Tag Archives: Croydon Saffron Central

Saffron Central wants to go out with one last burst of colour

Posted on May 25, 2017 by

Croydon’s town centre saffron farm is again appealing for donations and volunteers for one last summer spree of colour before the builders move in on Queen’s Gardens and the site of the former council offices. This year’s theme is to … Continue reading →

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Re-flowering of Saffron Farm means volunteers needed again

Posted on October 25, 2016 by

Another year with the Taberner House site undeveloped for new homes means another autumn harvest at what calls itself “the world’s largest urban pop-up saffron farm”*. Flowers have begun to appear from around 17,000 Crocus Sativus corms potted out on … Continue reading →

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Pop-up farm asks volunteers to make a bee-line with donations

Posted on June 14, 2016 by

The pop-up farm on the site of what was once Taberner House is appealing for more public donations, ahead of a visit by competition judges from the Royal Horticultural Society. With plans to build housing alongside Queen’s Gardens delayed last … Continue reading →

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