Can’t make it to an Our Year NURTURE & NOURISH gardening event but still want to join in? You can easily “grow your own” something pink! Our Year is bringing food-themed events to 2024 with a chance for Add a delicious crunch to your summer communities to celebrate, enjoy salad with delicious radishes: entertainment and learn more about Sow the seed thinly straight into different cultures. the ground (make sure there are no lumps or stones) or into a large The Big Family Picnic plant pot filled with compost. 14 Jul 2024, 10am - 3pm Sprinkle onto the soil, then cover with more soil (about 1.5cm). Bring a picnic and blanket to Firm down gently and water. Pontefract Castle! Explore this historic Keep moist and you will start to site and enjoy family activities see the seeds appear after about 7 including giant garden games, crafts, days. Your radishes will be ready to sand play and more. Let your eat in about 4 to 6 weeks. imagination run wild with the library’s storytelling! If flowers are more your thing, try sowing some cosmos seeds: Peddler Market @ Tileyard North Firstly, prepare your soil (seeds 16/17 Aug, 18/19 Oct & 20/21 Dec always like fine soil/compost) and Expect one of the country’s leading sow either straight into the garden street food events, with award- or a large pot. winning cuisine, independent craft Sow the seeds about 5 cm apart drinks, live music and entertainment. and 1 inch deep. Keep them moist and wait for the seedlings to appear. Thin them out if there are too many as they like room to grow. You can leave them in the garden (bees love them) or use then as cut flowers in your home. 20 NURTURE & NOURISH

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