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craig and ian at Frorest Garden

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Forest Garden and permaculture workshop – July update

Now in its second summer, the forest garden is bursting with life. At this time…

Mark O'Reilly12th July 2022

Forest garden fruiting hedge

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“Hedge funds” for the planet

The forest garden is now an established part of the Tayport Community Garden and it’s…

Kathleen25th February 2022

Forest Garden plant Black Medic

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Forest Garden plant profile – Black Medic

Black Medic or Meddick (Medicago lupulina) is also know as yellow trefoil, black clover, nonesuch.…

PLANT12th October 2021

Forest garden useful weeds poppy

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Welcome summer “incomers” at the Forest Garden

The forest garden now has an abundance of blooms, a few that we planted, but…

Janice1st September 2021

Goldenrod Solidago canadensis Baby Gold

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Forest Garden plant profile: Goldenrod

Goldenrod or Solidago is a herbaceous plant belonging to the aster family. There are many…

Janice28th August 2021

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Forest Garden Plant Profile: Friend or Foe?

You may have noted two rather similar plants have colonised the Forest Garden over the…

PLANT28th August 2021

Photo of Valerian

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Forest Garden Plant Profile: Valerian

Valerian officinalis, also known commonly as 'garden valerian' and 'all heal', its name derives from…

PLANT29th July 2021

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Forest Garden Plant Profile: Ceanothus

Ceanothus (Ceanothus Americanus) is often grown as an ornamental shrub. It is a member of…

Janice28th July 2021

Bistort inflorescence

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Forest Garden plant profile – Bistort

Bistort (Persicaria bistorta) is a member of the Dock family and is a hardy perennial…

PLANT15th June 2021

Garlic mustard at Food Forest Garden

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Forest Garden plant profile: Garlic Mustard

Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is a member of the cabbage family. Its common names include:…

Janice24th May 2021

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