Father Luke Larner, priest in charge of Saint Andrews, Biscot, shares the vision for the new community garden and wellbeing hub they are creating at the church. Three years ago I was sent off to Bedford as an apprentice, or curate, as we call it in the church. I learned a lot, but we reallyContinue reading “New community garden for peace and wellbeing”
Category Archives: Green spaces
Discover the apple amnesty
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”
Water a street tree near you
Street trees are an important form of climate change adaptation, as they provide shade and cooling during increasingly hot summers. They also add beauty and character to our streets, and clean the air. So we need our street trees, and we need to plant more of them! Unfortunately, young trees are vulnerable to the sameContinue reading “Water a street tree near you”
What could you forage in your local park?
How many edible plants could you find on a stroll through your local park? Residents of High Town got to find out recently, on a walk in People’s Park with Jane Simmons, aka The Hitchin Forager. Starting at the park’s green flag, it took a matter of yards to find the first edibles tucked awayContinue reading “What could you forage in your local park?”
The wild future of Bradgers Hill
Conservation volunteer Nivan Hammond on why Bradgers Hill Wilder Futures is important for the site and the community. Bradger’s hill is a distinctive area, both in terms of its place in the memories of local people as well as its status as a classic area of chalk grassland. When I was younger, it was regularContinue reading “The wild future of Bradgers Hill”
Zero Carbon Luton 