugh Wilson, a local smallholder, Alan Shaw, chairman of Haughley Parish Council, and Henry Chevallier Guild.http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/latest-news/new-blue-plaque-to-be-unveiled-in-north-suffolk-1-4947376Organic food pioneers work is recognised with unveiling of heritage plaque in tribute to their legacyLady Evelyn Balfour and Alice Debenham, whose work in organic farming has been described as instrumental, have both been honoured in a ceremony in Haughley, near Stowmarket. The women’s work led to the founding of the Soil Association in 1946. The event took place at the original headquarters of the Soil Association at Walnut Tree Manor and was unveiled by Soil Association Chief Executive Helen Browning.East Anglican Daily Times (8 April)
http://www.eadt.co.uk/business/farming/haughley_organic_food_pioneers_work_is_recognised_with_unveiling_of_heritage_plaque_1_2007495
The Bee CauseThe European Commission has voted in favour of a two year ban in the use of Neonicotinoids. The total number of votes from Member States was as follows:
• 15 countries voted for the ban• 8 voted against the ban• 4 abstained
We have signed the Bee Cause Statement of Support on behalf of SEEOG; see Bee Cause Allies list http://www.foe.co.uk/what
Back in February, Kathryn Lwin, the Founder Director of River of Flowers presented at a meeting of the Southend-on-Sea Division of the Essex Beekeepers' Association. Also attending the meeting were representatives from Southend Borough Council, Leigh Council, SEEOG etc.
At the meeting, Southend Borough Council's wild flower meadow sites in Southchurch Park and Chalkwell Park were offered, which will be planted this year, together with a site at Leigh-on-Sea Allotment Site as the three initial sites needed to start the Southend-on-Sea River of Flowers; see link http://www.riverofflowers.org/city/southend-sea for current details.
The idea is that we work to add sites across the town over time to create a series of pollinator friendly sites, see link http://www.riverofflowers.org/what-we-do. Also, the River of Flowers Guidelines should be understood, see link http://www.riverofflowers.org/our-guidelines.
Here are some extra useful websites kindly provided by Martyn:https://www.foe.co.uk/what_we_do/bee_cause_about_35042.html https://www.foe.co.uk/what_we_do/bee_worlds_39332.html http://forum.foe.co.uk/campaignhubs/MGalleryItem.php?id=878 http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/organicweeds/weed_information/weed.php?id=16
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This year's seed mix (which was the mix that many of us picked up at Growing Together in March) was specially created to include flowers that are beneficial for honeybees, bumblebees, solitary bees, butterflies and moths and includes Wild Marjoram, Scentless Mayweed, Field Poppy, Oxeye Daisy, Red Campion, Self Heal, Wild Carrot, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Cornflower, and Wild Red Clover.
Trust Links’ May Fayre: Saturday 11 May, 11am – 2pmLet’s all hope the weather is set fine for their event on Saturday 11 May – there’ll be Maypole Dancing, food demonstrations, refreshments and children’s activities, plus live music with local band Slow Loris plus the East Essex Smallholders.http://seeog.org.uk/2013/04/may-fayre-saturday-11-may-2013/
Websites and information1. Blight Warning! Blightwatch.co.uk has been working together with ADAS to develop this
management tool which is available to all users free of charge. You can sign on for alerts at www.blightwatch.co.uk.
2. "Selling allotment produce, is it legal, is it right?" http://www.organiclea.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/sellingallotmentproduce.pdf
3. Britain may need to ‘dig for survival’, minister saysDavid Heath, the agriculture minister, revived the memory of the Second World War government campaign that urged the public to “dig for victory”, raising the prospect of “digging for survival” in future. Britain wrongly assumed that it would be possible to import all the food the country needed from abroad, he said, as experts warned that food prices would rise dramatically.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/9996129/Britain-may-need-to-dig-for-survival-minister-says.html
4. Please have a look at www.bluefingeralliance.org.uk and watch their short film, and you can follow their blog www.bluefingerfood.wordpress.com and find them on twitter @bluefingersoilThe Blue Finger Alliance (BFA) is a new and growing movement of individuals and organisations with CPRE, Avon Wildlife Trust, the Soil Association and many local organizations adding their energy to it.
SEEOG Committee
Ron Bates Chair 01702 477681 [email protected] How Vice-Chair 01702 544632 [email protected] Bates Treasurer 01702 477681 [email protected] Oster-Ritter Membership 01702 558871 [email protected] Poulten Minutes 01268 768391 [email protected] Shorney Secretary 01702 201914 [email protected] Shorney Committee 01702 201914 [email protected] Ponton Committee 01268 565776 [email protected] Pachalko Committee 07411 457 259 [email protected]
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SE ESSEX ORGANIC GARDENERS
BOOKING FORM: WRITTLE COLLEGE GARDEN OPEN DAY – SUNDAY, 16th JUNE, 2013
COST PER PERSON £14.00 (members of SEEOG)£16.00 (non members)
£10 (children under 14)
The price includes coach and admission but does not include donation for guided tour
For details of pick-up places and times, please see May Newsletter or contact Carole
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In the event of passenger cancellation we can only refund if we can re-sell your cancelled seat(s), however, there will be an administration charge of £2.00 per seat.SEEOG reserve the right to cancel an excursion due to insufficient numbers or any unforeseen circumstances ie. venue cancelling due to bad weather/insufficient numbers. In these circumstances only monies paid will be refunded.
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