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Walled Garden start

Open day visitors appreciate the challenge, July 2009

Open day visitors appreciate the challenge, July 2009

Despite the very wet weather, we have managed to have work sessions for members and other volunteers in the walled garden (writes Sue Thomson).  We have gradually cleared a path from the door to the end wall that is in most desperate need of repair.  As this path runs immediately behind the south wall, we have also cleared as much ivy off the inside of this wall as possible. Brambles, ivy and stinging nettles are the main obstacles to accessing the damaged areas.  We have almost cleared this mass of vegetation and will next work to level the ground sufficiently for our security fencing.  This will be a job for mattocks, forks and spades. Once the ground is sufficiently level, we will be able to carry the fencing panels and their concrete bases to that end of the garden.  We are thrilled to be able to announce that, at last, we actually have possession of our 10 panels of Heras fencing!  They were delivered to the Bohemia Road fire-station on Monday, 7th December and are now safely stored within the walled garden.  We now feel confident that we can proceed with exposing the damaged area completely and no longer need to rely on the brambles & ivy to deter intruders. Please come along and see how things are progressing. We meet every Sunday morning at the walled garden and work from 10 until 12 (weather permitting). We bring a selection of tools, but we suggest that volunteers might like to bring a favourite pair of secateurs or loppers.

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