Category Archives: News
Apple Day
Saturday 16th October 12 ’till 3. Come along and try some different heritage varieties and whats generraly available on site. Find out how to get involved int eh community orchard. Make some juice with our new apple press, it could … Continue reading
Orchard, June and July work days
We have organised two more Community Orchard work days in June and July. If you haven’t been down yet it would be great to see you. Also, if you have family or friends who are interested in growing fruit who … Continue reading
Plant Sale Day
Saturday 22nd May 2010 12:00 ’till 15:00 We’re having a Plant Sale Day to help you all get rid of spare seedlings you’ve raised or buy ones you’re short of. All proceeds go towards maintaining / improving the site. All … Continue reading
Seed Potato Days 2010
This year’s Potato Days are on 21st and 22nd February. Plenty more on sale too including onion sets, shalotts and a selection from the shop. Refreshments will be available, help yourself to tea or coffee
Spring 2010 Newsletter
The latest edition of the Old Trafford Amateur Gardeners’ Society Newsletter is now online. To download it, click on this link A printed version is being sent out to those not on email/without internet access. January 27th 2010
Seed Potatoes
Hi plotholders, We are about to order our selection of potatoes for the spring. Our potato days in the pavilion take place around February time. Last year we had 13 varieties including some organic potatoes (Sarpo Mira and Sarpo Axona). … Continue reading
Burning Time is Here Again..
October is rapidly approaching and the season for fires. Yey! We’re all waiting for the magic moment when we can start clearing away the organic debris of a years’ growing. Please remember the guidelines about burning on your plot – … Continue reading
New Beginnings
In 2008 Old Trafford Amateur Gardeners’ Society (OTAGS) committee decided to adopt a hard to let plot on its site in Old Trafford. This plot, number 49, had not been properly cultivated since 1995 so it seemed a good idea … Continue reading
Open Day 2006
In the begining we had only the profit from the shop…… With a grant from VCAT (Voluntary & Community Action Trafford) and volunteers we cleared the old pavillion, re-felted the roof and held our first Open Day. This helped us raise … Continue reading
