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ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

Enrol as an associate member for £1-00 per year to take

part in our Social activities and to purchase items from

our shop at weekends

GATE LOCKS

To reduce problems with our gate locks we oil them on a regular basis (if we remember) - about once a month. Unfortunately this does mean that keys may well get a bit messy for a few days so please be aware.

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Likewise if you have any suggestions for improving your site, please Email us using this email address

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LINKS TO DETAILS

Potatoes for 2020 (view varieties)

Seed Catalogues and Orders

Committee Policy Documents

Data Protection

2019 AGM

T H E A S S O C I A T I O N S H O P

O p e n 9 A M t o N o o n S a t & S u n

Trips have been arranged for the following venues:

Kew Gardens and in March next year at Brick Lane

Details here

Editions of the quarterly magazine “Grass Roots” can be viewed by clicking the link below.

(You will leave this website)

www.rhs.org.uk/grassroots

GDPR

You must have heard about the new

DATA protection rules.

So here is how we will protect your data.

HBAGA-008 & HBAGA009

November / December on the plot

Clean/disinfect greenhouses.

Now is the time to generally clean up your plot, clearing any fallen leaves or other debris from the plot.

If you have any plants in containers raise the container to allow drainage.

Cover Brassicas with netting if pigeons are a problem.

Insulate outdoor containers with bubble wrap to prevent frost damage.

Burn or dispose of any debris that is not suitable for composting.

Place grease bands around fruit trees to avoid damage caused by the winter moth.

Start planting out winter bedding.

Plum - plant trees from now to early March

Blackberries - buy and plant (up to end February)

Broad Beans - sow seeds outside for an early crop

Jerusalem Artichoke - harvest into late winter

At home; don’t forget to put out bird food to encourage winter birds.

(With thanks to RHS )

B O N F I R E L I G H T I N G T I M E S

PLOT RENTS

Plot rents are due on 1st January next and must be paid before the end of that month.

They should be paid in the shop (by cash or cheque).

Payment by BACS is possible - contact David for details and confirmation of the amount amount due.

We are already accepting rents in the shop now.

Subscriptions for Associate Members for 2020 will also be due in January.

Please pay next time you visit the shop.

SLUG PELLETS

The UK ban on blue metaldehyde has been over-ruled by the courts due to poor procedures. However, we will not be stocking this product again as the ban is likely to be re-applied and the product is regarded as harmful to wildlife beyond its target. Alternatives are available.

We no longer stock metaldehyde pellets.

An invasive non-native Hornet which is a highly aggressive predator which poses a significant risk to Honey bees and other polinators.

Details here

ASIAN HORNETS

UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR

Feb : Committee Meeting

Dec: Committee Meeting

Jan : Kew Gardens : Board coach 2-30

Mar: Brick Lane Trip

BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL 2020

LAST CHANCE

A Few seats REMAINING

BOOK NOW

No MORE BOOKINGS AFTER 15 th December

BROWNS seed catalogues are now in the Shop. An early order would be appreciated for quick delivery with a maximum discount. If you have latest catalogue then order here.

Download “Seed Order Form” : “Potato order Form”

POTATOES AND SETS

Potatoes and sets are due in the shop in January.

Reservations for potatoes being taken in the shop