Edible York is a lively local Charity supporting the people of York to become closer to the food they eat. Meet us at Barbican, Peasholme or Greenfields :-)
Joined April 2013
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Edible York retweeted
When I am asked, Is there anything people can do at home to help bees, whether they have a garden, patio, window box, or local green space?
Absolutely. One of the simplest and most meaningful things we can do is grow flowers.
Over the past century, England has lost around 97% of its wildflower meadows. These once-vibrant landscapes provided food and shelter for countless pollinators, and their disappearance has had a profound impact on bee populations across the country.
The good news is that even the smallest space can make a difference. Whether you have a large garden, a few pots on a patio, a window box, or access to a community green space, planting bee-friendly flowers creates valuable feeding stations for pollinators. Individually, these may seem like small acts, but together they form a network of habitats that help bees thrive.
By choosing native wildflowers, you’re not only bringing beauty and colour into your surroundings, you’re helping to restore a tiny piece of the landscape that bees have lost.
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Edible York retweeted
May 12
If you're worried about potential food shortages, or about the rising cost of fresh produce, now might be a good time to start growing some of your own vegetables. We suggest 4 easy crops to grow at home (including veg that can be grown in small spaces): littlegreenspace.org.uk/feat…
ALT Orange pumpkin and green squash on a stone bench
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Mar 25
Who would like to grow some herbs? It is a win-win for you and the natural world!
Chives, rosemary, sage all work well outside. Plus basil and parsley can be grown from seed now, and go outside after risk of frosts, in May. A summer of herbs!
Mar 17
Growing your own herbs is a great way to help nature - many herbs produce nectar-rich blooms that attract butterflies, bees, hoverflies and other pollinators. Herbs grown at home avoid pesticide use - and they taste wonderful!
Ideas:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/feat…
ALT Comma butterfly on a lavender flower
ALT Purple chive flower
ALT Yellow and white chamomile flower
ALT Bumblebee feeding on an oregano flower
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Feb 24
If you are thinking of planting an apple tree, here are some tips. Buy bare root trees now!
Feb 24
Growing an apple tree or two could help bumblebees, butterflies, birds and bats - orchards and fruit trees are fantastic for biodiversity! Need help choosing a variety? We’ve put together some suggestions:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/feat…
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Feb 12
Celebrating Women in Science (including Botany).
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! We’re highlighting the important work of four women who changed our understanding of the natural world. 👇
ALT painting of a portrait of the palaeontologist Mary Anning. She is wearing a long, tiered dark dress, a bonnet and a red scarf. She’s holding a wicker basket around her elbow and a hold a hammer in her hand. Her other hand points to a small dog on the ground. There’s text saying ‘4 women who changed the way we see the natural world.' followed by a magnifying glass emoji and a map emoji.
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Feb 8
Definitely agree.
Plus Calendula marigolds like this beauty are edible flowers as well!
And our members have been collecting seed, so everyone can plant some, even in window boxes or pots in a 'yarden' (yard garden).
Instead of using chemicals, attract beneficial insects like hoverflies to keep aphids and whiteflies in check. Nectar-rich planting, wildflowers and areas of long grass will bring beneficial insects into your garden.
More ideas for nature-friendly gardens:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/feat…
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Edible York retweeted
Jan 23
Taking part in the RSPB's #BigGardenBirdwatch? Here are ten easy ways to attract more birds to your garden – and help to create a healthy, nature-friendly ecosystem:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/feat…
ALT Blue tit perching on a wire
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Edible York retweeted
Jan 10
Want to help nature thrive in 2026? Here are our top 5 tips:
🐝 let dandelions grow
🐞 avoid pesticides and weedkiller
🌻 grow nectar-rich flowers
🐸 provide water
🪲 make a log pile
More:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/feat…
#wildlife #gardening
ALT Tortoiseshell butterfly and bumblebee on a bright pink flower
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Edible York retweeted
We're excited to be offering 3 FREE webinars about #SeedSaving this year as part of our #SeedSearch project, funded by @HeritageFundUK. The first kicks off on 27 Jan & is all about Planning your Growing Space for Seed Saving. 🫘 Book👉 gardenorganic.org.uk/events. @HeritageFundM_E
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22 Oct 2025
Join us for our Big Community Apple Day, on Saturday 25th Oct at 1-4pm at the Dormouse Orchard.
FREE event. All welcome
Please share!
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2 Oct 2025
We definitely hate waste, especially waste fresh local fruit! That's why we run our Abundance York project each year to rescue Apples, pears and plums and donate them to people in York! On track to rescue more apples than ever in 2025.
Follow/support us facebook.com/AbundanceYork
29 Sep 2025
🌍 Today is the International Day of Food Loss and Waste, a global call to action to step up efforts to cut food waste and build a more sustainable future for everyone 💚
How much do you know about food loss and waste? Test your skills and take the quiz 👉 fao.org/interactive/food-los… @FAO #FLW #FLWDay
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12 Sep 2025
FREE local apples!
Come and taste the best local apples and take a bag home. This Sat 9:30-11am at AppleHQ Salisbury Terrace (off Water End) YO26 4YN
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29 Aug 2025
FREE! Come and taste fresh local apples and pears! And take a bag of your favourites home. Sat 9:30-11am Salisbury Road YO26 4YN (next to Minster Vets, near Leeman Road).
Check out this post on Nextdoor: nextdoor.co.uk/p/KN_zpfmzq9H…
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Edible York retweeted
3 Jun 2025
New Communal Allotment - join in!
With wonderful help from Sisk, we have relocated our communal allotment to Salisbury Road (beside the vets). The idea is simple, we get together to grow fruit, veg and herbs that anyone is welcome to help themselves to.
leemanpark.uk/join-us
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6 Jun 2025
What Next for Abundance York and Apples?
We have a meeting on Saturday 7th June at 12:30 in Tanghall Community Centre.
Come and help us plan what we should focus on for using the wonderful abundance of Apples in York.
yorkmix.com/weve-got-too-man…
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2 Jun 2025
If you think we should be making better use of the amazing local apples around York, then come and join our ideas session on Saturday 6th June 12:30-13:30
(Do share with any friends who might be interested)
Share the link to the event on our website:
edibleyork.org.uk/events
19 Oct 2022
Apple season here in the UK now! So why are supermarkets importing apples from NZ, South Africa and many other countries when we have apples here! What's wrong with British Apples? No wonder the world is in a mess! @iamreusable #Apples @AbundanceYork @EdibleYork
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2 Jun 2025
Do share with any friends who might be interested in helping with ideas the priorities for our "Abundance York" 2025 Apple picking & distribution project .
You can share the link to the event on our website:
edibleyork.org.uk/events
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28 Oct 2024
All happening here at the Dormouse!
Come and pick some apples!
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