Our next Tree Guardian meet up is this weekend, Sunday 1st September, 10-12pm, come and join us!

On Sunday 4th August 2024 volunteers helped a Rowan and a Cherry Plum tree

Tree Guardian volunteers met on Davey Drive on Sunday morning 4th August, with the weather warming up our number 023 Rowen Tree needed support. This small tree is at the end of a line of trees that form a native hedge on one side of the triangle green on Davey Drive at the bottom of Horton Road. Leigh, Shelia, Rich and Sarahjane took turns to thump the two chestnut stakes into the ground and a hessian band was added to connect them. The grass was trimmed, cardboard laid and woodchip placed on top. We hope this tree with thrive now.

As the day heated up the volunteers decided to help one other tree. Number 015, a Cherry Plum tree is situated on the other side of the road. Gardening on a slope can be tricky, so the volunteers took their time. And enjoyed a good chat as well. Visited by a grasshopper and they remembered a time when there was lots of grasshoppers in the long grass! See our Tree map here

Its time for harvesting our local fruit trees

Late August and September is a great time for harvesting, look out for blackberries, apples, cherry plums, pears and plums. Head down to your local community garden for vegetables and other soft fruits.

We look forward to seeing you at the next Tree Guardians on 1st September 2024, at the Lynchet Close shed at 10am. Everyone welcome, all abilities and ages, bring a smile and enthusiasm.

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