I popped into Lymington yesterday, and dropped by the Greengrocer in Angel Court. Natasha has only had the business since August this year, and has a good range of fruit and veg - all clearly marked where it has been grown.

I spoke to Natasha for a while and she is keen to promote local food:

• She is already stocking locally grown chillies, and Setley Ridge jams and chutneys - ideal christmas gifts!
• She would like to hear from anyone who grows their own food, and…

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After a week of publicity, Lymington now have seven (yes! 7!!) new gardens for sharing, one in Hordle, and more in Lymington.

So, if you live in the SO41  postcode and looking for more growing space please contact Emily or Rachel on the numbers below.

However, they will…

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Further to matching our first garden to its new gardener, we have been offered another garden in central Lymington and are looking for a gardener ideally within walking or cycling distance.

 

Plot details: There is currently a vegetable patch of approximately 5 x 6m plus an additional 3 x 6m grass area which can be dug up and used. A photo is attached. It is ideal for a beginner gardener as the owner is an experienced vegetable grower and will be growing their own veg alongside the… Continue

Transition Lymington have started to set up a local Land Share scheme for the SO41 area. So far we have been offered a garden in central Lymington and are looking for a gardener ideally within walking or cycling distance of the garden.

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I have just picked up the Brockenhurst College Adult Education Brochure and there are a few courses in there, that might be of interest:

At Lymington Community Centre

Fruit and Veg - How to Grow your Own,

3 sessions on a Tuesday morning or a Thursday night starting Oct 10 or Jan 2011.

Phone 01509 679457

Courses at Ringwood School, Parsonage Lane, Ringwood including

Sewing - Learn to…

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