Topic: The Plaxtol Gardener

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 11:58 AM

The following statement was released by Plaxtol Living Off The Soil (PLOTS).

" Due to the ill-feeling which we feel was caused due to lack of information offered to Plaxtol residents by the Parish Council P.L.O.T.S. feel unable to now use the piece of land offered which is currently used for football etc.

We would request that the Parish Council now look for another site for us and would ask whether a different area of the Spoute Rec. has been considered.

Since our members have already invested financially in their allotment as regards plants, tools etc. we would urge the Parish Council to give this urgent consideration.

We would like it to be publicised that the land was offered by the PC and not requested by P.L.O.T.S. and that we are withdrawing from that area because we o­nly want to grow veg. and not engage in a fight or cause ill-feeling."

Thursday, April 24, 2008 - 01:43 PM

Friday 6th June 2008 from 10.30 am - 1 pm.

A Plant Sale in aid of Sevenoaks Mencap is being held at Basted Farmhouse, Basted Lane (bottom of Plough Hill), TN15 8PR o­n the above date.  There will also be stationery and cards from Phoenix Trading, and gifts and homeware from Strawberry Juice.  Tea and coffee will be available and there is plenty of parking in the field.  For directions and any further information please call Tessa Baker o­n 01732 780889.

Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 04:18 PM

Once again it is that time of year when many people like to go into their gardens and enjoy the warm weather. For lots of us, it's a chance to sort out all the gardening jobs.

Unfortunately it is also a popular time for criminals to take an interest in your garden. There is a ready market for all the expensive garden tools and equipment you own. Thieves know this and are o­nly too happy to relieve you of these items.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 09:09 AM

In the July edition of the Plaxtol Herald the Parish Council published advice about hedge cutting with power tools during the nesting season. Parishioners questioned the sources used and the links are below.

Wildlife and Countryside act 1981

RSPB - Hedgerows

RSPB - Hedge Triming

If a hedge needs trimming between March and July then please use hand shears selectively and check for nesting birds first. It is generally accepted that power tools can be used between August and February but please do look at the RSPB links above and consider adopting their recommendations.

Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 11:08 PM

Plant Sale in aid of Sevenoaks Mencap on Friday 9th June 2006 11am - 3 pm at Basted Farmhouse, Basted Lane TN15 8PR. Also Antiques and Decorative Items, Stationery and Cards from Phoenix Trading, and refreshments.

General: Plaxtol Open Gardens - Sunday 19th June

Friday, June 03, 2005 - 10:14 AM

The gardens at Ducks Farm and Spoute Cottage will be open for charity under the National Gardens Scheme from 2pm to 6pm o­n Sunday 19th June 2005. The combined admission fee is £3 (free for accompanied children). Tickets can be bought at both gardens.

Teas will be available that afternoon in the garden of Reed House in aid of The Friends of Plaxtol Church.

There will also be a plant sale at Ducks Farm in aid of the Friends. If you have any plants that you would like to donate for sale, please leave them behind o­ne of the gates at Ducks Farm between 16th and 19th June.

Plaxtol Pottery Studio, 2 Laburnum Cottages, The Street will also be open from 11am to 6pm (admission free).

General: Gardening Tips

Friday, March 04, 2005 - 12:25 PM

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