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Wednesday 24th February 2021
I am delighted to let you know that we have new plans for our gardens. Before I tell you, you may be interested in reading about how and who designed the gardens and how we care for them. Go to the Design section on the History page. Design
We are now eight years on from when the gardens were first planted and the critical eye will note that several areas of the courtyard gardens are in need of additional care and attention.
Whilst a number of our residents are keen gardeners we came to the conclusion that we did not have the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake a remedial project without expert advice. In the autumn of 2020, the RMC Board therefore decided to seek professional guidance and support to carry forward a program of remedial work to the two feature gardens.
A local horticulturalist Pippa Wilcox has been commissioned to assist in drawing up plans for the work which will be carried out by Limetree Landscapes. Pippa will work closely with the Limetree team, under the watchful eyes of the board.
This work is planned to commence in the spring of 2021 and will be funded from the External Common Area budget.
Further details of the planned work will be publicised in the near future.
Friends of TOM (FoTOM)
For more information about FoTOM please go to FoTOM
Covid restrictions have significantly restricted the Friend's activities over the past year, however, despite this Friends' volunteers have continued to carry out the occasional litter pick, have planted winter bulbs and bedding and regularly empty the litter bin on the entrance road.
Within the last month a small but determined group worked hard to clear flood debris and mud from the courtyard gardens; squeegees, brooms and wheelbarrow proving vital for this task!
In the near future we are hoping to involve Friends' volunteers in some of the work relating to planned improvements to the two courtyard gardens and to new planting at the rear of Montgomery House.
If you would like to become involved with the Friends of The Old Meadow please email friendsoftheoldmeadow@gmail.com with your details.