Dawson Park Community Garden

10/06/2026

This semi-circle of alliums has bloomed once more for the 3rd or 4th year, having originally been planted as part of a volunteers project.
Alliums are often described as bee magnets, which is always a good thing for increasing pollination across the garden! Butterflies also love them - the tiny flowers are packed with nectar. 🦋
What’s your favourite “bee-magnet” plant?
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09/06/2026

Some of you have spotted that the foxgloves are having their moment just now 💕 This variety is called "Apricot Beauty" and can be seen en masse in our rose border.
Did you know that foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is a favourite flower of bees? The little spots on the inside of the flower act a a beacon to draw the bees in 🐝🌸

08/06/2026

It’s not easy to convince Sue to be in a photo, but on this occasion it was approved because it was a moment of celebration!
Cheers of absolute glee bounced across the garden as she made a discovery - the peach tree in our polytunnel is finally growing peaches! 🥳🎉
Gotta say: Sue, In this instance it’s definitely finders keepers - you get dibs on the first ripe fruit ☺️🍑

04/06/2026

Calling all Jens! 🍅☺️
The wonderfully colourful Jen came by last week to collect 4 tomato plants for her home (jungle garden), one of which was the perfectly named Jen’s Tangerine!
The names Ruby, Cherry, Olive, Gem, Rebel, Pinocchio(!!), and Rosella also can be found in our plant sale selection.
So remember to come by and pick up a plant with your name on it, or find one you’d have as a nickname!
- yours sincerely, Vesuvius…. I mean, Tom 🍅

03/06/2026

01/06/2026

Dawson alumna Lucy spotted the first flower on our polytunnel pomegranate, and we are so excited it is finally flowering!🌹 What do you think, is 2026 the year we get our first pomegranate fruits? 😋

28/05/2026

Our Chrysalis gardeners work super hard to keep the garden vibrant and healthy all year long. BUT we also believe in taking a moment to enjoy the garden and have some fun 😁🌿

27/05/2026

🍅🌱 We are flush with Lemon Blush and up to our lugs in Wine Jugs! 🌱🍅
In case you missed Duntrune Cocoon - Tales from the Potting Shed’s FB post - Here’s your chance to grab the last of our tomato plants!
We’re doing 2 for £5 again and have plenty bargain mystery- variety pots still available too!
We did a (sweltering) head count of what’s left in the tunnel, and have noted how many of the others we have left, and what is sold out or limited!

All are indeterminate (vine) but a variety of estimated heights and sizes in case you are short on space.

if you had your eye on Champagne Cherry, Black Beauty or Sun Baby, you’d best be speedy as there’s only 1 left of those varieties!

Bring cash, a box or a bag (and a list) 😅
remember all funds towards helping our garden projects thrive ✨
and if you need help just ask!

Happy shopping! 💪💪💪