Category: Old Pond Garden +

Updates on progress and activity in the Old Pond Garden volunteer project. The scope of the project has widened to include other parts of the Charlton House estate, but it will forever be known as ‘the OPG’.

OPG diary – February to July 2020

Remember the central lavender bed? Here it is in June 2020

Central lavender bed, Old Pond Garden, June 2020
Lavender bed in the Old Pond Garden, July 2020
We discover more pathway!
The lavender has stolen at least 2 feet
CABAHS volunteer in the Old Pond Garden, July 2020
Starting work, on one of the hottest days
Central bed, Old Pond Garden, July 2020
We are rather proud of this! All ready for plants.

Back in June, we met Vlad the Beekeeper, who looks after the hives on the roof of Charlton House. He gave us some great advice about what flowers his bees like. You can download the recommended list of bee-friendly plants here: BestPlantsForBeesMatrix