Some of us were lucky to meet Tony Chalcraft & Jane Thurlow at our FREE TALK “Get Vegetable Growing” in April. This is just a reminder, if you had forgotten Tony & Jane’s Garden will be Open to members of the public, as part of the NGS Open Gardens for Charity scheme in July 2013.
Details are here
The Nursery, 15 Knapton Lane, Acomb, York, Yorkshire, YO26 5PX
Opening dates and times:Sun 21 July (1-5). Afternoon & Evening Opening, Wed 24 July (2-8)
Admission:Adm £2.50, chd free
Facilities:
Refreshments:Home-made teas
Contact:Tony Chalcraft & Jane Thurlow
Postcode:YO26 5PX
Location:2½m W of York.
Follow B1224 towards Acomb & York city centre, from A1237 York ring road. Turn L at first mini r’about into Beckfield Lane. Knapton Lane 2nd L after 150 metres
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Description:Hidden attractive and productive 1-acre organic garden behind suburban house. Wide range of top and soft fruit (incl 40+ varieties apples and pears). Many different vegetables grown both outside and under cover including a large greenhouse. Productive areas interspersed with informal ornamental plantings providing colour and habitat for wildlife
Tomato tasting on 24 July