In a season where we've seen Cherry Blossom in December it's been a slow start in the Garden, but finally the bulbs planted by our volunteers and the pupils of the Quwwat-ul-Islam school are finally showing signs of life. Everything looks fantastic in the sunshine and it feels as though everything is about to burst into life.
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| Daffs & Muscari showing their heads |
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| Welcome sunshine! |
Despite the prolonged cold snap our building team are still hard at it and we're now adding the final touches to some of the main areas.
The pond liner's been trimmed and fixed in place and the pond itself's been decorated with river rocks and pebbles. We'll be planting the Water Lily and Iris donated by members as soon as we can raise some money for aquatic soil and baskets. We're also looking for funding to complete the pond planting, including oxygenating plants to keep the water healthy for aquatic wildlife.
The bed behind the pond's been filled with a mixed later of gravel and rubble for drainage, which is sitting under 1 ton of sterilised topsoil. Compost will be added next week ready for planting with Yukka, Foxgloves, Irises, Japanese Anemone and grasses, A mix of pollinator friendly seeds will be sprinkled into the remaining spaces.
The final stage of construction's also underway. The entrance pergola's been marked out ready for work to start next week - exciting!
