Christopher Smith, Author at Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses

We did it!

Christopher Smith2022-07-09T10:02:38+01:00

Brockwell Barn is now complete...

We did it!Christopher Smith2022-07-09T10:02:38+01:00

Christopher Smith2022-06-29T10:54:23+01:00

... and a visit from the RHS judges

Gooseberries, Loganberries and BoysenberriesChristopher Smith2022-06-29T10:54:23+01:00

Christopher Smith2022-06-26T14:38:43+01:00

The summer solstice marks a turning point in the growing year

Harvesting now!Christopher Smith2022-06-26T14:38:43+01:00

Christopher Smith2022-06-20T12:09:22+01:00

It's time to do some harvesting

Summer is here!Christopher Smith2022-06-20T12:09:22+01:00

Christopher Smith2022-06-07T17:20:13+01:00

can you help us create more postcards for the greenhouse shop?

Sweet peas, Cuttings and LinoChristopher Smith2022-06-07T17:20:13+01:00

Christopher Smith2022-06-01T15:23:51+01:00

We are having a bit of a problem with orange aphids in the lower greenhouse

Aphids and AphidiusChristopher Smith2022-06-01T15:23:51+01:00

Christopher Smith2022-05-26T21:43:06+01:00

we have planted our squash plants and indeterminate tomatoes

Squash Tomatoes andChristopher Smith2022-05-26T21:43:06+01:00

Christopher Smith2022-05-20T09:38:51+01:00

Meanwhile in the garden we have now entered the season in which the elder or elderberry tree (Sambucus nigra) flowers.

Our Elders…Christopher Smith2022-05-20T09:38:51+01:00

Christopher Smith2022-05-10T18:16:46+01:00

This week we will be pruning the vine by removing the new growth just after the first bunch of grapes

Pruning our vine for fruitingChristopher Smith2022-05-10T18:16:46+01:00