You know who you are! A veritable band of top, covert clearers and gardeners - who will go to any length to turn the South Terrace back lane bank into an oasis of ecological wonder.
Well, that is the aim - and Saturday 6 April will be the date. When today Gary (no 20) and I strolled the back lane west, we discovered that nature - with a little bit of help - had already started to turn the lane-side of the bank into an interesting place to be. Snowdrops and crocuses are established and could be divided.
We can certainly add to them. I am picturing daffodils, narcissus and bluebells too. Ben (no 14) has already earmarked some bulbs from Paddock Farm Nursery so this will give us a start. Trent (no 22) promises us some raspberry canes (rescued from his freshly dug garden). I am already attempting to root some shade-loving shrubs and procure some foxgloves. It seems that the art is to ask all of your families and friends with gardens what they can recommend for a shady area - and spare.
With a degree of careful management, there is no reason why the back lane could not feature some colour all year round. Many of us neglect the location, but with more attention and imagination......
We now have one month to get organised and to identify shade tolerant plants/shrubs for the big clear-up and planting.
A big 'thank you' to Dot who has donated the largest box of Yorkshire tea bags ever seen. And to Cath, a Darlington gardener who is potting Forget-Me-Nots for us as I write.
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