The CEO of Martineau Gardens, a 2.5-acre community garden which offers therapeutic horticulture for people with a range of needs, is heading a new project to make the venue even more accessible.
Read more: Up close with Jenni Fryer
Up Close with Jenni Fryer May 30, 2025
Working with wildlife at Martineau Gardens February 28, 2025
At Martineau, working with wildlife is key to making it a beautiful and tranquil space – who wants to spend time in a garden without bird song or the buzzing of bees? There are a few ways we achieve this, that you might want to try out at home.
(more…)Winter in the garden January 17, 2025
Many people think that winter is a quiet time for us in the garden, a time when we can kick back in the warm with a copy of the latest seed catalogue. The reality is somewhat different as there’s always something that needs doing and the weather has given us plenty to get on with.
(more…)Christmas and January opening hours December 20, 2024
We are closed from Friday 20 December until Thursday 2 January.
Our January opening hours are:
Mondays: 10am-4pm
Tuesdays: 10am-4pm
Wednesdays: 10am-4pm
Thursdays: 10am-4pm
Fridays: 10am-4pm
Saturdays: 12-3pm
Sundays: Closed
The memories that make Martineau December 13, 2024
It’s the people who make Martineau Gardens such a special place. With Christmas and a new year coming up, we’re looking back at some of the wonderful memories we’ve made over the years.
(more…)September and October in the garden October 25, 2024
It’s been a busy few months in the garden, from bumper harvests to lots of garden defenses – our volunteers have certainly been working hard!
(more…)Wild Play at Martineau August 9, 2024
We ran our HAF (holiday activities and food) programme playscheme again this year in collaboration with Birmingham PlayCare Network.
(more…)June and July in the garden August 9, 2024
A bumper blog post this month – with highlights from June and July in the garden from our Therapeutic Horticulture Lead and head gardener Matt.
(more…)The 10th annual Martineau Garden Party June 28, 2024
May in the garden June 7, 2024
As I’m sure the keen gardeners among you have noticed, the weather has continued to make working outside a little tricky.
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