Author Archives: Jenny Parsons

Composting for Beginners WEA course, ref C3678822 Discover how to make your own compost using fruit and vegetable waste and other organic matter. “Waste not, want not”! Consider whether or not to make, buy, re-purpose a compost bin or heap … Continue reading →

It’s not a Seed Swap – it’s a Seed Amnesty!  It wasn’t possible to go ahead with a Seed Swap this spring, so th eSeed Amnesty is an opportunity for you to share seeds you have collected, but with no … Continue reading →

Mon 18 January 7.30 pm: Online screening of Burned Biofuelwatch and Climate Friendly Bradford on Avon host an online screening of the award-winning documentary “Burned: are trees the new coal?” which reveals the shocking destruction of our forests for fuel … Continue reading →

This online course looks at creating wildlife gardens over a series of 3 sessions, starting Fri 24 Feb 2021, from 2.15 to 4.15 pm, ending 10 Mar 2021. The cost is £19.20.  To register call the WEA on 0300 303 … Continue reading →

This online course starts in January 2021 and will give you a basic understanding of permaculture principles. It will allow you to design your garden, backyard or other area to grow fruit, vegetables and flowers while creating a relaxing and … Continue reading →

A one-hour workshop to learn more about native British trees and how to look after them, and take home a sapling of your choice to plant.  Sunday 3rd January 2021 – choice of six workshops, start times from 10am to 3pm … Continue reading →

Hull Food Partnership was recognised nationally when it was nominated for the first Veg City Prize and, facing stiff competition, it was named runner up for 2020. The prize was awarded by Peas Please as part of the week-long VEG FEST celebrations … Continue reading →

The following workshops are being offered by Down to Earth in Hull.   For full details and tickets visit www.d2ehull.eventbrite.com

Hull Food Partnership has had a change of personnel, with John Pickles who ran the Veg City campaign leaving in March, and Anna Route taking up the post of Development Officer recently. John will be missed but will still contribute to various … Continue reading →

There are a couple of spare slots for tomorrow – ring 07816141169 to book one. Invitation from Lausanne: Hope you are all well and coping with these strange times. Saturday 19th September is the European Day of Sustainable Communities, and I … Continue reading →