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| Phoenix Gardeners getting ready for spring |
Phoenix Gardeners are already thinking about the spring and
how nice Cirencester will look this summer.
Over 2000 plug plants are on order, ready to be planted up in March to
go out into the town’s tubs and hanging baskets. Meg Blumsom, co-ordinator said “Each year we
have a different colour scheme and aim for a relaxed rather than municipal
planting style”.
Money to pay for the flowers is mostly raised by the group
of volunteers themselves. This year they
will hold a coffee morning on March 7th in Bingham Gallery, and a
plant sale in the market place in May.
Some tubs are sponsored by local groups or businesses that are keen to
see the town look a nice place, and it is hoped that more of these will come
forward.
But the group also needs volunteers to help keep the 50 tubs
looking their best. Volunteers are asked
to give about half an hour a week over the summer to mind one or two tubs by
watering, dead-heading etc and can be carried out at times to suit your needs.
If you prefer a regular commitment, then a small group meets
fortnightly on a Wednesday to maintain the main flower bed in the Abbey
Grounds.
If you are interested in volunteering, or helping in any
other way then please get in touch.
phoenixgardeners@gmail.com
or telephone 01285 657696
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