Pollinator 3: Rise of the Mattocks

8 Goodgymers helped their local community in York
Michal Czekajlo
Leanne
Kay
Graham Gill
Laura Barrett
David Barrett
Ellie
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York

Thursday 22nd April 2021

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Today we have come for the final go at eradicating the ubiquitous ground elder from the path designated for a pollinator friendly meadow. This invasive weed spreads via rhizomes, which can regenerate from just a tiny fragment left in the ground. Known for their attention to detail expert Goodgymers started fine combing the path to gather few half full bulk bags of the plant roots, which have been dragged to the nearby composting bins. Kristina wasn't worried about the ground elder infestation of the composting bins, so we have achieved a win win here with the ground elder finding a new home and weed free space ready for wildflower planting. Assortment of other roots, stones and sticks uncovered during the dig has been carefully deposited in the nearby bushes, creating enriched habitat for insects, invertebrates and the like. One hour later we were ready to raise our mattocks in a gesture of victory.

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The Environment and Community team work with individual, business and community group volunteers to improve public parks and open spaces

Enhances council owned public parks and open spaces through gardening and other tasks.

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