Growing Hollingdean Tree Guardian morning starts at 10am to 12noon the first Sunday of every month
We meet at Growing Hollingdean shed on the corner of Brentwood Road and Lynchet Close at 10am. We wait 10 minutes before going on to our location within the estate. One of our Growing Hollingdean volunteers will talk through the mornings plan, give out equipment, including some Health & Safety tips. It’s free fitness, a chance to make new friends, and we always have a good laugh along the way.
Number 50 Bus to Hollingdean
Visit Hollingdean on the number 50 Bus, use the Lynchet Close Bus stop opposite the Hollingdean Park / Family Hub. Our Growing Hollingdean shed is opposite the park.
Become a Hollingdean Tree Guardian
Our amazing volunteers look after more than 330+ fruit and nut trees across Hollingdean — but our trees could use a few more helping hands! Come and help the trees grow big and strong by: clearing weeds, pulling our grasses, spreading woodchip mulch, pruning dead branches and keeping an eye out for any damage or disease branches. You can join our friendly Sunday group or care for the trees on your own street — whatever suits you best! Not sure where to start? One of our volunteers will be happy to show you the ropes.
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We look forward to meeting you.
How Tree Guardians started
Our fruit and nut trees were first planted between 2009–2011, supported by the Brighton Permaculture Trust and members of the local Hollingdean community. The aim was to provide more locally grown food, as well as to benefit wildlife, improve biodiversity, carbon capture, cool our environment, and strengthen our community. In 2020, a small group of local gardeners came together to form Growing Hollingdean Tree Guardians, a volunteer group dedicated to caring for these trees and helping them thrive.
To help care for these trees, we created our Tree Guardian group. We meet in all weathers, please wear appropriate clothing and shoes. Equipment will be provided. It’s free fitness, and we always have a good laugh along the way. If you’d like to join us and become a Tree Guardian, just drop by or get in touch with us here.
Hollingdean Fruit & Nut Tree Map
Here is a map that Jo-seph is developing of all the fruit and nut trees that have been planted in Hollingdean by volunteers. See which tree’s are near you. These tree’s are here for you to enjoy and harvest.
Our goal is help the fruit and nut tree’s grow.
- We garden and clear the weeds above the roots
- We lay cardboard down to suppress the weeds
- We stake and wire to protect the tree
- We mulch with wood chip or grass clipping on top of the cardboard
- We prune any dead branches looking for damage or disease
Do you have a damage tree near you in Hollingdean?
Please let us know if you see a tree that needs our attention, please let us know, click here, thank you.
Learn about gardening, tree care or have gardening skills to share
If you are interested in learning or have gardening skills to share, please join us. Also join in with one of our local community gardens near you, where locals get together to plant vegetables, fruits and flowers and also learn from each other. Everyone is welcome to join, (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult), bring a smile and enthusiasm. Follow us on our Facebook page. Read our blog for the latest news.
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