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transitiontelford.bsky.social @transitiontelford.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Our events this year Starting with our regular meeting, and Community Garden Sessions Any support is very welcome. @gardeninguk.bsky.social #Urbanism+ #gardens Help Us Grow. Follow Us On On Social Media. Mastadon Bluesky Facebook & Instagram Linkedin Threads Reg Charity 1166228

A list of Transition Telford's community events starting in February, including regular meetings such as a business meeting on the first Tuesday of the month at the Cock Hotel in Wellington at 7pm, community garden work sessions led by Liz on the second Tuesday of the month (weather permitting), a Seedy Saturday Seed Swap on February 28th at the Hub on The Hill in Sutton Hill from 10am to 1pm with Telford Repair Cafe, a Grow Local Plant Sale Swap & Share on May 30th at Dawley Allotments, and a Harvest Local event in September. The image encourages following social media, visiting the website, or contacting via email for more information.

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Take stock – what worked well this month? Make notes for next year. 🗣️ What’s your biggest win (or lesson) this June?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Thin out apples and pears – it helps the rest grow bigger and better. 📏 How do you decide how many to leave per cluster?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Sow dwarf French beans now – they’re quick and reliable before autumn. 🥗 How do you cook yours – steamed, sautéed, or raw?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Harvest courgettes small – better flavour and more keep coming. 💭 Ever had a monster one sneak up on you?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Chillies and peppers need sun and shelter – perfect for greenhouses or sunny patios. 🔥 What’s your favourite variety to grow in the UK?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Deadhead herbs like basil to keep new leaves coming. 🌿 Any tips for preserving fresh herbs through summer?

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Sue C Harrington @stitchysue.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Outside, Brighton UK. I'm not getting much in the way of male flowers, 2 so far, v small, v little pollen - about 10 females - Konsa F1, are my cu fruits going to fail as a result? I've searched unsuccessfully for info.

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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Team cane - means I keep more of a regular eye on them.

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David Livingston @1greenmantle.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

... nitrogen ...er ..I make it myself 😜

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Tie in French beans gently as they climb – supports = stronger growth. 🪴 Are you team cane, string, or wigwam?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Make comfrey tea for a free liquid feed – rich and easy to brew. 🧪 What’s your secret ingredient for homemade fertiliser?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Remove side shoots from cordon tomatoes to boost fruit production. 🍅 Bush or cordon – which do you prefer and why?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Summer solstice! The perfect time to sow something new. 🌼 What are you planting this weekend?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Mulch thirsty plants like courgettes to keep moisture in. ♻️ Do you use homemade compost as mulch?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Weeding little and often helps crops thrive – and clears your head too. 🧘 What’s your favourite mindful gardening task?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Sow Florence fennel now for a late summer harvest. 🧄 Any companion plants you’d recommend?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Sweetcorn likes company – plant in blocks for better pollination. 🌽 How many plants do you grow per block?

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belgraveshed.bsky.social @belgraveshed.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Outdoors (UK Midlands)

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Keep cucumber roots moist to avoid bitter fruit. 🌞 Are you growing yours outdoors or under cover?

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Zoe G she/her @zoegr.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

and beetroot and horseradish dip or beetroot houmous

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Zoe G she/her @zoegr.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

beetroot risotto

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Sow beetroot every few weeks for sweet, tender roots all summer. 🍽️ Pickled, roasted or raw – how do you eat yours?

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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Leaves - we are lucky enough to have lots of trees on our property, so have them in abundance. They make a brilliant mulch.

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belgraveshed.bsky.social @belgraveshed.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

I just occasionally throw chicken manure pellets at mine

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Feed fruit bushes now to support healthy fruiting. 🍇 Do you mulch with compost, feed with liquid, or both?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Grow strawberries in hanging baskets – saves space and foils slugs. 📸 Got a creative container idea? Show us!

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Elegant Sufficiency @elegantsufficiency.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Over winter, we mulch our veg beds with manure straight from our rabbitry. It suppresses weeds and is pretty much all turned into compost by spring. It feels like cheating!

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THe pUnK Allotmenteer @punk-allotmenteer.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

I use galvanised materials, last a life time and the beans really don't seem to mind as well. 😉

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belgraveshed.bsky.social @belgraveshed.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Nantes for the last few years

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belgraveshed.bsky.social @belgraveshed.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Cherokee Trail of Tears (climbing), Jacobs Cattle, Taylors Dwarf and Yin Yang (bush varieties for drying). All from Real Seeds.

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belgraveshed.bsky.social @belgraveshed.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Rhubarb crumble

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Dave S @dmstraker.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

I bury deep in 30L pots, then mulch with chopped straw. No earthing required. Works a treat.

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Sally Nex @sallynex.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

I earth up with lawn clippings and home made compost 😄 #nodig here 😉

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Earth up your potatoes to protect tubers and increase yields. 👣 Do you earth up by hand or with a hoe?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Net your brassicas to protect from pigeons and cabbage white butterflies. 🧠 What’s worked best for keeping brassicas safe?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Time to stop harvesting rhubarb – let the plant recover for next year. 💡 How do you use up a glut of rhubarb?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Harvest garlic when lower leaves start yellowing. Cure in the sun before storing. 🧺 Softneck or hardneck – what do you grow?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Sow a fresh row of salad leaves now – little and often keeps harvests coming. 🌱 What’s your go-to salad mix for summer?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Slug patrols after dark work wonders – or try beer traps as a natural option. 🔍 Found any clever organic slug solutions lately?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

No room for a tree? Try dwarf fruit trees in pots – ideal for patios and balconies. 🍏 Which compact fruit varieties are worth the space?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Pinch out broad bean tips once pods form to deter blackfly. 💬 Anyone growing heritage bean varieties this year?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Tomatoes flowering? Time to switch to high-potash feed. 🌿 Do you make your own plant feed? Share your recipe!

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Net your strawberries now if you want to enjoy them before the birds do! 🗣️ What’s your best tip for protecting fruit without chemicals?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Try a fast-maturing carrot like ‘Amsterdam Forcing’. Still time to sow for summer snacks! 👩‍🌾 Any favourite carrot varieties you swear by?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Sow your last courgettes now for a late summer crop – they’ll catch up fast in warm soil. 👉 What’s the latest you’ve sown courgettes and still had a good harvest?

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

🪵 Set up your bean poles or wigwams before sowing – they’ll be climbing in no time. 💬 Do you go for rustic hazel poles or neat bamboo frames? #BeanSupports #GrowYourOwn #diggingtheearth

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

👑 April is perfect for planting asparagus crowns – give them space, sunshine, and patience. 💬 Are you starting an asparagus bed this year or waiting for next? #AsparagusTips #PerennialVeg #GrowYourOwn

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

🍂 Mulch around young plants with compost or straw – it locks in moisture and feeds the soil. 💬 What’s your favourite mulch to use on the plot? #MulchingMagic #AllotmentTips #diggingtheearth

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Veg Gardening UK @gardeninguk.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

🥄 Sow turnips now for tender roots in a few weeks – great in mash or roasted. 💬 Baby turnips or full size – what’s your preference? #TurnipGrowing #GrowYourOwn #diggingtheearth

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