Dig Together Day

1, 5 & 6 September 2009

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is coordinating its first ever Dig Together Day, this September; bringing together thousands of gardening clubs across the UK, to celebrate the knowledge they hold and to inspire new generations of gardeners.

Every year more than 2.2 million children and adults enjoy the benefits of gardening thanks to the RHS community gardening initiatives. Kick-starting the Dig Together Day festivities will be a village fete-inspired celebration on St James’s Park in London on 1 September, followed by a weekend (5-6 September) of local Dig Together Day events organised by the individual gardening clubs across the UK.

On 1 September, St James’s Park will be turned over to the capital’s gardening clubs as they showcase their horticultural talents, pass on invaluable advice and encourage the park’s visitors to give gardening a try. Held in conjunction with the Royal Parks, visitors will also be treated to tours of the park allotments, hear secrets from the Royal Park’s team and enjoy hands-on activities for children. Completing the atmosphere will be live music and shire horses.

Dig Together Day in St. James’s Park is free and will run from 11am – 3pm. Planting demonstrations, advice surgeries, guess-the-weight-of-the-vegetable competition, allotment tours and free seeds will be on offer. Mark Wasilewski, Park Manager for St James’s Park, The Royal Parks, added, “This event is a real example of partnership working for the community and we’re delighted to be able to support the RHS in encouraging more people to take up gardening. “Gardening is great exercise and really gratifying to see tiny seeds transform into fully grown plants. Come down and get growing with us!”

For more information on RHS Dig Together Day and for a list of events happening in your area, please visit www.rhs.org.uk/digtogetherday

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