Farnham Allotments

Mystery plant

Dave — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:18:00 +0000

Hi everyone

My flower bed at the allotment has lots of this mysterious plant growing in it – the fluffy plant in the middle of the picture below.

It self-seeded itself and I’m not sure what it is – has anyone got any idea? It looks like fennel but there is so much of it in the bed that I can’t think that it is…last year I had cornflower in the bed, could that be it? It doesn’t look familiar.

What is this plant?

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Free pallets near Farnham

Dave — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:55:18 +0000

We are a small local firm in Badshot Lea, near Farnham, Surrey.

We have a regular supply of FREE pallets, which are handy for making compost bins, small fences etc.

Should any of your members require any,p lease feel free to contact me on 01252 341665, many thanks.

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FLF Plant Sale and Open Day

Dave — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:52:54 +0000

Farnham Local Food are holding a plant sale and open day on Saturday 18th May. All of the plants on offer are grown by members of the group and there should be a good selection. You are welcome to come along and see what there is on offer. While you are there, enjoy some homemade cakes and chat to other gardening enthusiasts. The group will also be firing up the cob oven they made during their recent workshop, so there may be fresh pizza to eat. There will even be some live music to enjoy and fun activities for the children. Admission is free.

The event will run from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the group’s Runfold site. For more details, visit the website www.farnhamfood.com, or phone 0843 557 1569 and leave a message. Live music on the day will be from folk musician Sandy Flett, and members of the Surrey Hills Ukelele Band.

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Good weather finally and the bees seem to be enjoying it.

johngaskell — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:15:42 +0000

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FLF Runs Pizza Cob Oven Workshop

Dave — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:15:28 +0000

Farnham Local Food are running a weekend workshop where you will be able to learn how to make your own pizza cob oven. The oven will use natural, locally available materials. The workshop will be led by Sid Saunders, an experienced builder of cob ovens both in the UK and the USA.

During the weekend you will learn how to make the various cob mixes, how to make build the base for the oven, and how to mould the oven to the desired shape. You will need to wear old clothes, as it is messy work.

The workshop will be held at the group’s Runfold site on Saturday 27th April to Sunday 28th April. The workshop costs £150 for the whole weekend, including lunches. That is not expensive when you see how much a similar oven costs to buy. Concessions are available, depending on your ability to pay.

To book you place, email Penny at penney.hames@hotmail.co.uk, or call 01420 87395. There are only 15 places available, and they are going fast.

Farnham Local Food is a not-for-profit organization that grows fresh, local vegetables for its members. To find out more about the group, contact: 0843 557 1569 and leave a message, or visit our website http://www.farnhamfood.com

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Potato Days 2013

johngaskell — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 10:01:06 +0000

A reminder, if you want to buy just one seed potato or several, that the 15th Hampshire Potato Days will be held on Sat 26 & Sun 27 January 2013 between 10am – 3pm at Testbourne Community Centre, Micheldever Road, Whitchurch, RG28 7JF (Entry adults £2, accompanied children free).

I went last year and it was a great day out. They have other plants and seeds too – not just potatoes.

http://www.potatoday.org/

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What about the bees?

johngaskell — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:06:59 +0000

How has the experiment with bees on Farnborough Road allotment gone?

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Farnham Allotments Annual Lecture 2013

Dave — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:28:21 +0000

We are delighted to announce that the Farnham Allotments 2013 lecture will be delivered by the Head Gardener from Parham House, Sussex.

You can read more about the House and Gardens on the Parham House website.

Date: 20th March 2013

Time: 7pm – 9pm (with tea break)

Location: Farnham Town Council Offices, Farnham

Anyone interested in growing vegetables and gardening generally is invited. Attendance is free.

To reserve your place please contact us and let us know how many people will be in your party.

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February 2012 Allotment Liaison Group Meeting Minutes

Dave — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:06:11 +0000

The February 2012 Allotment Liaison Group Meeting Minutes can now be downloaded.

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Allotment waiting list

Dave — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:02:27 +0000

Dear all

The latest waiting list figure for an allotment in Farnham is 111 people. Due to an increase in the turnover of allotments this has come down from a figure of 131 people earlier in the year.

If you would like to add your name to the allotment waiting list please contact us.

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