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Our precious help-yourself edible bed would not be looking in the slightest bit green without the water so kindly supplied by the pub. We are very grateful – as are the hundreds of bees currently on the mint and late oregano flowers. In this hot weather it has kept alive French green beans, small courgettes […]

There’s plenty growing at the Barbican Beds this time of year! Many of you are already picking the mint, oregano, and sage, but there is also lavender, chives, and – if you look hard enough – currants (red, black, and even white). If you are passing by and see anything ripe, you are welcome to […]

Welcome to 2026 – what do you want to grow?Herbs? Salads? Strawberries? Join in at one of our town centre Edible Gardens, or find your local community gardens. Or get some hints about growing at home in pots or on your windowsill with some of our YouTube videos: Edible York videos on Youtube

If you’re going into town this weekend drop by the Peasholme Green to see literally hundreds of bees.