Bridgette Macilwaine
Eco-club insect hotel creations
We have a great opportunity at our community allotment project to allow school visits and eco clubs to connect to nature, protect the local
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Bridgette Macilwaine
- Aug 8, 2021
- 3 min
The richly biodiverse fire managed Fynbos landscape
One of the richest areas in the world for plant biodiversity. Always a great day out at the Eden Project, surrounded by beautiful plants...
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Bridgette Macilwaine
- Jul 11, 2021
- 2 min
Seaside planting challenges & inspiration
Seaside and coastal gardens are admired by most, but they do come with their challenges and can be designed beautifully with a little...
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Bridgette Macilwaine
- Jun 10, 2021
- 3 min
Soil improving plants & green manure
Growing plants which positively contribute to improving the soil of your garden and to ensure your plants have access to plenty of nutrients
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Bridgette Macilwaine
- Jun 6, 2021
- 2 min
Invigorating natural woodland play area
A natural play area for adults and children immersed within a beautiful woodland. This area is great for interaction with nature,...
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Bridgette Macilwaine
- Jun 2, 2021
- 3 min
Multicultural women's picnic & bbq
A supportive and friendly afternoon for women & children to meet new people, eat delicious food and spend time outdoors.
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Bridgette Macilwaine
- May 20, 2021
- 3 min
Wildflowers & pollinators
Wildflowers play an important role in the life cycle of plants and supporting local biodiversity which attract pollinators to your garden
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Bridgette Macilwaine
- Apr 29, 2021
- 2 min
Bed preparation and fresh herbal tea
One of those fun days where we gather as a group, forks ready, chatting and clearing beds, preparation for the next lot of planting.
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Bridgette Macilwaine
- Apr 22, 2021
- 2 min
Spring planting tips
Excited to be back at the Project this week, the wind is chilly, the sun is shining, the birds are out and the team is full of enthusiasm fo
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Bridgette Macilwaine
- Apr 1, 2021
- 3 min
Gardening with a community allotment
Sharing my journey as part of the Whitehawk Community Food Project, the organic gardening group of volunteers.
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Bridgette Macilwaine
- Sep 20, 2020
- 2 min
Wildlife-friendly urban garden design
Designing an urban garden that is not only colourful and practical, but is also attractive to wildlife.
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Bridgette Macilwaine
- Aug 16, 2020
- 2 min
Sustainable mediterranean front garden transformation
This exciting garden transformation from an old crumbling overgrown entrance driveway to an attractive and seaside resilient front garden...
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Bridgette Macilwaine
- Jul 26, 2019
- 3 min
Interconnected living – Health, Wellness & Nature at the Hampton Court Garden Festival
What a day and what a show! After visiting The Hampton Court Flower show 3 times previously, this was my first time to visit The Hampton...
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Bridgette Macilwaine
- Jul 26, 2019
- 3 min
The wonders of Paxton's rockery
Surrounded by these large incredible rock forms really makes you feel like a tiny ant in this stunning garden. Overflowing with plants,...
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