SPRING IS ON THE WAY...we had a little taster and it's bringing out the blossoms and the flowers. Lovely for everyone to see and great for the bees.

MUSIC IN THE GARDEN...hear these amazing early instruments played marvelously by Doncaster Waites this Saturday around the garden between 11 and 1. It's FREE and you can enjoy a cuppa, homemade soup and cake.

SPRING CLEAN...we gave the station planters a tidy up yesterday. Everything is coming up nicely. Look at these lovely chives. We've added some extra plants. Thanks to whoever has been tending them. They... facebook.com/SpringvaleComm…

PROGRESS ON THE LANE...it was all systems go spreading the latest delivery of road chippings for the lane and planting the latest batch of plants. Volunteers worked their socks off and are making a... facebook.com/SpringvaleComm…

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING...calling all members! Our AGM will be on Wednesday 17th April at 9am at the garden. If you want to contribute to the agenda or stand as a Trustee please send an e mail to [email protected] by Friday 5th April.

THANKS BMBC AND TWIGGS...great work done today. Planting trees, spreading road palings, shovelling wood chippings and more. We didn't have the sunshine but we had sunny volunteers. The hats and flags??...part of Great British Spring Clean.

WE'RE ON THE TREASURE MAP... The Love Volunteering Treasure Hunt begins today! Check out the brand new app at lovevolunteering.co.uk where you can sign up to the challenge and find out about some of the jolly good volunteering opportunities on offer.... bit.ly/2HZLYMB

SPRING IS HERE...what lovely photos taken at the garden by Alwyn. It's wonderful to see the butterflies coming out.

WHEELCHAIR WANTED...can anyone donate a wheelchair for visitors to use? It needs to be suitable for rougher ground so users can access grassed areas. Contact us via Facebook or by e mail to [email protected] Thanks

PERENNIALS READY...we have lots of lovely perennials ready now. They're just 2.50 each. Call in Wednesday or Saturday between 10 and 2 and be spoilt for choice.

HELLEBORES...these are gorgeous and in a couple of weeks there should be a few for sale.

BATH TIME?...If you can make use of a bathtub (+plug) for a pond, sunken garden, animal trough or a bath!! please contact Mary on 762251 or 07951292386. Shame for it to go to waste.

CAN'T MAKE SATURDAY TO BUY PLANTS AND PRODUCE?...no problem. We're open Easter Sunday between 11 and 1. You can have a cuppa and cake too.

THANKS FOR COMING TO THE EGG HUNT...we had two fantastic days. The proceeds from the hunt and the refreshments will go towards more garden activities.

TOMATO PLANTS AVAILABLE NOW...lots of different varieties. Only £1. Cucumbers, aubergines and peppers well on their way. Trays of 6 veg plants of various kinds, only £1.50. We'll be open on Wednesday and Saturday 10 till 2. Get growing!!

LOOK WHO VISITED...lovely Kate Rusby stocking up on plants and veggies and checking out our gorgeous nature area.

LETTUCE...aren't these great? Available and ready to eat now. Remember we grow all the veg without chemicals. You can buy them with the roots on as living lettuce so they last longer. You can also try some baby leaves...some have a kick!

SPRINGVALE SCHOOL SEEDS...they're growing nicely. Won't be long before they can go out. Best wait until the possibility of frost has passed.

AUBERGINE, CUCUMBER, PEPPER PLANTS...available now. Only £1. They look smashing. We're open Wednesday and Saturday 10 till 2. We've still got tomato plants and they're going fast!

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