Lots of weeding and tidying today but much of our effort was focussed on getting four old rose borders ready for the herbaceous plants coming next month.  Almost all the roses have been cleared (we didn’t have the heart to dig out a couple that are still laden with flowers) and we’ve made a good start on digging over the borders (first time for quite a while judging from the state of the ground).

And Stan has built a fine heather border near just at the top of the hill.

It was another glorious sunny morning in the park today.  Lots of volunteers and, although more weeding and tidying was yet again the order of the day, the burden was greatly lightened by the free runner beans.  The park is looking good, with strong autumn flowering and the terrace hedge breaking away strongly after its summer “crew cut”.

It was a perfect for gardening this morning.  We had an excellent turnout, made a lot of progress (I even managed to get a picture of some folk working!) and had a lot of fun.  We concentrated on weeding and tidying, together with clearing out the dead and dying roses so we’re ready for the planting of four new herbaceous borders in October.  It’s all looking quite good!

Another fine Wednesday morning.  There was an excellent turnout of volunteers and loads got done.  It was the usual tidying and weeding and everything is looking good.  The flowers are even enjoyed by a resident peacock butterfly!

It was a fine bright morning on Wednesday, although very autumnal.  We got a lot done, trimming,  weeding, edging and tidying.  Stan has transplanted the primulas from the SE corner so we now have a large, thriving primula patch in the south border.  Also, thanks to Julie for cutting the hedge at the top of the banking, a great improvement.

And the poppies in the Newhave Heritage boat are flowering!