Part of the build-up to BIG Green Week 2015

Bristol's secret fruit & veg growers open their garden gates and community plots for the 5th annual Get Growing Garden Trail

Get GrowingGarden TrailSaturday 6 & Sunday 7 June 2015

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lants

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r sale

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pri

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nd

rais

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r p

rod

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feed

our fa

milies h

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ualit

y, h

igh

welfa

re, lo

cally

pro

duced

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CT

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farm

anim

als

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win

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new

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lant and

pro

duce s

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uit a

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flo

wers

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llectively. W

e a

re o

pen e

very

Thurs

day a

nd

gard

eners

share

the h

arv

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e e

nd

of th

e d

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as d

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on P

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aculture

princip

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has thrived

sin

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here

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co

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rain

shelter, c

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po

st lo

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ond

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pla

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rest and

gaze.

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ours

of th

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ard

en s

ho

win

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cultiv

atio

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mfrey b

ed

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mp

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ate

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and

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lants

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ling

s a

nd

co

mfrey ju

ice to

buy.

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ly w

e a

re n

ot fu

lly a

ccessib

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peo

ple

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ery

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arn

ing

diffi

cultie

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ho

rtic

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and

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e p

rod

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wid

e v

ariety

of fr

uit, veg

and

pla

nts

whic

h w

e s

ell

to the

pub

lic.

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TIV

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om

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nd

join

us fo

r o

ur O

pen D

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we a

re h

avin

g a

BB

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cakes, yo

u c

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e a

nim

als

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s, la

mb

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kens, p

onie

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there

will b

e p

lenty

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gam

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pla

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duce fo

r sale

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gard

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ery

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w n

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row

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delic

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nal s

easo

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BQ

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live

music

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fun a

ctivitie

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t – s

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pla

ns fo

r o

ur new

back g

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rchard

pro

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hard

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itio

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the s

tories o

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d o

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a c

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munity g

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tra

nsfo

rmed

this

marg

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land

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om

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cakes, re

freshm

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rod

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pla

nts

fo

r sale

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Lawrence Weston Community Farm

Saltmarsh Drive BS11 0NJ10am–4pm Saturday & Sunday0117 938 1128 · ian@lwfarm.org.uk www.lwfarm.org.ukWe are particularly interested in combating social

exclusion and providing a safe, supportive environment

where people can flourish and contribute positively to

their community. Volunteers get involved in all aspects of

farm work, gardening, conservation, traditional woodland

crafts, orchard work and more. The farm organises forest

school courses, groups, willow weaving and other craft

workshops, and many children’s events. See website for

events, newsletter sign-up, membership information, and

how to find us. ACTIVITIES: Teas/coffees and cakes for

sale · Farm produce for sale and samples · Plants to buy

or bring some to swap · Farm and gardens tours ·

Potting herbs for kids. More information online.

Lets Grow ! Community Allotment Knowle West Health Association (KWHA)

Plot 1a, Springfield Allotments, Andover Road, Knowle BS4 1AJ11am–3pm Saturday 0117 963 9569 http://kwha1.wordpress.com/what-we- do/lets-grow-community-allotment/ Let’s Grow! Is the KWHA community allotment project

which is part of the ELM group of Knowle West food

growers. We produce veg on the allotment and use digital

media to support collaboration and to share the story with

the local community. Produce is used in our Community

Kitchen or sold back to the community. ACTIVITIES: See

the chickens, wildlife pond, and bee friendly planting. We

have vegetables and home (allotment)-made food for sale.

Metford Road Community Orchard

Metford Road Allotments, Metford Road (entrance by no 37), Redland BS6 7LA2–5pm Sundaywww.sustainableredland.org.uk/what-can- i-do/metford-road-community-orchard/Small organic orchard based on permaculture principles

growing apples, plums, pears, medlars, quinces, gages,

grapes, figs, a few nuts and a multitude of different berries

and currants. Herb garden and chutney vegetable plot.

Site is on a steep slope (sturdy shoes required) with a

stream at the bottom and numerous ponds, and is teeming

with wildlife in the summer. Compost loo and custom built

gazebo-style oak shelter. ACTIVITIES: Guided tours,

tea and biscuits/cakes, produce and plant sales.

Patchwork Community Gardening Group Community Orchard

Upper Sydney Street (behind the Tesco on North Street), Bedminster BS3 1HZ2–4pm Saturday (access available all the time,

but volunteers on site 2–4pm on Saturday)

bemmiepatchwork@gmail.com http://bedminsterpatchwork.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/bedminsterpatchworkThe Patchwork Community Gardening Group is a group

of local residents who are working to tidy up neglected

patches of land around Bedminster and Southville, with

the aim of making our neighbourhood more attractive

to residents and wildlife. In 2011 the group started a

community orchard and herb garden. ACTIVITIES: Make a bee hotel. Cakes and refreshments on sale,

or bring your own picnic to eat in the orchard.

