You won't find any reference to orange and lemon slices, trees or cakes here! The title of this post refers to varieties of Thyme planted in the courtyard garden recently as part of a mammoth planting session.
We were joined by several members of staff and residents from Trevarna as well as people from the local community. Despite the weather (fog, drizzling rain, occasional hail - yes, HAIL! thunder and lightning) we all worked hard together to get all the plants in; sustained by cake, biscuits and pasties.
Ernie finally got to plant Chrysanthemums, one of his favourite flowers and ended up being the main photo in a news item in the local paper........again! He's going to be asking for an agent soon.
Even the staff were happy to take 15 minutes out of their day to get their hands dirty and with the doors to the garden remaining open all day residents were able to come outside as and when they wanted, to watch us working, join in or just wander around admiring the new plants. It was a really satisfying day for everyone involved.
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| Ernie checks the compost level |
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| C'mon Ben, just a few more to go in! |
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Someone had to do the 'Time Warp'
on the Thyme path |
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| Ellie and Vicky finishing off the large bed |
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Maria, Trevarna's Manager and Gordon
- smiles all round! |
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| No, not a blurred picture - it really was foggy |
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| One of our lovely community volunteers |
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Sam being shown how to plant properly - remember to
take it out the pot Sam! |
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| 3 tired, muddy but very happy workers |
A few days later the plants were joined by a flowering cherry (Prunus 'Shirotae'), an Amalanchier 'Ballerina', two apple trees (a Discovery and a Meridian) and several Boysenberries; providing the garden with a new feeling of 3D-ness and a stunning look. Several wheelbarrows full of mulch later and the courtyard garden is almost complete. Just a few more fruit bushes to go in with the apples!
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| What a difference! |
It's been a real turning point in the project and, with various delays occurring in the garden development this year, the planting sessions have felt like large strides towards its completion.
Thanks to everyone who helped on the day; whether they planted, provided refreshments or turned up to offer support, it was all very much appreciated. Huge thanks also to all the lovely people at the Duchy Nursery, Bodmin Plant and Herb Nursery and Trelawney Garden Centre for their kind support in providing plants and planters.
Hope you all come back and help with the front garden...that's next!
Wendy
Project Manager
