6 peaceful green spaces in Hull city centre 8th May 2019 Hull has some beautiful, peaceful green spaces near to the city centre. Parks, gardens and flowerbeds are just a short walk from the hustle and bustle, perfect for a relaxing lunch in the sun, mid-morning walk or afternoon read. Here are 6 of the best: And find loads more about the city’s top green spaces […] Read more News National Gardening Week
Search on for best garden among Hull tenants 8th May 2019 Green-fingered Hull City Council tenants will be again given the chance to show off their gardening skills. And this year’s Hull City Council Tenants’ Garden Competition will includes more categories than ever. Two new categories – Gardening Undertaken in a Confined Space and Best Container, have been added to awards for Best Individual Garden and […] Read more Housing News National Gardening Week
Video: Hull’s urban vegetable patch in heart of city centre 2nd May 2019 It’s that time of year when gardeners are busy planting for this year’s crop, but did you know there’s a vegetable patch right in the heart of Hull city centre? Next to the taxi rank outside the Wilson Centre is an urban vegetable patch maintained by a dedicated team of green-fingered volunteers who come together […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Public Health National Gardening Week
How gardens are breaking cultural barriers in Hull 1st May 2019 In a corner of west Hull sits a piece of land that is bringing together a world of cultures. Constable Street allotment, based just behind Coltman Street off Hessle Road, is a hotbed of different cultures. Volunteer Lausanne Tranter, who runs the diverse community space, said people who are unable to communicate through language barriers […] Read more Environment News National Gardening Week
The beautiful secret garden hidden away in Orchard Park 30th April 2019 Hidden away in Orchard Park lies an unassuming piece of land, the potential of which was only realised after it was converted into a tranquil community garden by local resident and eco-warrior, Jeannie Webster. Since its discovery in 1998, the Rainbow Garden has been nurtured into a place for the whole community to enjoy. And […] Read more News National Gardening Week
Hull’s stunning wildflower meadows are back 29th April 2019 The meadows are back – and they’re bigger and better than ever. Hull’s stunning wildflower meadows will be making a reappearance this summer, with some new areas. This year, even more streets will see swathes of the popular wildflowers springing up, as well as in Holwell Road, Bude Road and Holderness High Road. Species including […] Read more Environment News National Gardening Week