Redland Green Allotments including orchard section

Next to Redland Green Farm, Redland BS6 7HF2–5pm SundayAllotment holders growing fruit and vegetables on

individual plots and in deep beds in our communal

orchard. Clothing advice as for Metford Road (see 15).

ACTIVITIES: Refreshments and advice.

St George Park Community Garden

St George Park, Church Road, St George BS5 7AA Garden situated on the old bandstand, between the tennis courts and the lake.10am–12noon Saturday (access available all the time,

but volunteers on site 10am–noon on Saturday)

StGeorgeCommunityGarden@yahoogroups.co.uk Facebook: St George Community GardenCommunity veg garden set up in 2012 with the help of

Avon Organic Group and Friends of St George Park.

Run entirely by volunteers, we grow fruit and vegetables

in four raised beds, giving local people the opportunity to

try gardening and enjoy eating the produce. The garden is

a wonderful addition to an already beautiful Victorian park. ACTIVITIES: On our Get Growing Day we will have fun

activities for children, a plant and produce sale, free seeds.

Toilet available at the entrance to the park.

St Werburghs City Farm Watercress Road, St Werburghs BS2 9YJ9am–5pm Saturday & Sunday www.swcityfarm.co.ukA green oasis in the heart of Bristol that connects people

to food, the environment and the local community. ACTIVITIES: Explore the Farm, meet the animals and

explore our growing spaces with our discovery trail.

Farm produce and plants for sale and delicious food

featuring local produce available in the café.

Sims Hill Shared HarvestStoke Lane, Frenchay (meet at Feed Bristol, see 6)

12–4pm Saturdaysimshillsharedharvest@googlemail.com http://simshill.co.ukWe will have a stall at Feed Bristol 12–4pm on Saturday,

so come find us there amidst all the fun and festivities. ACTIVITIES: Sims Hill grower Martin Campodonic will lead

a tour of the Sims Hill growing land on the Feed Bristol site

and also to our original growing site across the motorway

and just off Stoke Lane, which contains our polytunnels

bursting with fresh salad crops and our newly naturally built

packing shed. Come join us!

Stoke Lane Community Garden

Stoke Lane, Westbury on Trym BS9 3RW2–5pm SundayA shared green space that is maintained and enjoyed

by the local community. It provides a habitat for wildlife,

especially birds and insects; improves the natural

environment for local residents and visitors to the area; and

is a productive sustainable growing space for community

projects and local school visits. ACTIVITIES: Gardening

tips, cookery demonstrations, plant sales, face painting,

allotment tours, music and refreshments.

Sustainable Westbury-on-Trym 47 Abbey Road, Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3QN12–5pm Saturdayhttp://suswot.wordpress.comHelping local residents produce 2,000 tomato, brassica,

bean, squash, herbs, pumpkin and other plants for

distribution in WoT. The aim is to show those people who

would not normally grow any of their own food that it is

possible. ACTIVITIES: Tomato, bean, squash and pumpkin

and other plants for sale (at cost price) for planting outside

and in greenhouses, plus advice on how to grow them.

Various seeds suitable for late sowing also available.

Wormeries to look at and learn about – looking to make

WoT a centre of wormery skills to spread across Bristol.

University of Bristol Botanic Garden

The Holmes, Stoke Park Rd, Stoke Bishop BS9 1JG10am–4.30pm Saturday & SundayAdmission charge: Adults £4.50. Free to Friends, University staff & students, & children under 160117 331 4906 · www.bristol.ac.uk/botanic-gardenThe Botanic Garden offers a wide range of vocational

and leisure courses aimed at all levels of experience.

In addition to our highly popular vegetable growing and

gardening courses, we are an approved centre for the

Royal Horticultural Society courses and qualifications. ACTIVITIES: Sunday only – guided tours of the garden

11am and 2.30pm. Refreshments. Plants for sale.

Upper Horfield Community Garden Club

Behind Eden Church, Eden Grove, Horfield BS7 0PQ11am–4pm Saturdaywww.uhcgc.wordpress.comThe Club was formed when residents converted a disused

basketball court into a community growing space with

polytunnels, raised beds, community beds, a wild area and

fruit garden. Our aim is to produce vegetables and plants

at prices local people and visitors can afford. ACTIVITIES: Celebrate Horfield Festival. Herbs, vegetables and flowers

for sale. Drinks and cakes.

Windmill Hill City Farm Philip Street, Bedminster BS3 4EA9am–4pm Saturday & Sundaywww.windmillhillcityfarm.org.ukExperience farming in the heart of the city. ACTIVITIES: All day Saturday – garden-based activities for families.

