Kings Moat Gardening Club
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Save the date
Wednesday 20th May 7:30pm
Westminster Park Community Centre
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Our first evening meeting is coming up — and everyone is welcome!
A great chance to come along, meet others, and get involved in what we’re building together.
More details to follow soon…
👉 New members always welcome - Contact us on:
gardeningclub@kingsmoatcommunity.co.uk
Want to help garden birds?
Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB
🌿 Putting up bird feeders in your garden may seem kind but it could be putting some species at serious risk, according to the UK's largest bird charity🌿
You may have seen recent articles including Gardeners’ World and RSPB advising against the use of bird feeders during the summer months.
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Encourage natural feeding
Experts are increasingly recommending a shift towards planting bird-friendly flora. By doing so, we can create a more natural environment where birds are able to forage as they would in the wild.
One of the main concerns is that feeders can facilitate the spread of disease among birds. With many birds gathering at a single feeding point and without any natural way of cleaning their beaks between visits, any infected individual could potentially pass illness on to other birds using the same feeder.
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🌿 Community Litter Pick Success at Kings Moat 🌿
Thank you to everyone who took part in the
Gardening Club’s first community litter pick
In less than an hour, volunteers collected over 20 bags of rubbish across 8 areas of the estate, a fantastic result and a real improvement to our local environment.
It was great to see residents coming together and making such a visible difference across Kings Moat.
Our thanks to Councillor Matt Carter for coming along and taking part – it was a fantastic event.
👏 Well done everyone – a brilliant team effort
If you weren’t able to join this time, you’d be very welcome at future events
even a small amount of time can make a big difference
and it’s a great way to meet others in the community
👉 If you’d like to get involved in future activities, you can register your interest by emailing the Gardening Club:
gardeningclub@kingsmoatcommunity.co.uk
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🧤 Planting Ideas for Kings Moat 🌿
Residents are invited to share ideas for planting across Kings Moat.
The aim is to bring ideas together in one place so they reflect considered input from across the community.
Suggestions might include seasonal colour, wildlife-friendly planting or low-maintenance options.
📩 Ideas can be shared by replying to the Gardening Club email: gardeningclub@kingsmoatcommunity.co.uk
or via the website:
kmcwebsite@kingsmoatcommunity.co.uk
Responses will be brought together into a simple community summary.
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🧤 Community Litter-Pick Update 🌿
We have now received our litter pickers and high-visibility vests from the Your Streets team.
Our event is also now officially part of the
Keep Britain Tidy Great British Spring Clean
A big thank you in advance for being part of such a positive, nationwide effort to look after our local environment at Kings Moat.
New members always welcome - Contact us on:
Kings Moat Gardening Club
An independent, volunteer-led community group
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Our April Meeting
Community Litter-Pick
Come along and help keep Kings Moat looking clean, tidy and welcoming for everyone.
We’re holding a Community Litter Pick on Good Friday, 3rd April and everyone is welcome to join in.
Meet at: Small Children’s Park, Neptune Street
Meet from: 10:00am
Set off: 10:30am
Bring the family and join us for a positive community event. It’s a great way to meet neighbours, spend some time outdoors and make a real difference to our local area.
We will provide litter-pickers, hi-vis vests and bin bags.
Please bring your own gloves.
Filled bin bags will be collected by the Council after the event.
So we have an idea of numbers, please
RSVP by Monday 23rd March to gardeningclub@kingsmoatcommunity.co.uk
New members always welcome - Contact us on:
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Gardening with a Greenhouse
Talk by Vince, Grosvenor Garden Centre Plant Manager
At our March Gardening Club meeting, we were delighted to welcome Vince, Plant Manager at the garden centre, who shared practical advice and insights on gardening with a greenhouse.
Vince explained the importance of good air circulation, particularly when growing tropical plants, and suggested that using a small fan can help reduce excess moisture and prevent fungal problems. He also reminded gardeners to check propagators regularly, as warm and damp conditions can encourage mildew.
The talk included several useful growing tips. Nasturtiums can be trained to grow vertically, making them ideal for smaller spaces, while loofahs can be successfully grown in a greenhouse. Vince also explained that dahlias are tender perennials native to Mexico, which is why they need protection from frost. Biennials can be started in the greenhouse, allowing plants to establish while waiting for the following season.
Vince also spoke about how climate change is affecting gardening, noting that plants such as forsythia are now flowering several weeks earlier than they did in the past.
For gardeners wanting to learn more about plants, Vince recommended the excellent online resource Plants of the World Online from Kew Gardens:
https://powo.science.kew.org
We are very grateful to Vince for sharing his knowledge and helping to make the session both informative and inspiring.
Members also enjoyed swapping seeds and sharing gardening magazines.
As always, the meeting was relaxed and friendly, with time to chat and exchange ideas with fellow gardeners.
New members always welcome - Contact us on:
gardeningclub@kingsmoatcommunity.co.uk
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Theme of our next meeting is Gardening with a Greenhouse
Whether you already have a greenhouse, are thinking about getting one, or simply want to make better use of a small growing space, this session will be full of practical ideas and shared experiences.
We’re delighted that Vince, Grosvenor Garden Centre Plant Manager, will join us again to share his expert advice and knowledge - including what to sow now, how to make the most of your greenhouse throughout the seasons, tips for successful propagation, and lessons learned (sometimes the hard way!). His talk will be followed by time for questions and discussion.
There will also be an opportunity to swap seeds, so do bring along any spare packets or saved seeds you’d be happy to share.
As always, the meeting will be relaxed and friendly, with time to chat and exchange ideas with fellow members.
Date: Friday 6th March
Time: 11am
Location: Grosvenor Garden Centre
If you have a favourite greenhouse success story - or even a spectacular failure - do bring it along to share. Photos very welcome!
New members always welcome - Contact us on:
gardeningclub@kingsmoatcommunity.co.uk
Kings Moat Gardening Club - First Meeting off to great start
KMGC’s first meeting brought residents together to share ideas and enthusiasm for gardening and community activities. The club's aim is to learn from one another, exchange knowledge, and strengthen community connections through hands-on gardening.
Plans for how the club will run were outlined, with Grosvenor Garden Centre kindly offering space for meetings over the coming months. Email will be the main way members keep in touch, and options for evening and weekend meetings will be explored.
Members also enjoyed an informative talk from Vince, Plant Manager at Grosvenor Garden Centre, who shared practical advice on new-build gardens, plant choice, and seasonal planning.
The next meeting will take place on 6 March at Grosvenor Garden Centre 11am where a seed swap is planned. Members are encouraged to get involved and share ideas for future activities.
Contact us on:
Join our first meeting
When:
🗓️ Friday 6th February ⏰11am
Where:
🏡 Grosvenor Garden Centre Cafe
What:
🌱meet fellow members
🌱learn what the club is all about
🌱seasonal advice from garden centre staff
Let’s dig into Gardening - Everyone welcome
Thank you to everyone who has expressed an interest in the Kings Moat Gardening Club. We’ve been delighted by the enthusiastic response.
We are currently in the early stages of planning our 2026 programme.
Join our friendly, inclusive gardening club and grow your skills, confidence and community. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced gardener, you’ll find a warm welcome, practical learning and plenty of chances to get involved.
What’s Planned
🌼 Group meetings with talks, tips and hands-on activities
🎟️ Fundraising events to support our projects
🏡 Community events bringing neighbours together
🎉 Festivals celebrating gardening and the seasons