Hello Full Frontal folks! We only have a month from today before the Britain in Bloom assessor comes to see us, and there are a couple of things to remember about keeping our plants looking great all over the summer. Really important is dead heading spent flowers (including their stalks)this will extend the flowering season… Continue reading »
Well, we now have the RHS assessor visit behind us, and at last some rain to help the plants along and fill our new water butts for us. Feels great to know that we have 1000 litres of free rainwater to water use now. Great time to take cuttings now. Be sure to choose non… Continue reading »
This is the time when we can all get ourselves some free plants – grab some envelopes and get collecting seeds – if they are marigolds, tomatoes and beans then they will need to be dried and stored over winter (in the fridge is good if you have the space – first put the envelopes… Continue reading »
Southern Water have published a feature about Full Frontal Gardens on their website. Andy Shaddick, Southern Water’s Public Affairs Manager endorsed support for the project and Southern Water have kindly donated six water butts for the collection and storage of rain water. NOW IN AUGUST 2012 and our donated rain butts have proven their worth over… Continue reading »
Reclaiming the land from the man-made detritus, the Medway neighbourhood around Longley Road started its quest to green up the streets…