Woodcroft Community Orchard Behind Woodcroft Road (access lane opposite 97 Birchwood Road), St Anne’s BS410am–3pm Saturdaysee map at: https://woodcroftcommunityorchard.wordpress.com/contact/ www.facebook.com/WoodcroftCommunityOrchard phone Andy: 07940 888764 email woodcroftcommunityorchard@gmail.com A community run project on land at Woodcroft Road

Allotments. We have planted over 50 fruit trees and a range

of soft fruits. Access via a resurfaced track from Birchwood

Road or a lovely walk through Nightingale Valley. We will

have shelter and refreshments available. ACTIVITIES: Free

workshop on fruit tree care with orchard expert ‘the Apple

Doctor’ who has over 40 years of experience. We will be

discussing our wildflower experiments and giving away

seeds to visitors. We’ll also be digging and building a

compost toilet, as well as offering activities for kids.

Totterdown Sprouting The orchard at the bottom of Park Street, Totterdown BS4 3BJ12–4pm Sunday (access available all the time, but

volunteers on site 12–4pm Sunday)

www.tresa.org.ukA group in Totterdown growing edible food in public places.

We have a small Community Orchard at the bottom of

Park Street with fruit trees and bushes and a small raised

vegetable bed, with also a ‘bug hotel’ to encourage wildlife.

Additionally we grow herbs in raised beds in Oxford Street.

Access through out the weekend or join us on Sunday for

our street party by the Orchard. Information on activities

and work parties on the Tresa website. Suggestions and

new volunteers welcome.

The Trinity Garden Trinity Centre, Trinity Road BS2 0NW11am–5pm Saturday & Sunday0117 935 1200 · www.3ca.org.uk A thriving, community space in a predominantly urban area

near the city centre. Growing area, cob house, polytunnel

and play area. We are open all year round. Our community

days are the last Sunday of the month, when everybody

is welcome to get stuck into some gardening and share a

meal, as much as possible sourced from the garden. Our

other projects include forest schools, foraging walks and

herbal workshops. Come and meet us to find out more!

Tynings Field Community Group Woodwell Road, Shirehampton BS11 9UG10am–5pm Sunday0117 909 0440Tynings Field Woodwell Road an oasis behind the

Portway BS11 off Horseshoe Bend footpath and SSI.

If you are looking to grow veg in Bristol, here is where!

as we seek volunteer members ACTIVITIES: Join in the

digging, planting, poultry, orchard, bees, honey, food

and refreshment. Disabled toilet available on request.

Tyntesfield Walled Kitchen Garden

Tyntesfield, Wraxall, North Somerset BS48 1NX10am–6pm Saturday & SundayFree entry for one with this programme and for National Trust members. Admission charge: Adults £9.45, children £4.75 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfieldBeautiful Victorian walled garden, with flower garden,

glasshouses and restored Orangery. See a wide range

of vegetables and fruit, including trained apple, peach,

nectarine and fig trees. See 21st century sustainability on

a Victorian estate. ACTIVITIES: Guided tours available of

the garden and glass houses. Variety of produce on sale.

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The Get Growing Garden Trail has been put together by the Bristol Food Network with the support of the Bristol Food Policy Council.

Bristol Food Network CIC supports, informs and connects individuals, community projects, organisations and businesses who share a vision to transform Bristol into a sustainable food city. Sign-up for Bristol’s local food update e-newsletter at:

www.bristolfoodnetwork.org ‘Bristol Good Food’ is a simple message developed by the Food Policy Council. We believe that ‘Good Food’ is vital to the quality of people’s lives in the city. As well as being tasty, healthy and affordable, the food we eat should be good for nature, good for workers, good for local businesses and good for animal welfare. Show your support by signing the Good Food Charter at:

www.bristolfoodpolicycouncil.org

The trail is part of the build-up to BIG Green Week 2014 (6–21 June) – Bristol’s international festival of good living and better ideas. Find more listings at:

www.biggreenweek.com …and is a Chelsea Fringe event:

www.chelseafringe.com

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If you'd like to Get Growing, why not join one of the regular workdays at a growing group near you?

Blaise Walled Kitchen Garden Workdays: 10am–12.30pm Saturdays

Open days: 1–4pm 1st Sunday of the month

Easton Community GardenWorkdays: Thursdays 11–4pm (5pm summer)

Feed BristolCommunal growing days: Volunteers are welcome on Mondays,

Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9.30am–4pm; Fridays 9.30–12pm.

Phone to see if we’re here on Saturday: 0117 917 7270

Golden Hill Community GardenWorkdays: 10am–4pm Wednesdays

Metford Road Community OrchardWorkdays: 3rd Sunday of the month all year round; plus 1st Sunday

between March & October

Patchwork Community Gardening GroupPatchwork: 6.30pm last Thursday of the month, April–September

Trinity Community GardensGardening drop-in sessions: 11am–5pm last Sunday of the month

Woodcroft Community OrchardWorkdays: 1st Saturday of the month

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