The pandemic has galvanised a new movement of growers and seed-savers: could this be the start of a fresh era of seed diversity? positive.news/society/seed-d…

Do you #grow #plants? From kitchen herb pots, to wild flowers or garden vegetables, did you know that natural bacteria from digging in the soil induces relaxation in the mind & body? Try it with your #family!#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2021 #ConnectWithNature IncredibleEdibleBury BERA Nature, Outdoor Learning & Play SIG

Our #plants #sale is on, we're outside the base at Nuttall Park #Ramsbottom. There are plenty of plants available. We will be selling from 10am using social distancing to enable everyone to see the plants safely 💚 @thisisrammysite

Get involved to help bees and nature thrive in Bury! Join the Walk for the Bees and have a fun day out planting wildflowers along the Irwell Sculpture Trail. Sign up now and receive a wildflower seed pack to help revive the nature in our community. walkforthebees.com

"#Gardening isn’t about #plants, it’s about everything else: the #soil, the #insects, the #birds, #mammals and #reptiles, and how you sit in this #world. The plants are the final flourish, the #gift of #reciprocity from all the others." ~ Alys Fowler > theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Over 35,000 emails have been sent to UK supermarkets asking them to remove synthetic pesticide products from their shelves. Co-op & Waitrose & Partners have agreed, but we need the others to follow. Please follow link to support @PAN_UK's important campaign... pan-uk.org/take-pesticide…

Normally this time of year is filled with #hope and joy at the emergence of #spring. The news of the awful #war in #Ukraine and the suffering is making it hard for many to comfortably & freely feel happiness or joy right now. Danny English wrote this #poem to help process this.

This Sunday (1.30-4pm) our volunteers are learning the art of ‘grafting’ new apple trees. We’ll keep safe the old genes of our orchard and plant new trees afresh in hope for the future - all under the instruction of the most wonderful Sharon Hockenhull 🍏 shoutout.wix.com/so/4bNzM00qa?l…

No matter what your age there's nothing better than working together for the #community 💙💛 Keep your eye out for #FreebieFriday in #Ramsbottom 🌻

12 packs of #sunflower #seeds left at market place (behind the urn) for #FreebieFriday 🌻 Please help yourself... @thisisrammysite #Ramsbottom

1/3We've been #smelling scents of wild #garlic & watching it grow & spread along the #riverside for weeks now. Now is time for some #wildgarlic #pesto. Do you have a suitable #stream or #river near you, or one to visit over the weekend, to gather from? Leeds Arts Health and Wellbeing Network (LAHWN) Canal & River Trust

1/2If you've sourced wild garlic ready for the weekend, then why not go the whole hog, make our #pesto AND these utterly delicious #wildgarlic #campfire #calzones - perfect #mothersdaygift! A #walk followed by lunch alfresco! Link in 2/2 Muddy Faces Dr Tracy Ann Hayes JNC FRGS SFHEA 🐻🌍 💙 Megan McCubbin

It's #FreebieFriday 🌻 that means you can pick up some INCREDIBLE #sunflower & #aquilegia #seeds, plus leaflets to help you share the #IncredibleEdible love 💙💛 Head to Market Place in #Ramsbottom, opposite The Chocolate Cafe and in front of Mrs P's luxury Ice Cream & Coffee House 😍 @thisisrammysite

The most #sustainable compost is #homemade. Compost heaps create fantastic #free compost & provide additional habitats for #nature. Every #garden & #restaurant should have a #compost heap - don't miss out on this free but #valuable resource! pumpkinbeth.com/2022/03/homema… #Gardening

.Mud & Bloom🌱 asks: What happens if you submerge a dandelion in water? #Dandelions are pretty amazing. Did you know that you can #eat or #drink every part of the #dandelion - the #flower, #leaves, and #root! Find out more at mudandbloom.com/blog/dandelion…

Boost your #wellbeing by spending time in #nature Do you know a #family in #Ramsbottom who'd benefit from #FREE #fun & #creative time in nature with We Be Kids? Nuttall Park 22 May #Art #Craft #Yoga #Mindfulness #WillowWeaving #Campfire #Cooking #Storytelling @thisisrammysite

What an absolutely INCREDIBLE day at Nuttall Park with We Be Kids, #WildSouls & the #JoyOfWillow ✨ See them all at facebook.com/12977052710134… #Nature #Storytelling #Yoga #WillowWeaving #CampfireCooking #Gardening #Wellbeing Bury Council Team4Nature Network Of Wellbeing

Have you heard about The Right to Grow Campaign? RTGCampaign A community right to grow is a grassroots campaign to grow food on public land. “Let’s find unloved bits of land, roll our sleeves up & grow food on them” It is our vision for a healthier greener future. 🌍

#FREE #Event: #Nature #Activities for #Families! Come and join the #fun, ALL welcome... Boost your #wellbeing at Nuttall Park #Ramsbottom, July 10th, 10am-1pm. #Storytelling, #Campfire #Cooking, #WillowWeaving, #Planting & #Yoga with We Be Kids 🪶 @thisisrammysite Bury Council

It's no fun having an unwanted Covid visitor in the house again! We're gutted to have to cancel Sunday's event 😒 Tracey Coatman austin wharton Pete Fillery 🌎 IERamsbottom 🌎 joy ladds @thisisrammysite