Sadly, the arrival of coronavirus and the subsequent lockdown measures put in place by HMG put the kibosh on our monthly gardening mornings, although you would know it looking at the park today wit the herbaceous borders putting on a display almost worthy of RHS Chelsea – well not quite, but nonetheless a vast improvement on years past before the dreadful snowberry was ripped out! In fact, the park has never seemed busier than it is right now, partly of course because access to the playground is still restricted; but also, we hope because it has become such a delightful place to be.
You will have noticed new fencing around the bed by the Wendell Road gate. This was installed by idverde on behalf of LBHF at our request – we felt it was a good idea to deter our canine friends from leaving their calling cards at the front door as soon as they came into the park; that bed will now stand a better chance of flourishing and we hope that it can become a “statement” border in due course.
Magnolia stelata 
Vinca major 
Narcissus
The herbs planted in the narrow strip that runs along Cobbold Road are taking off very well, as are the seeds planted last year by the children of Wendell Park School. And the North Border, behind the fallen tree was truly magnificent in the spring with wonderful daffodils, narcissi, camellias and magnolias, followed on by euphorbias, irises, roses, salvias, azaleas and clematis to name just a few of the plants and shrubs that have transformed that area.
Aliums 
Myosotis, Brunnera and Cornus 
Euphorbia
We have been busy keeping our twitter and instagram feeds updated – do follow them for more regular posts about what is happening in the park.
We really hope to be able to announce the resumption of regular gardening sessions before long!