Sunday 18th January 10-12 at the Hollingdean Community Orchard, Hollingdean Park

Meet at 10am at our colourful shed on Lynchet Close or join us later in the Community Orchard. Bring suitable warm clothes. Tools will all be supplied. Children can join in with a responsible adult. 

Our main community orchard is growing into a Forest Garden with multiple layers of food crops. This month we could be pruning the Apple and Pear trees, mulching with wood chip and weeding around some of the shrub and perennial plants. Something for everyone to do, whatever your experience and interest. And everyone is welcome. Come and join our friendly team for gardening, chat, hot tea and snacks. 

Forest Gardening Volunteers December 2025

Thank you to Growing Hollindean volunteers who attended on 7th December 2025

We weeded and mulched some of the fruit trees, fruit bushes and perennials in the park, and also inspected the new water capture facility and volunteer’s benches. Big thanks to Stephan of the Permaculture Trust who built it for us- and for including comfy benches for volunteers and visitors to rest up- with a good view! This summer we should be able to keep the Forest Garden watered with rainwater captured during the winter months and top up the pond if it needs more water too. All goes towards good crops and happy pondlife.

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