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Archives for February 2018

Planting Record – 15th February 2018

19th February 2018 By John Roper Leave a Comment

This List is shown against the background of the original Draft Planting List PLANTING RECORD 15.2.18    

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Work Party Report – 15th February 2018

17th February 2018 By John Roper Leave a Comment

Task 1 – Planting The 16 volunteers had to be watchful as we moved around the site, as the pathways were dangerously slippery from the recent heavy rain. But, despite days of cold and rain, we had a beautifully clear and bright day to start the process of bedding in bare-rooted trees, and a few specimen […]

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Notice of Work Party – Thursday 15th February 2018

7th February 2018 By John Roper Leave a Comment

Next Work Party Meeting – Thursday 15th February 2018 We next meet in the Fernery at 10 am. on Thursday 15th February 2018, when the BBC forecasts that it will a case of  ‘Sunny Intervals and Breezy’ Outline Work Plan – Immediate Priority – Garden Restoration It is important that all volunteers understand that because […]

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Draft Planting List – February 2018

6th February 2018 By John Roper Leave a Comment

This is the first draft planting list for the Fernery, produced by Sarah Marsh and approved by the Borough Council. It is planned that these will be purchased and planted in April 2018 – but some bare-rooted specimens will be purchased in February 2018 for earlier planting. Overall Design Objectives Perennials for the centre of […]

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Garden Adviser Appointment

6th February 2018 By John Roper Leave a Comment

The Garden Designer We are delighted to announce that Sarah Marsh has volunteered to be our Fernery Garden Adviser. Sarah has also agreed to be our Fernery Gardening Group leader and we will now more confidently build a Gardening Group membership who will work under her direction to achieve our goals. It is planned to […]

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