Congratulations to Kate, (Vytas' fiancee). She is currently doing her Masters at Leicester University and she has just been accepted to do her PhD (something to do with genes/ insects) there once she has done her Masters. Although it was Saturday today we were conscripted (volunteered) to help at school with a community gardening day. We've had a large grant from the lottery fund to develop our environmental area. Today was the final main work day finishing off the (fenced) pond, spiral paths and willow tunnels and story area. About 60 adults and kids turned up and half-way through the day we stopped for bacon/sausage sandwiches and tea in the school hall. I think this collection of wellies tells the whole story.
We cleared turf, loosened soil and added smelly compost before planting 2 types of willow and weaving/tying them together to make this tunnel which spirals round to the central story area. The children are just going to love this.
I left before the final push in the afternoon but all the paths were going to be covered with wood chips ( a large pile of which can be seen in the first photo.)
I decided to drive home by a longer route going down Zig-Zag, a series of sharp bends down into a steep valley. I was hoping to get some good photos of a field/garden behind a cottage that is covered with primroses at this time of year.
I managed to find a place to park nearby and was greeted by these friendly sheep.
It's a bit early yet but when the primroses are at their best the whole hillside is covered with the yellow flowers.
Looking back up towards Zig-Zag.
We cleared turf, loosened soil and added smelly compost before planting 2 types of willow and weaving/tying them together to make this tunnel which spirals round to the central story area. The children are just going to love this.
I left before the final push in the afternoon but all the paths were going to be covered with wood chips ( a large pile of which can be seen in the first photo.)I decided to drive home by a longer route going down Zig-Zag, a series of sharp bends down into a steep valley. I was hoping to get some good photos of a field/garden behind a cottage that is covered with primroses at this time of year.
I managed to find a place to park nearby and was greeted by these friendly sheep.
It's a bit early yet but when the primroses are at their best the whole hillside is covered with the yellow flowers.
Looking back up towards Zig-Zag.
2 comments:
There's been some fascinating projects in New Zealand getting the kids to grow food at school. An attempt to get them reconnected with food which has been highly successful.
I love the shot of the wellies and the sheep (especially the one with the sheep it's a perfect composition).
How fantastic Kate has been accepted for a PhD. I wish I had the stamina for something so intense.
It's amazing how much effort you put into your blog. Thanks for all that. I love checking in each (well most) days!
All this eco school stuff and environmental area started with our lunchtime gardening clubs where the children grow a variety of vegetables. In most classes we grow or start off beans and tomatoes as well as that favourite -cress.
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