Greater Bigger Greener

Following on from Monday’s Big Green Group run mission, Naomi, Anita and new member Jack continued Richmond GG’s ‘The Great Big Green Week’ project with an evening of planting. Going greener and hopefully more wildlife friendly were the recently weeded areas beside three of the seven benches in Buccleuch Gardens, Richmond. Those who attended on Monday will know these benches as Doc, Dopey and Bashful. https://www.goodgym.org/reports/once-upon-a-time-in-great-big-green-week

Unfortunately It was not a straightforward task. Not only because of the heat and the rock hard ground but also because of the many steps involved: excavating compost from the bottom of the Arcade compost heap; digging in compost and manure-based soil improver; digging-out planting holes; planting; watering-in ; and finally tidying up.

Planted tonight were 2 Eunonyma Harlequin 4 compact hebe champagne ice 4 compact hebe Mrs Winder 42 bacopa plugs 2 x small fuchsia 4 x osteospurnum 2x petunia Harebell, Virginia stock and seeds.

Look out for Big Green Week watering missions on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th June to help get the new new planting established . There are also a pair of watering cans hidden at the side of the Arcade by the compost heap and solo, self-logged watering missions are hugely appreciated.