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Grow Your Own in Acocks Green

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Kit Barlow

Would you like to grow your own fruit and veg? An allotment garden can bring you that freshly-picked flavour, more time in nature, fresh air and exercise and is a great way to encourage children to eat more healthy food … Continue reading →

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A New Community Orchard in Acocks Green

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to the Urban Orchard Project, Acocks Green is the lucky recipient of the planting of a new orchard which will benefit local people for years to come with fresh and healthy fruit. This is another enhancement to the wonderful … Continue reading →

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Fresh Food, Fresh Air and Exercise

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Kit Barlow

Acocks Green has allotments available for this year, and this is a great time to get stuck in and start growing your own fruit and vegetables. Some of the benefits to having your own allotment: Healthy Eating There are a … Continue reading →

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Get Digging in Acocks Green!

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Kit Barlow

Did you know that there are plots available at our local allotments?  Allotment gardening offers a great opportunity to get fitter, grow lots of healthy fruit and vegetables and meet other gardeners to share ideas, successes and failures! If you are … Continue reading →

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