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Crowds flocked last week to enjoy Dig the City, Manchester’s first urban garden and flower festival. The medieval quarter of Manchester was transformed into a city centre garden featuring over 10 different areas, including a huge flower festival at Manchester … Continue reading →

In addition to all of the fantastic gardens in the festival and beautiful exhibits within Manchester Cathedral, we have a whole host of activities and demonstrations throughout the week! Groundwork Manchester, with Dig the City, is proud to present ‘The … Continue reading →

Dear followers! Dig the City was officially launched last night at Manchester Cathedral and opened to the general public this morning. We’re pleased to say that the sun was shining for us, and we are looking forward to lovely weather … Continue reading →

Dear followers As the festival is opening this Tuesday, we are no longer selling advanced tickets online for Manchester Cathedral Flower Festival. If you would like to pre-book tickets please call Manchester Cathedral on 0161 8332220. Tickets for the flower … Continue reading →

Dear followers As we near the exciting opening of the festival, activity is reaching fever pitch! More of that in our next blog piece, but this article is all about a very special project who are displaying some fantastic birdboxes … Continue reading →

Plans have been unveiled for Dig the City, Manchester’s first urban garden festival, which will see the medieval quarter of Manchester transformed into a city centre garden from 24 – 29 July. Dig the City will feature over 10 different … Continue reading →

We may have just experienced what seemed like the wettest June ever, but the rain hasn’t dampened our spirits for embracing the floral fashion trend which has really taken hold again this season. Flowers it seems aren’t just for the … Continue reading →

Dear followers We’re very excited to announce that Groundwork, the environmental regeneration experts, are to take over an area near Manchester Cathedral to show Mancunians how healthier and greener living ideas could be recreated on their doorsteps. Groundwork Manchester, Salford, … Continue reading →

Dear followers Our fantastic flower supplier, Nursery Fresh, is expecting one of their busiest weekends of the year as sole supplier to The Chichester Cathedral Flower Festival 2012. Nursery Fresh will be supplying and delivering the flowers to Manchester Cathedral, … Continue reading →

Dear followers The subject of ‘locally grown’ is close to our hearts and, with that in mind, we wanted to tell you about the flowers that will be on display in Manchester Cathedral, and where they come from. It is … Continue reading →