We’re invited to a Ceilidh / Barn Dance on 30 June

Posted on May 13, 2012 by David

We really should be organising our own…

… but since we haven’t got a barn or (speaking for myself) much co-ordination for dancing, I’m delighted to announce that we have an invitation from Sue Webber (who came to Brighton with us last year) to the annual Summer Ceilidh at Chertsey where they know how to do it properly and don’t mind if we’re novices.

More information is on Facebook here.

I’m going, along with other FLF volunteers and if you would like to go, please contact me by e-mail or phone as usual to arrange buying tickets in advance, whether to stay over and lift-sharing.

David

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‘Open Day and Seedling Swap’ this coming Saturday

Posted on May 6, 2012 by David

Our Open Day and Seedling Swap on Sat. 12 May is coming up on us fast.

People will be at Runfold on Friday evening from 4pm to help set up. Can you spare an hour or so to help, anytime from 4pm onward? If so, just turn up.  There is plenty to do but nothing too strenuous.

David

pp. Sallie and Susie

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Mosaic Welcomes Visitors to Runfold

Posted on May 6, 2012 by David

The fruits of our Mosaic Project are now on full display at the entrance to our Runfold site.

Thanks to heroic digging by Tony B., the frame legs are firmly in place and the mosaic is permanently mounted just to the side the field gate, ready to welcome members and visitors, and for the now-excluded deer to use as a scratching post while contemplating all the goodies they can no longer get to.

Continue reading →

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‘Pro Grow’ Compost gift from Veolia

Posted on April 30, 2012 by David

Veolia, the waste management and recycling company, have kindly given us several tons of their Pro Gro compost. This can be used for ‘growing-on’ seedlings, is an effective peat substitute that retains water in our sandy soil and adds a bit of nutrition, too. It is made in bulk just across in Hampshire and delivered ready-matured either by the lorry load or in plastic bags. Continue reading →

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Watering (Good) News

Posted on April 30, 2012 by David

Since the April newsletter was issued and thanks to Susie’s persuasive letter, S.E.Water has given FLF an exemption allowing us to continue using our current system. This is excellent news, meaning that we don’t have to spend £1,000+ on additional irrigation equipment. Our newly fitted, non-leaky taps will allow us to be miserly with the water we do use. Continue reading →

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Newsletter April 2012

Posted on April 22, 2012 by David

View our newsletter by clicking this link: FLF Newsletter April 2012.PDF

Contents:

  • Hosepipe Ban
  • Conserving Water in your own Garden
  • FLF 2012 Prices
  • Natural Remedies
  • Spicy Cabbage Recipe
  • Evening Volunteers
  • Have you any tips for Mulching?

Hot news! Since the newsletter was issued and thanks to Susie’s persuasive letter, S.E.Water has given use an exemption allowing us to use our current system. This is excellent news, meaning that we don’t have to spend £1,000 on additional irrigation equipment. Our newly fitted, non-leaky taps will allow us to be miserly with the water we do use.

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Grow something at home for our “Seed Swap” Open Day on 12 May

Posted on March 23, 2012 by David

We’re holding an open day at Runfold on 12 May.
If you’re growing anything at home please plant a few extras or save some for the “Seed Swap”. Rooted cuttings and other plants are even more welcome.

Come and enjoy BBQ lunch, cakes, teas and other refreshments,

Click this image to download a poster and tell your friends and neighbours about the day. We look forward to a busy day!
More ideas from Susie, added 22 April:

  • Baby beetroot
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Kohlrabi
  • Celery
  • Celeriac
  • Courgettes – sow in 3-5cm pots in the second half of the month in warmer areas or for growing under cover
  • Cucumber – indoor varieties
  • French beans – sow in rootrainers or small pots
  • Lettuce
  • Summer cabbage
  • Autumn cauliflower
  • Spring onions
  • Sweet corn – for early crops in warmer areas; sow in rootrainers or deep pots
  • Pumpkins – in the second half of the month, in warmer areas
  • Tomatoes – for growing outdoors or under cover
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Newsletter for March 2012

Posted on March 23, 2012 by David

Download our newsletter by clicking this link:

FLF Newsletter March 2012.PDF

Many thanks to Martin for producing this.

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The Potatoes are in!

Posted on March 23, 2012 by David

Yesterday we finished planting this year’s potatoes at Dippenhall. This photo shows the the third and last area being planted.

Now, if anyone is good at leading rain dances we could really use your help. No water equals no growth.

David

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Interested in Air Quality in Central Farnham?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by David

A group in Farnham is unhappy about high levels of NO2 from exhaust fumes and is getting together to protest in front of the press and TV on 2 March. More info is on the Transition Town Farnham web site.

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