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Tales from the plot

[Bristol] Eileen Haste | 25.05.2010 16:25

An exhibition celebrating the story of Bristol's allotments and history of urban gardening
Be transported to the plot in this new audio-visual exhibition;
sit in the potting shed and listen to some of Bristol's fine allotmenteers and get the chance to hear their top secret gardening tips.
Explore the history of gardening culture - from market to guerrilla, from Dig for Victory to the 'grow your own' revolution.

Exhibition
Bristol central library Tues 22 – Tues 29 June (Library opening times)
St Werburghs City Farm community room Thurs 1– Weds 7 July (10am-4pm)
Knowle West Health park 9-15 July (10am-6pm)
Harbourside festival in the Bristol Village Fayre area
Sat 31 July (11am-10pm) & Sun 1 Aug (11 am-7pm)
Create centre Wed 4 – Sat 21 Aug (Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm Sat 10am-4pm)
See overleaf for venue locations

Events
Bristol Central Library Sat 26 June 12-2pm. Outside the main entrance
Come have some Gro-Fun - learn just how easy it is to grow your own salad and go home with a salad seed pot.

GRO-FUN - a not-for-profit organisation working to inspire and empower people in the city to grow their own food. www.grofun.org.uk
St Werburghs City Farm Fri 3 July 2-4pm
Come and meet allotment gardeners, pick up some tips and share your own.
Plus - visit Grofun’s allotment, pick up a map at the exhibition at the farm to find your way there. (2 mins away)
Fri 2 July & Sat 3 July 12-5pm
Knowle West Health Park Fri 9 July 2-4pm
Come and meet allotment gardeners and learn how to create an edible and medicinal garden.
Exhibition visits
We are inviting school groups and community groups to visit the exhibition. Please get in touch to arrange your visit and learn more about what we can offer your party.


[Bristol] Eileen Haste
- Original article on IMC Bristol: http://bristol.indymedia.org/article/692495