by National Garden Scheme | May 3, 2020 | Gainsborough, Gardening Club, Notice, Retford, Rotherham, Sherwood, Worksop
Despite having to close its garden gates for the first time in its 93-year history under current government guidelines on Coronavirus, the National Garden Scheme has launched a new scheme that will keep its stunning gardens virtually open through the coming weeks and...
by Hive South Yorkshire | May 1, 2020 | Hobbies, Rotherham
In these days of uncertainly for us all, with unexpected time on our hands, you are invited to enter a Yorkshire-wide young and emerging writers competition as an outlet to channel creative energy and offer focus and inspiration for testing new ideas and honing your...
by Erin McDaid, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust | May 1, 2020 | Community Focus, Retford, Sherwood, Wildlife, Worksop
As the spring heads inexorably towards summer the natural world becomes more and more frenetic. More flower buds bloom, tree blossom and birds busily rear their broods. At this time of year insects are also much more in evidence, from bees collecting pollen whilst...
by Pilgrim Roots | May 1, 2020 | Gainsborough, Heritage
Calling all keen gardeners, allotment owners, community gardens and those who might just want a go… consider attempting the three sisters planting method this year. The three sisters refer to maize (corn), beans and squash: the foods which formed a staple for...
