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30/08/2026

We did it!
Bird boxes have been hung to provide homes for creatures and our water catchment system has been extended - well done young gardeners and huge thanks to the All About The Green team.
Thank you too to all those who gave bird boxes - look closely at the photos, your name is on your box! What will move in where? Will we get birds? Spiders? Bees? We can’t wait to find out!
And thank you Jules Baker-Smith, Fir Tree Horse Sanctuary, for your kind donation of gardening tools - they have been used and are much appreciated!
WANTED! Donations of bird boxes and tools for our Autumn Gardening Club 2026 - let’s cover our shed in creature homes!!! Thanks again and Happy Gardening! :o) X

08/08/2026

Wildlife news - Plot 15!
Yesterday we had our first sighting of a dragonfly, then several more, and admired the hummingbird moth on the pink salvia and today we found newts in the pond. Also, we harvested beetroot, blackberries, courgettes, cucumbers, dahlias, elderberries, grapes, peppers, potatoes, raspberries, rhubarb, runner beans and tomatoes. What a good week!
All tool donations welcome! We do get through them… Many thanks and Happy Gardening! :o) X

01/08/2026

What a good day!
Inaugural Plot 15! Gardening Club session summer 2026 - free horticultural training for young people and we all had fun! :o) X
More photos in the comments.
All donations welcome - Happy Gardening!

23/05/2026

BIOSPHERE FESTIVAL27th June - 5th July 2026 The Biosphere Festival will return in 2026 from 27th June to 5th JulyPut it in your diary and start planning your event now if you want to get involved! What is theBiosphere Festival? The Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival returns in 2026! Nine days of free....

20/05/2026

Gardenalia! 11-4 this Sunday 24/05.
Gardening sale and giveaway - plants, pots, tombola and tools - to raise funds for AATG free horticultural training, Plot 15!
Carisbrooke Open Gardens 2026 - details in comments.
All donations welcome and we hope to see you then! :o) X

06/04/2026

Plot 15!
Hands on horticultural training, Newport, IW.
We’re underway for 2026 - Mission Zero have been to visit (thank you LUCY HARDY!) potatoes have planted, we’ve had a donation of manure (thank you THOMAS COWLEY!) and our first new trainee for the year starts this week. So exciting!
WANTED! Edible plant donations, thank you!

09/02/2026

Did you know we've been organising heritage and conservation work experience placements over the last year?✨

The next placement is now open for applications, a Biosphere Festival Coordinator Placement with ! This placement is perfect for anyone who's passionate about nature and sustainability and is interested in learning more about events production, community building, and marketing🌿

This role is one day/week for 6 months, and you will be paid a stipend of £100/day to cover any expenses🤩

Head to the link in comments to apply now!✍

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