The cold snap continued from last week. Seven of us braved the conditions yesterday, but only after some fortifying coffee supplied by Janet. Most of the borders were too frosty to dig but we managed some pruning, litter picking and some work on the path to the compost bins.
But there are a few signs of spring, and the view was terrific!
Our first snowdrop of 2015
New buds on the tree peony
Looking north
Forecast is cold, fair and light winds. There’s plenty to do so please come along.
Snow and a cold wind meant it was only coffee and cakes in the park this morning!
Hope the weather forecast is wrong!
First Wednesday of 2015 and it was a wild and windy morning at the park, with white horses and rainbows on the Forth.
Despite the wind, it was reasonably warm and dry so we got loads done. There was the usual weeding and tidying but we also have made a good start on the new path to the compost bins, despite some tree roots’ best efforts. Note the tidy borders and how excellently Graham and I were able to supervise Rod.
A few hardy souls turned out on an unseasonably warm Hogmanay. We weeded some more, collected more leaves, edged a couple of borders and enjoyed the weather.
Best wishes for 2015.
Lots will be going on at the park in 2015. We will build on the huge progress in 2014 and we aim to win a Green Flag award. We will therefore be working hard with the Council to keep the park neat, tidy, and environmentally sustainable too.
Weather forecast is warm, for December, and fair. Come along if you can!
If the weather stays fair, there will be a gardening session at Starbank Park on Saturday, 10.00-11.30. Forecast is fair, but cold, so wrap up well!
Bucketing rain stopped at 9.30am on Christmas Eve and started again at about noon but there was a fine winter’s morning for gardening in between. We planted climbers and shrubs around the compost area and in the SW corner. And we weeded…
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