Redhill Community Teaching Garden

31/08/2026

There’s a quiet shift happening right under our feet. The winter damp is giving way, the sun is lingering just a little longer each afternoon, and the soil is finally waking up. September is that magical turning point where the garden begins to hum again.
Now’s the time to get your hands dirty-tuck your seed potatoes into rich earth, scatter your carrots and radishes, and set your climbing peas on their path toward the sky. It’s also the season to start tucking companion blooms like calendula and cosmos around your beds to welcome the bees back into the neighborhood.
Take a breath, feed the soil with plenty of good compost, and let’s grow some real food together this spring. 🌿✨

19/08/2026

07/08/2026

Winter is here ! And we have a little break to catch some breath !
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31/07/2026

August is here, and the end of winter is finally in sight. The ground is still cold, but the key now is getting a head start. Use this month to start your tender seeds like tomatoes indoors where it's warm, while sowing broad beans, carrots, and spinach directly outside. Get your soil prepped with compost now so it’s rich and ready the second spring hits. Check the checklist below.

02/07/2026

July is a month for patience and working the soil. While things above ground slow down in the mid-winter cold, underneath is where the magic happens for spring. Take the time this month to prep your spring beds with heavy compost, keep an eye on hardy herbs, and get your winter pruning sorted. Here is the straightforward guide to keeping your garden healthy through the coldest stretch of the year.

01/07/2026

There’s something so grounding about watching the Redhill Community Centre garden rest. While the daytime is full of buzzing bees and hard work, the night belongs to the moonlight. A quiet, peaceful sanctuary right in our neighborhood.

01/07/2026

Our garden is growing so beautiful! 🌱🍀♻️

19/06/2026

Winter is the season for hardy greens and herbs. Good options for planter boxes and small spaces. At
Redhill Community Centre we enjoying the Garden ‘🪴

01/06/2026

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31/05/2026

June is here and winter has officially arrived. The soil is cold and wet, which means your biggest enemy right now is root rot. This month is all about maintenance-protecting tender seedlings from heavy rain and staying on top of slug control. If you are planting, stick to hardy winter greens and brassicas that can handle the damp. Check the guide below.