Monthly Archives: November 2011

People’s Kitchen – composting & Leaf Street special edition

Posted on November 29, 2011 by greening

Title: People’s Kitchen – composting & Leaf Street special edition Location: TARA/community Office, 26a Humberstone Avenue (behind bike-shed) Description: We’re holding a Peoples Kitchen in the tenants office this Friday at 6.30pm. We’ll be chatting about Leaf St, and composting … Continue reading →

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even more apple tree action – Sunday 11th December, 1-4pm

Posted on November 27, 2011 by greening

Another 9 tree grafts were planted in at an appropriately jaunty angle along the south fence on Clarendon Street. The canes are there to help guide the growth (by loose tying). The angle is a compromise between growth and fruiting … Continue reading →

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Bulb planting

Posted on November 27, 2011 by greening

Come join people to help plant bulbs on Letsby Avenue tomorrow morning, 10:30-noon. Meet at the bench half way along. (Letsby Avenue is the green space with big trees between Hunmanby and Humberstone Avenues)

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More apple cordonning action – Saturday 26th November

Posted on November 23, 2011 by greening

Hi everyone, just to let you all know progress is continuing with the urban orchard expansion plan :O) The first 6 tree grafts were planted in at an appropriately jaunty angle along the south fence of leaf street. The canes … Continue reading →

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Hulme Street Proposal

Posted on November 4, 2011 by greening

City South Manchester have approved a Hulme Street proposal by BCA Landscape. It is based on several consultations with residents and discussions within City South. Many thanks to all who have helped to get it this far! It now needs … Continue reading →

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Planting Apple Tree Cordons Sat 12 Nov

Posted on November 4, 2011 by greening

Title: Planting Apple Tree Cordons Date: Saturday 12 November 2011 Start Time: 13:00 End Time: 16:00 Location: Leaf Street, Clarendon Street end Description: Cordons are a great way to get the most from apple trees, by shaping them into a … Continue reading →

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