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What we have done Hollingdean Community Orchard Sunday 19th April 2026

Five adults and three children (including a babe in arms) enjoyed a relaxed session in the Forest Garden. We planted some currants and a gooseberry along the edible hedge – these were left over from the Growing Hollingdean AGM and plant swap on 18th. They filled what appeared to be gaps and near some splendid looking leeks!

We also planted a second rosemary in the herby bed and Jo-seph dug deep and planted a holly behind the water capture containers. I finally understood how to turn the water on and we watered in our new plants.

There’s always weeding to be done – this time we tackled the grass and bindweed along the edge of the herb bed, putting the grass to good use as a mulch around the fruit trees and the beds looked a lot better afterwards.

Kate says she learned (from one of the children) that you can eat the fruits of the Elaeagnus Silverberry – they have a very satisfying pip to spit out, once you’ve eaten around it!

It was a lovely session; we had a freshly squeezed lemon drink and a biscuit, sitting on the sturdy bench and table set. The sun shone and we spotted bees and butterflies dancing amongst the apple blossom.

We look forward to seeing you next month. Thank you to the Growing Hollingdean volunteers.

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