Feed the Bees Signs in Penrith
Joan Robinson reports that Penrith Community Gardeners have acquired some new signs to place in beds of wild flowers to let everyone know how important the plants are for wildlife, and bees in particular.
Amberol MD looks back on a challenging year
Keep calm and keep planting Patience Atkinson-Gregory, MD of Amberol (www.amberol.co.uk) looks back on the big challenges and little victories of 2020. The last 10 months have had more than their fair share of challenges for everyone. But times of hardship and difficulty can also bring out the best in people. Community has always been …
Identifying the Health Benefits of the British Front Garden
The following has been reproduced from the Amberol August Newsletter. Identifying the health and social benefits of the British front garden The Royal Horticultural Society has long acknowledged the range of benefits provided by green spaces and has supported the preservation of these spaces through initiatives such as the Greening Grey Britain campaign. However, they …
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Cumbria in Bloom Award Ceremony 5th November 2020
The delayed digital Cumbria in Bloom Awards Ceremony eventually took place on 5th November 2020. Rae Beckwith, RHS Judge sent a message in his absence, and Martin Ogle, Lowther Castle General Manager – Operations & Gardens spoke about the website project and photographic judging in 2020. The Lord Lieutenant for Cumbria, Mrs Claire Hensman announced …
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Askham Hall – Last Flowers of the Season
Askham Hall have just posted this lovely picture on Instagram of ‘The Last Flowers of the Season Before Winter Approaches’.
Thompson & Morgan Donate Seeds for Schools
Thompson & Morgan have generously given packets of seeds to Cumbria in Bloom by way of encouragement to schools in the county to take part in the competitions in 2021. More information about how to claim your seeds will be available on this website in due course. History of Thompson & Morgan (from their website) …
Looking Into The Unknown A letter from Rae Beckwith
As I begin to put together the following message, I find myself sitting in the coffee shop of Harlerley Hall Nursery overlooking a small lake. The Sun is shining, and Moorhens are foraging on the lake. Beyond the lake I can see Roe Deer grazing in the thick undergrowth, it’s all a very tranquil Autumn …
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Rae Beckwith delivers Marmalade Lupin to Dalemain
On 1st July 2020 and braving the rain, Rae Beckwith, RHS Judge and lupin breeder delivered some specimens of the Marmalade lupin to Jane Hasell-McCosh of Dalemain. The story of the Marmalade lupin can be found elsewhere on this site https://cumbria-in-bloom.org.uk/story/the-quest-for-the-dalemain-marmalade-lupin/ After the lupins were handed over we were given a privileged tour of the …
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The Way Ahead – a view from Rae Beckwith
As we see the reduction in Covid-19 cases maybe we can at long last see some light at the end of the tunnel. It’s been a long journey and one which has left many sad outcomes. However through Bloom and Gardening in general huge numbers of people have found peace and a pleasurable way of …
