Terry's Photographs.
Today we were working with Gurnard Parish Council helping with the upkeep of Old School Meadow (formerly Cockleton Meadow) in Gurnard. We were last there in September 2018!
We were given quite a list of jobs to get on with over two areas. The pond area had the usual suspects, bramble and buddleia, cut back. Some whips of willow, hazel and crab apple plus foxglove and bluebells were planted towards the back of the pond area and various items of rubbish removed. In the orchard area the beds were dug over and then re-covered with weed suppressant. A variety of plants were put into one of the beds including thornless blackberry and spring bulbs. A tree stump and 3 holm oaks were removed and the field maple hedge along the boundary between the orchard and the compost area was tidied up. Whips were also planted along the hedge line next to the road.
All in all a busy session in glorious weather with the added bonus of lemon drizzle cake at break time.
Many thanks to Alison for the editorial and Terry for the photographs.
Anyone remember visiting this site about 7 years ago, when Gizmo decided to try and run across the nice green grass area.... it was a slime covered pond..! 😀
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