Mackintosh Community Garden

06/09/2026

05/09/2026

We're so grateful to everyone who took advantage of the sunny day in to spend time in the community garden. We sowed some winter veg seeds, also some spring flower seeds, started a new compost bin and tidied flower beds ready to put in spring bulbs.
One of our wonderful volunteers has started a project to revamp the herb garden, and thanks to two very talented and creative volunteers we have new signs for the Herb Garden and The Orchard and some gorgeous new artwork 🤩

03/09/2026

See you on Saturday!

We had a good day off thanks to the rain last weekend, but we'll be back in the garden on Saturday. Drop by between 10am and 1pm to lend us a hand 🌿

29/08/2026

20/08/2026

Making the most of our pond!

At last week's pond dipping session we got some really good tips about keeping our little ecosystem healthy. So this weekend, we'll be tidying the pond!

Drop by the garden on Saturday 22nd August to lend us a hand, or to grab one of our spare irises to add to your pond at home.

16/08/2026

Lots of tasks ticked off the to do list this week ✔️

On the list next week is to tidy up the pond area. That includes pulling out some of the irises, so if you'd like some for your own pond pop into the community garden between 10am and 1pm 🌱🌿

08/08/2026

Thank you to all the volunteers today who pruned and supported tomatoes, saved yet more seeds, sowed winter veg seeds, planted out some squashes and skimmed the pond w**d from the pond (never the most fun job but it does keep the frogs happy 🐸) 🥰

05/08/2026

Let's talk tomatoes!

So you've nurtured your tomato seeds and your plants are thriving. Maybe you grabbed one of our extra tomato plants and you've found the perfect space for it back at home. But what now?

Drop in and see us on Saturday 8 August to talk tomatoes! Ask us your questions about:

🌿 Pruning
💧 Feeding and watering
🐝 Encouraging pollinators
🐛 Deterring pests and diseases

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01/08/2026

Another great day for the busy bees in the garden today 🐝 we potted on loads of seedlings from the polytunnel, supported some wayward tomato plants, sowed seeds to fill out the raised beds, and saved some seeds from spent flowers for planting next year. Plus welcomed many friends new and old ❤️

01/08/2026

We have some new LOST PROPERTY in the garden! If you accidentally left your MP3 player in the garden today, we have it safe 😀 and will happily return it if you can give us a description! Pop in any Saturday 10am-1pm to claim it.

We also still have a Spiderman baseball cap which was left behind several weeks ago and is still waiting for its rightful owner 🕷️