A forest garden mimics nature in its design. Edible, diverse plants are introduced and grouped together to make best use of sunlight, water and space. Birchfields Park Forest Garden Group are running a number of free events and courses for local people around Rusholme, Longsight and Fallowfield Loop. Gardening sessions are on the Third Sunday of each month from 1pm to 3pm/later (at the forest garden near Dickenson Road). Events will include tree planting sessions, bulb planting and exploratory and foraging walks. Those joining in can learn from a walk leader and from each other about different plants and their uses. For further information contact Jane Morris using the phone numbers or email address given.