Brighton and Hove Organic Gardening Group

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What is BHOGG? (Click here

for a Membership Form)

A group for gardeners in Brighton and Hove who want to practise, promote and learn more about organic gardening.

Why organic?

Over the years many common synthetic pesticides and fertilizers have been linked to damage to both our health and to the health of domestic and wild animals. There is increasing concern about the adverse effects that the use of these manufactured products can have on us and on the soil.

All living things are inter-related and inter-dependent. As organic gardeners we treat the soil and the growing environment as a resource to be nurtured for future generations, rather than exploited for short term gain. We believe that these methods benefit our own health, and create a sustainable growing environment for our plants.

Chemical fertilizers and pesticides have only become commonplace since the second world war, as agriculture and horticulture became more intensive. As organic gardeners we believe it is time to reverse this trend. We advocate the use of both traditional methods and new innovations in sustainable techniques that will nurture our soil rather than plunder it. These methods also result in more varied and attractive gardens.

The unseasonal availability of many flowers and vegetables is achieved by intensive use of energy and feeds - plants are frequently grown outside their native environment where they need much nurture to survive! We advocate the planting of native varieties that are adapted to our soil and climate.

Why join?

By joining the Brighton and Hove Organic Gardening Group, you can meet like minded gardeners, share your experience with others, learn more and have fun!

What do we do?

Presentations/workshops
Throughout the winter months BHOGG organises talks and workshops on issues of interest - for example pest and weed control, planning and planting and permaculture.

Visits
We arrange visits to gardens of interest - ranging from the Apple Festival at Brogdale fruit garden to tours of working allotment plots

Social Events
These range from allotment/garden barbecues, to plant and seed swaps and...

Promote Organic Methods
Our open meetings and talks give anyone the opportunity to come along and find out more. We also participate in local shows and events.

Quarterly Newsletter
This, and regular mailings will keep you up to date on topical gardening tips, organic developments and BHOGG activities. The most recent copy of the newsletter is available to download in PDF format. If you don't already have it, you will need the free plug-in, available from Adobe. Just click on the relevant icons below:

Click to download the Winter 2007 newsletter, or to download the plug-in.
Back copies of the newsletters are available to download - just click on the issue you want: Spring 2008, Autumn 2007, Summer 2007, Spring 2007, Winter 2006, Autumn 2006, Summer 2006, Spring 2006, Winter 2005, Autumn 2005, Summer 2005, Spring 2005, Winter 2004, Autumn 2004, Summer 2004, Spring 2004, Winter 2003, Autumn 2003, Summer 2003 or Spring 2003.
Gardening Advice Hotline
Call our award winning organic allotment gardener Ruth for advice.

To find out more, contact:

Jenni Cresswell (Chair) 549823
Frances Ocean (Secretary) 542949
Ruth Urbanowicz (Organic Advice) 681120

or email bhoggroup@yahoo.co.uk

BHOGG is supported by subscriptions and a small grant administered by Brighton and Hove City Council.
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