Friends of Birchfields Park FOREST GARDEN PROJECT
Work Sessions Jul - Oct 2010

at the Forest Garden in NW corner of Park alongside Dickenson Road

There will be maintenance sessions starting at 4:30pm on the 2nd Thursday and starting at 1:00pm on the last Sunday of each month: (25th Jly, 12th & 29th Aug, 9th & 26 Sep, 14th & 31st Oct) lasting for up to 3 hours. We will have a refreshment break during each session - please bring your own refreshments for this.

Everyone welcome!

The main work will be making a clear boundary for the beds, removing weeds which compete with the Forest Garden plants, mulching, re-staking and adding a few plants.  Some tools provided, bring your own if you want.

NB: There may be other special sessions organised and advertised separately.

If Weather is uncertain ring Barry 07980 955235 to check if we are working. Contacts atother times:

Jane  Morris: 0161 225 5129 | 07827 980684
Barry Johnson: 0161 225 2913      

More information on Birchfields park Forest Garden can be found here.

What is a Forest Garden?

A Forest Garden is a garden designed to replicate the various layers of a natural forest system. The plants are chosen for their utility value as well as their role in the overall design.