Notes from AGM and Roundtable
We are pleased to make available the notes from our AGM and Roundtable in Mancheser at the end of September. NFGS Roundtable, AGM and FGiB Workshop 28.09.19
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Forest-garden-in-a-box fundraiser
The Forest Garden in a box concept is a simple concept that helps community groups, councils, business parks, schools, and individuals to do this really easily. You simply select what type of space you want to re-wild (e.g. Community Garden, City Park, School or Home garden) and we send …
Climate Resilience: Think and Act like a Forest Garden
September 28th, National Forest Gardening Scheme AGM, Manchester We plan a round table dialogue with a range of Climate Change actors in Manchester, together with a number of national and regional organisations in support. Our question: what level of connection do we need across all climate and food focused groups …
Report from the National Conference and AGM
With 26 people in attendance, from across the UK and even some making the journey from Germany, the gathering began over a delicious shared lunch. Presentations were shared which gave a range of perspectives and covered different experiences. The full report of the event is available here as a PDF, with …
Bringing Forest Gardens to Life in Urban Settings
September 29-30, Oxfordo Florence Park Community Centre, Cornwallis Rd, Oxford OX4 3NH Please read the September Agenda You’re welcomed to join the first national conference to build momentum AND provide tools and guidance to get forest gardens planted up and down the country. This conference brings together practitioners, teachers, …
Launch event report
More than 40 people travelled from far and wide giving time from their weekends to celebrate the launch of the National Forest Gardening Scheme. A wonderful range of us attended, from forest garden pioneers to interested community groups, to the curious but uninitiated enthusiasts who could see the potential of …
National Forest Gardening Scheme launch
Launch of the National Forest Gardening Scheme, 21 October 2017 Forest Gardens have been established in the UK for over 30 years with dramatic food production results. They are proving they can show the way ahead not only for food growing, but for a healthier, more balanced relationship with our natural world. Communal …