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Well, that unexpected May half-term heatwave certainly gave our garden a test! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅWeโ€™re happy to report that everything ...
03/06/2026

Well, that unexpected May half-term heatwave certainly gave our garden a test! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Weโ€™re happy to report that everything survived... and some plants seem to have enjoyed it a little too much! ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ˜„

A huge shout-out to the wonderful caretaker of LPS for keeping everything watered and happy while school was out. ๐Ÿ’š

And just look at the harvest already! ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅฌ๐ŸŒฟ We might need bigger baskets at this rate!

Back in March, we created a mini meadow at Merryhills Primary using seeds from .co.uk. We probably sowed it a little too...
02/06/2026

Back in March, we created a mini meadow at Merryhills Primary using seeds from .co.uk. We probably sowed it a little too densely, but the results speak for themselves: beautiful blooms in a space of less than one square metre, enjoying today's rain. ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒฟ

After the unusual half term, we were delighted to find everything thriving! ๐ŸŒฟ Today, Y4 Lavender Class learned how to cr...
01/06/2026

After the unusual half term, we were delighted to find everything thriving! ๐ŸŒฟ
Today, Y4 Lavender Class learned how to create beds using the no-dig method, made lavender bags, and arranged beautiful bouquets. A fantastic day of learning and creativity! ๐Ÿ’œโœจ

Almost everything doubled in size at LPS allotment!
20/05/2026

Almost everything doubled in size at LPS allotment!

A simple and easy strawberry ๐Ÿ“ planter for Merryhills y1 playground today.
12/05/2026

A simple and easy strawberry ๐Ÿ“ planter for Merryhills y1 playground today.

Children are the best inventors ๐ŸŒฑโœจ Watering with a normal watering can was simply too boringโ€ฆ so they created their own ...
12/05/2026

Children are the best inventors ๐ŸŒฑโœจ

Watering with a normal watering can was simply too boringโ€ฆ so they created their own โ€œwatering canโ€ instead!

I had only brought in a pine cone to show the children, but one little boy had a different idea. He added a stick and turned it into a beautiful rose ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿ‚

Their imagination never stops amazing me ๐Ÿ’›

10/05/2026

Youth Allotment Ambassador Competition 2026

Do you know a young grower aged 10โ€“17 who loves gardening, growing veg, or getting creative on the allotment?

This is their chance to become a Youth Allotment Ambassador for 2026 and inspire other young people to get growing!

๐Ÿ† Win:
ยฃ200 garden gift vouchers
Gardening goodies
Feature in ALG magazine & NAS social media
A chance to share your gardening journey all year long

Enter with:
A short video
A drawing or poster
A photo story

๐Ÿ“… Deadline: 30 June 2026
Entries to: [email protected]

For more information visit: https://thenas.org.uk/national-allotments-week

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