Our volunteers are making signs for our trees in Brighton

Growing Hollingdean look after 323 fruit and nut trees in the Hollingdean, Brighton area. These are found on the wonderful green spaces we have between our homes. These new tree labels, are hand painted by volunteers, to help volunteers identify them accurately to give them the care they need. And you to know what sort of tree they are and when they will fruit.

Anyone can join us to look after these trees. We really appreciate it when you report to us if they are damaged. If you are able to mulch and weed around a tree too, that is fantastic! Most important of all- please can enjoy their blossom, their shade and their fruit or nuts. All the wildlife will too including birds, small mammals and the insects we really all want to thrive.

See our Tree map here.

The Growing Hollingdean tree map shows where all the different trees are located. You will see how each tree species- the Latin name- is shown. Also, when to prune it, when it flowers and when it fruits. Why not join us to survey the trees or paint some labels?

Wanted FREE roof tiles for a community project in Hollingdean

Growing Hollingdean volunteers are looking for free roof tiles to print tree name labels in Brighton. Please contact us (below) if you have some and will will arrange collection. Thank you so much.

Growing Tips for February – Salad leaves indoors

Grow salad leaves at this time of year cut and come again lettuce or rocket will grow indoors on a window sill. Keep watering and you will see them start to grow in a few weeks. Get the kids involved, here’s how. One pack of seed will go a long way. Why not give a seeded pot to a family member or friend?

The RHS says, “More colourful, diverse and tasty than pre-packed supermarket offerings, home-grown salad leaves are quick and easy to grow. As well as an array of lettuce varieties, you can grow all manner of other tasty leaves, including mizuna, rocket and mustard. They take up little space and can be picked repeatedly, for delicious salads across the seasons.”

Come and join us for our next tree guardian volunteer session. Email us through our contact page here to let us know your coming.

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