Category Gardening
Thanks to the volunteers in Bloomsbury Squares
Last autumn teams of volunteers planted large numbers of bulbs in Brunswick Square, Red Lion Square, Russell Square and Tavistock Square. In February, braving the weather, they were out clearing the way for the spring display to appear (as in Brunswick Square, below) . Despite the rain in March, the flowers were colourful and abundant […]
Protecting the flowerbeds in Russell Square
New ‘knee rails’ are being installed in Russell Square at present, around three of the flowerbeds. The others will follow when Camden funding allows. This will delinate the beds more visually and physicallyfor pedestrians and dog owners, and hopefully prevent incursions causing damage to the planting. After the installation of the knee rails is completed […]
Spring gardening dates
On the first Saturday of the month -1 April – the volunteer gardeners will be at work in the morning from 11 am in Red Lion Square (pictured) and also in Brunswick Square (2-4 pm this week, but usually 10-noon). Either group would be delighted if you want to join them for this session. They […]
Gardening re-starts in Red Lion Square on Saturday 4 March
Enjoy fresh air and exercise doing some supervised gardening! Everyone is welcome with no previous knowledge necessary. Meet by the Café at 10.30 onwards for a free coffee and a chat! Tools will be provided. Wear sensible clothing and footwear and bring gloves. We have 100 hedgerow whips to plant amongst other tasks, guided by […]
Gardening – it’s good for your health, and the gardens!
Spring is on the way and the new gardening season is about to start. Friends of Brunswick Square’s gardening group have their first session of the new year, led by a professional, on Saturday 4 February, 10-12 noon – just come along and join in. No experience needed. Red Lion Square gardening group will start […]
Red Lion Sq garden volunteers – new date 10 December
December does not deter Red Lion Sq garden volunteers. They will be out in force on Saturday 10th December, 11.00 – 13.00 (postponed from their usual date of first Saturday in the month). They will be planting the bulbs donated by Taylors Bulbs via the Metropolitan and Public Gardens Association and are always happy to […]
The Bloomsbury ‘garden gangs’
Otherwise known as the amazing volunteers who help to look after the gardens in the squares. They were out in force on the first weekend of February and would be delighted if you’d like to join them in future. The usual pattern of work is first Saturday in Brunswick and Red Lion Squares (except March […]
New season start for volunteer gardening
The new season starts in Brunswick Square and Red Lion Square on Saturday 5 February and continues on most first Saturdays of the month (see below). Just turn up and join in – bring your own gloves if you can, everything else (including advice!) is provided. Volunteers come as and when they can, not necessarily […]
Volunteering Day, Red Lion gardens, 16 October
WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS on SATURDAY 16 OCTOBER Friends of Red Lion Square Gardens (WC1R 4QH) welcome you from 11.00 – 13.00. Get fresh air and exercise doing some supervised gardening! Tools will be provided. Wear sensible clothing and footwear. Maximum 20 people each session, first come, first served. For more information: FriendsRLSG@gmail.com Volunteers […]
Get out and garden with us
Some of the volunteers who met for socially distanced gardening in Brunswick Square on Bank Holiday Saturday – in lovely sunshine, though the rain later in the day was welcomed by the very thirsty plants after two months with no significant rain. The group meets every first Saturday morning in the month, ten till twelve, […]
Bloomsbury Squares & Gardens 