This year we decided to take over a very neglected flower bed on Hartsbourne Crescent. Its had been filled some years ago with berberis but these had become very neglected and in addition there was a lot of thistles which took at long, long time to eradicate. Our first job was to plant a focus tree and this was kindly provided by Kevin Wilson from the Community Enhancement Forum and expertly chosen by the Council Arborist, Peter Sherry. He chose a wild pear, known for its lovely blossom in Spring and stunning winter foliage.
In addition we have commissioned a mosaic depicting the Ironstone mining that went on in the village in the early 20th century and on which the village of New Marske was founded. The mosaic is finished and is at present with the Blacksmith, James Godbold in Egton who will frame and place it in the bed.
The bed is an ongoing project but it is wonderful to see the local residents come on board and help keep the grass and beds tidy. Some of the berberis is being replaced by more colourful shrubs and plants.
In autumn the flower tubs will be filled with yellow polyanthus as they have proved perfect for the winter planting but after they have been taken out for the next years summer bedding we are planning to transfer them all to this bed.
The bed was planted with daffodils last autumn around the edge and this year we will concentrate our bulb planting against the wall overlooking the bed.
If you are interested in helping with this well worth project to make our village as beautiful as it can be. Please join us on Sunday at 10am at Kilbridge Close unless its raining or ring me on
01642 483234 or 07828 199 739 or call in at my surgery on the first Sunday of every month at the Gleneagles Centre, 10:30 to 12
In addition we have commissioned a mosaic depicting the Ironstone mining that went on in the village in the early 20th century and on which the village of New Marske was founded. The mosaic is finished and is at present with the Blacksmith, James Godbold in Egton who will frame and place it in the bed.
The bed is an ongoing project but it is wonderful to see the local residents come on board and help keep the grass and beds tidy. Some of the berberis is being replaced by more colourful shrubs and plants.
In autumn the flower tubs will be filled with yellow polyanthus as they have proved perfect for the winter planting but after they have been taken out for the next years summer bedding we are planning to transfer them all to this bed.
The bed was planted with daffodils last autumn around the edge and this year we will concentrate our bulb planting against the wall overlooking the bed.
If you are interested in helping with this well worth project to make our village as beautiful as it can be. Please join us on Sunday at 10am at Kilbridge Close unless its raining or ring me on
01642 483234 or 07828 199 739 or call in at my surgery on the first Sunday of every month at the Gleneagles Centre, 10:30 to 12