Plant Sale

Posted on May 4, 2012 by TonyW

The WYOG Plant Sale will be held on Saturday 19th May at Saltaire Farmers Market.

Not only is it a great chance to fill in some of the gaps in your sowing, it’s a great way to donate extra plants that you don’t have space for.

A variety of plants are welcome – unusual veg/herb plants especially good – and we hope to have a special section for plants grown from Heritage seeds. Flowering plants and perennials sell well too.

You can download a copy of the poster on the right by clicking on it, and there is also a pdf of a 3-up flyer.

Sold Out!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by TonyW

Sorry, if you missed Potato Day you are now too late.

We have sold out of all potato varieties for 2012.

Garden Organic – Growing from the Roots Conference

Posted on April 28, 2012 by TonyW

A Conference for sowing the seed of an idea, laying the groundwork of a project and growing innovative, enriching ideas that will improve your communities and grow the organic movement.

See the Garden Organic website for details.

Pesticide residues in food – public meeting

Posted on April 27, 2012 by TonyW

Defra Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food are holding an open meeting to discuss pesticide residues in food. It’s on Wed 16th May at the Park Inn in York, and topics include:

What are growers doing about pesticides?
Does my food contain any pesticide residues?
How is my food checked for pesticide residues?
Where can I find more information?

The meeting is free and there will be a buffet lunch.

For further details see the HSE website or to register phone 01904 455980 or e-mail prif@hse.gsi.gov.uk

First for Gardener’s World

Posted on April 16, 2012 by TonyW

Check out Gardener’s World this Friday at 8.30 – 9.00pm on BBC 2 : WYOG member and horticulturalist Jack First will be appearing on the programme to demonstrate his hot bed system.

Jack has worked in agriculture since the 60′s and for the last six years has been researching and perfecting the hot bed technique, which allows you to grow tender crops at any time of the year.

He has run courses which a number of members have attended, and has written a book on the subject which is awaiting publication, and is available to give talks on the subject.

You can find out more at his website www.jackfirst.co.ukand register your interest for when the boook is published.

Wine tasting

Posted on March 28, 2012 by TonyW

Join us on April 23rd for an evening of wine tasting at YoYo’s in Shipley.

Vinceremos, the UK’s longest established organic wine importer, will be supplying a range of red and white wines for your delectation.

YoYo’s in Shipley will be open from 5.30 and you will be able to order food for the interval. YoYo’s offer a a unique mix of Japanese, Chinese and Thai cuisine.

Timetable

6.45 for 7.00

Arrival / opportunity to order food for interval

7.00 – 8.00 Introduction & whites.

8.00 – 8.30 Interval

8.30 – 9.30 Reds

9.30 Close

Tickets are £6 and are available from sueandpetertaylor@yahoo.co.uk or from YoYo’s.

Hotbed update

Posted on March 15, 2012 by TonyW

Several members attended one of Jack First’s hotbed courses recently, and here’s an update on how the hotbed is doing.

On thursday the 8th all seed had germinated including the potatoes. The hotbed temperature was 35?C and the growing medium was 18?C.

More updates to follow…

Climate Change Week

Posted on March 8, 2012 by TonyW

Climate Week is next week, 12th-18th March, and there are plenty of things to get involved with. See attached flyer for full list of events.

BEES have organised a couple of bike related activities.

Monday 12th March: Cycle Cinema at Bradford University

Come along and watch short movies and a major climate change focussed feature film all powered by pedal power!
Taking place in the students union at the university this fun and interactive event will really show how hard the power stations have to work to make your film watching experience.

With short films starting at 5pm and the main feature film at around 6pm this event will take place in the lecture theatre (0.51 upstairs). Free car parking is available from 5.30pm on site – to find us see – http://www.bradford.ac.uk/contact-and-find-us/how-to-find-us.
On Wednesday they are having a cycle to work day, with a free breakfast in the cafe upstairs at Culture Fusion (125 Thornton Rd, Bradford, BD1 2EP). Join the Aire Valley Bike Bus going from Keighley to Bradford everyday. A great way for first time cyclists to commute into work benefiting from safety in numbers and an opportunity to meet like minded people. Plus, get a tour around the new Culture Fusion building, then finish with a free breakfast and amazing views of Bradford from the top floor cafe.

For more info contact Natalie on 01274 307228 or natalieredd@hotmail.co.uk.

Don’t worry if you missed Potato Day…

Posted on February 20, 2012 by TonyW

UPDATE : We are sold out of spuds for 2012, sorry!

We have some left overs. There are varying amounts of the varieties below. Phone John on 01274 580119 (after 6pm) or 07890 916844, but hurry, they are going fast!

Look out for us at the Saltaire Farmers Market, 3rd Saturday of the month, March, April and May.

First earlies

Sharpe’s Express, Duke of York, Arran Pilot, Maris Bard, Colleen, Rocket, Bambino, Witch Hill

Second earlies

Shetland Black, Dunbar Rover

Maincrop

Ambo, Romano, Majestic, Peachbloom, Golden Wonder, Kerr’s Pink, Arran Victory, Record

What a great Potato Day!

Posted on February 19, 2012 by TonyW

What a fantastic day, we sold 909.5Kg of potatoes to enthusiastic growers, in just four hours. Big thanks to all volunteers and everyone who came and bought potatoes.