So far our guest speakers have treated us to some excellent practical and theoretical horticultural training opportunities – and Jessica was no exception.

An allotment holder and (soon to be) graduate in the Kew Diploma, Jessica delivered a very professional series of planting and seed bed preparation demonstrations - supplemented with a detailed knowledge of the Brassica family.

Consequently, we managed to plant out a whole bed of cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts, borecole and chard (not strictly – well not at all - a Brassica) fully enlightened as to why the Brassicaceae family is also called the Cruciferae family. More useful Brassica facts will be revealed in the workshop “factsheets” soon to be posted on the website.
 

Just a quick reminder about the Brassicas workshop coming up on 6th June

Jessica from Kew Gardens will be delivering the next HCFA workshop on brassicas. We will be taken through the preparation, planting and pests of a number of brassica varieties including – Kale, Borecole, Purple Sprouting Brocolli, Red and Curly Headed Cabbage and Chard. We will also be looking at techniques for protecting brassica crops from pigeon.

Subject: Brassicas

Guest speaker: Jessica Evans

Date: 6th June

Time: 10:30 to 12:30

Venue: Faggs Road allotments - www.hcfa.org.uk/faggs-road-site

Cost: £3 entrance fee

We look forward to seeing you there.

For further information contact Alex Morrell – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it