Searching for Forest of Dean Events The events calendar for Forest of Dean events is now being used a lot, indeed it is one of the most popular features of the blog. I have had a few emails saying that browsing by clicking on the load more can take a long time. This is true and as we list more …
Foresters’ Forest Blue & Green Plaques unveiled
Foresters’ Forest Blue & Green Plaques unveiled Unveiling ceremonies were held last week to celebrate the Foresters’ Forest Blue & Green Plaques, displayed throughout the Forest of Dean. At Cinderford Baptist Church a small group met to celebrate the green plaque for Timothy Mountjoy (1824-1896). The event was attended by members of the church and Cinderford Town Council. A …
Local Paralympian Mel Nicholls to officially name “Barney” the Tramper
Local Paralympian Mel Nicholls to officially name “Barney” the Tramper ‘Walking with Wheels’ are delighted to welcome Paralympian Mel Nicholls, who will officially name “Barney”, the all-terrain scooter, on Thursday 19th March, 10am at Forest Holidays at Christchurch near Coleford. Come along to have a free demo ride on “Barney”, and to meet Mel to find out about her journey …
Conserving water for your garden
Conserving water for your garden If, like us you are on a water meter it is vital to conserve as much water for the garden as possible unless you are happy with a large bill from your water company. We were shocked at how high our bill was last year and we determined to do something about it. There are …
Enjoy your Garden
Enjoy your Garden At this time of year we are all busy sowing, planting and preparing soil, but one of the chief benefits of your garden is simply sitting down and enjoying it. Usually by about 4 pm we have finished all the jobs and that is the time to open a bottle of wine or beer and sit looking …
Planting time and compost
Planting time and compost I have done a lot of early planting this year as the weather has been very kind to gardeners. All my early potatoes are in now ( in containers and bags ) and I have also planted lots of onions in my deep beds. We are just finishing last years leeks and carrots and have started …
A gorgeous Garden Centre
Leaf Creative This week we drove to Huntley to visit a garden centre we had been told about Leaf Creative . We drove up with a couple of friends on a beautiful spring day. The surroundings are beautiful and so is the driveway. Even the car park was beautifully laid out with planted trees , so an impressive start to …
Forest of Dean Bus Changes
Changes from Stagecoach and a consultation Stagecoach which is the main provider of bus services in the forest of dean are saying that they don’t attract enough government funding to support them so they must be commercially viable. James Bevan are stopping their services to Lydney and Cinderford so Stagecoach will be running these ( or not ) Stagecoach are …
Starting seeds for this year
Sadly I don’t have a greenhouse but a combination of window ledges and a bit later the shed performs the same function. I am starting off with Californian wonder sweet peppers as we use a lot of peppers and they look lovely. Also this week leeks and herbs are being started off. All of these are essentials for us and …