Do you need inspiration? I happened upon a National Gardens Scheme (ngs) open garden when working in Hammersmith the other day and managed to grab a look.  It was inspirational - it was probably about 5m x 2 and a half.  Enough space to sit outside the kitchen on a bench and have a cup of coffee and enjoy the plants in front of you and growing up the walls/fence. A peaceful little green oasis away from the grey hard surfaced pavements and busy A4.  It had grass in the middle - not a lot but real grass proving that you don't have to turn any small garden into a patio.  I wished I'd had more time...  there were quite a few other gardens in the area which were open with the proceeds going to the charities that the ngs support. https://www.ngs.org.uk/ (and apparently there is also tea and cake) Ealing in Bloom Now I have heard of this but see fewer and fewer posters around.  The deadline for entering your garden, patio etc is 8th June.  You have to email or go to the library to get a form. https://www.ealingallotmentspartnership.co.uk/images/ealing-in-bloom/ealing-in-Bloom-2018-Poster.pdf Please don't believe that it is so much easier to have a patio and pots because so many plants - if you choose the right ones ie not just the ones you fancy - will grow far better and will be less effort and less demanding growing in a garden than pots where you have to constantly keep on watering and feeding.  Have a look at the shrubs which grow well in gardens around you - and give a neighbour a hand when they become less mobile - please!  It will not only make our streets a lot more pleasant but will be good for the well-being of many.

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Topic	Date Posted	Posted By
GARDENS:  National Gardens Scheme (ngs) and Ealinng in Bloom	05/06/18 21:51:00	Philippa Bond
Re:GARDENS:  Ealing in Bloom - Last Day for Entries/Brentford Community Planting	08/06/18 12:01:00	Philippa Bond
Re:Re:GARDENS:  Royal Horticultural Society	10/06/18 18:44:00	Philippa Bond
Re:Re:Re:GARDENS:  Royal Horticultural Society	17/06/18 14:49:00	Janice Evans
Re:Re:Re:Re:GARDENS:  Royal Horticultural Society	17/06/18 14:50:00	Janice Evans
Re: Porous & Permeable Front Gardens are needed to avoid flooding risks	21/06/18 11:43:00	Philippa Bond
Re:Re: Porous & Permeable Front Gardens are needed to avoid flooding risks	21/06/18 11:55:00	Janice Evans
Re:Re:Re: Porous & Permeable Front Gardens are needed to avoid flooding risks	03/07/18 03:10:00	Philippa Bond

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