Roots to Fruit Midlands Ltd.

26/06/2026

Welcome to our flower and veg pavilion at Roots to Fruit open tomorrow for the results of the 2026 West Midlands Grow and Garden Awards a veg and flower show created by the community for the community! Open from 10 till 3

23/06/2026

Judging began yesterday for the West Midlands Grow and Garden Awards 2926 ! We are extremely excited about announcing the results on Saturday why not come along between 10. and 3 and have a look at the entries plus their results. Book a place on the Eventbrite link 👇

Celebrate what our community has grown, see the entries, and join us for the awards and prize giving.

18/06/2026

We are getting super excited for the Awards 2026. Judging commences on Monday here's a taste of some of what's been handed in so far!

09/06/2026

Hi everyone,

I hope you are well.

We are rapidly approaching the judging stage of the West Midlands Grow and Garden Competition 2026, and over the next two weeks we will be busy collecting/accepting entries for assessing this year's fantastic entries. I thought it was important to reach out to you to save this date in your diary!

I would like to invite you to join us for the Exhibition and Prize-Giving Event on Saturday 27th June, from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Please use the link below to book your space:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-midlands-grow-garden-awards-2026-exhibition-results-prize-giving-tickets-1989910699469?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come along to view the competition entries, see the results, and enjoy refreshments while celebrating the community spirit, horticultural achievements, and environmental efforts demonstrated by all of our entrants. You don't have to stay for the whole day just pop in and have a look at what has been created!

To reserve your free place, please follow the Eventbrite link below. Feel free to share this invitation with friends, family, colleagues, and anyone involved in the competition.

We look forward to seeing you there.

05/06/2026

We're delighted to announce our brand new project set to launch in September!

Thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund, we have 10 FREE slots available to primary schools situated in the Streetly, Sutton Coldfield & Walsall areas.

To register your interest in coming with us on this magical journey - drop an email to [email protected] to find out more!

18/05/2026

Going for GOLD Manor Farm Community Association today for the West Midlands grow and Garden Awards where the students have been planting their containers and hanging pots ready for judging on 18th June. Get in touch if you want to join for FREE the competition funded by

13/05/2026

Join us at the lovely grounds of William Wheat & Sons Garden Centre for A FREE Brash Hedge Building Workshop - Get Competition Ready - Free workshop: learn to build a wildlife-friendly brash wood hedge & prepare for the West Midlands Grow Awards competition. FREE workshop on 16th June. Competition Date: Friday 19th June 2026 (from 1:00pm). Book your free space through the Eventbrite link below:

Free workshop: learn to build a wildlife-friendly brashwood hedge & prepare for the West Midlands Grow Awards competition.

08/05/2026

🌿Introducing - Rob's Rangers!🌿

A brand new learning experience for preschool children, set in the beautiful heritage orchard at Roots to Fruit 🍎

Led by our EYFS specialist Robert - Rob's Rangers will give little ones the chance to explore, learn and grow through nature-based play and hands-on experiences including:

🌱 Gardening
🎵 Music & Games
🌳 Forest School & bushcraft-inspired activities
🐞 Nature discovery and outdoor learning

We're inviting playgroups and nursery settings in the Streetly, Sutton Coldfield & Walsall areas to register their interest and find out more. There's absolutely no commitment at this stage - just an opportunity to hear about what's coming and how your children could benefit from spending meaningful time learning in the natural world.

Rob's Rangers is currently being enjoyed by nursery settings locally and the feedback from parents, staff and children has been exceptional 😃!

Do you know a child accessing nursery or preschool provision that would love this kind of experience? Or are you a setting looking for enriching outdoor opportunities?

Get in touch with Rob's Rangers by email to register your interest,

[email protected]

and we'll send you more details 🌿

20/04/2026

Get involved in the West Midlands Grow & Garden Awards! 🌱

Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned pro — there’s something for everyone with 12 exciting categories, including:

🌼 Hanging Pots & Baskets
🪴 Planted Tubs & Tray Gardens
♻️ Upcycled “Brocalade”
🌿 Compost Champion
📐 Garden Design
✂️ Lawn Mowing & Blower Skills
🌳 Hedge Building & Tool Restoration
…and more!

👉 FREE to enter
🎓 Free workshops to help you get competition-ready
🏅 Get your skills recognised with Bronze, Silver & Gold awards

👉 Click below to find out more and get your green-fingered skills growing:
https://rtflearn.co.uk/the-west-midlands-grow-garden-awards/

07/04/2026

Ever wondered how to make truly great compost?

Step into the dark art of composting with our early evening workshop and learn how to turn waste into gold-standard compost 🌱

No fancy tech. No big budget. Just simple, proven methods.

Your golden ticket into the world of composting awaits…Book yourself onto the early evening workshop 6pm-7pm Friday 17th April using the Eventbrite link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-compost-workshop-get-competition-ready-grow-garden-competition-tickets-1985726803323?aff=oddtdtcreator