Community gardener Konni Deppe tells the story of Luton’s fruit trees and orchards, and an inspired idea to use up surplus apples. The problem Do you know of an apple tree near you where the fruit doesn’t get picked? You’re not alone. Surprisingly, many fruit trees in Luton’s back gardens and public places go unharvested.Continue reading “Discover the apple amnesty”
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The Mall harvests its first honey
In 2021 The Mall installed a beehive on the roof, swiftly followed by a second one and a pollinator garden. In September this year they extracted their first honey harvest and sold it to shoppers, raising £680 for Luton Foodbank. Two members of staff have volunteered as trainee beekeepers, who removed 30 frames from theContinue reading “The Mall harvests its first honey”
Zero Carbon Luton 