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22/04/2026

Another productive volunteering session down at Seaford Station today maintaining the planters, today’s jobs were watering weeding, pruning and painting 👨‍🎨

A special thank you to our volunteer Anne for all the extra watering and gardening she does at the station on top of our normal sessions 💚

The Armeria maritima (thrift) varieties are looking particularly good at the moment with beautiful pink and white flowers on display.

28/02/2026

It was a real pleasure to speak this morning to the Friends of Bishopstone Station about gardening for bees and pollinators.

We explored how simple planting choices can dramatically increase nectar and pollen availability throughout the seasons, why flower shape and structure matter, and practical ways to support pollinators through thoughtful plant selection, extended flowering periods and creating shelter and nesting opportunities.

If your gardening club, community group or horticultural society would be interested in a talk or workshop, you can find out more here:
https://www.gardeningin.org/talks-workshops

25/02/2026

It was a real pleasure to speak to Seaford and District Horticultural Society last night about climate resilient planting.

I spoke about predictions of more frequent periods of drought, wetter and warmer winters, shifting seasons and more extreme weather events, how these patterns have already affected us over the past 30 years, and how they are likely to shape the next 30 years. Most importantly, we explored what we can do as gardeners to adapt, from the choices we make in plant selection to how and where we source our plants for long term resilience.

If your gardening club, horticultural society or community group would be interested in a talk or workshop, you can find out more here:
https://www.gardeningin.org/talks-workshops

05/11/2025

🌟Gardening has been widely recognized as an effective way to manage stress and promote emotional well-being. 🌱

🌿Nurturing plants and spending time outdoors allows individuals to slow down, focus on the present moment, and disconnect from daily pressures.

🌞Engaging with nature can lower cortisol levels—the body’s primary stress hormone—while also improving mood and concentration.

🌳The physical activity involved in digging, planting, and weeding releases endorphins, further enhancing relaxation and satisfaction.

Beyond its physical benefits, gardening fosters a sense of accomplishment and connection to the natural world, making it a simple yet powerful tool for reducing stress and supporting .🧠

Now you know why are such happy people. 🍃

If you work in the horticultural sector and are looking for a new exciting role, visit 📌
https://shorturl.at/u19DP to find a new reason to smile.🌺🐝


recruiting for the horticultural sector since 1989 🍃

21/10/2025

Today we have been talking to students and staff at Brighton University Falmer campus about volunteer gardening at Falmer Station 🚉 🌱

21/09/2025

27/08/2025

Thank you Brighton & Hove buses Community Support Fund! We've received a grant and 20 day saver tickets to support our volunteers in Seaford and Falmer. We welcome new volunteers and have regular activities twice a month. Message us to find out more, or just pop by and say hello! 🚌😁🌼

03/08/2025

Listen back to our Director Dan Ori as he chats with Pat Marsh on BBC Radio Sussex, Surrey, and Kent.
Dan speaks about the benefits of community gardening and green space volunteering.

https://youtu.be/daxFulTfTak

Dan Ori gardening expert chats to Pat Marsh on BBC radio Sussex Surrey and Kent. Dan chats with Pat about the benefits of community gardening and green space...