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Well, weather like we have had recently makes one understand the frustration of the animals on the Ark! It also poses the question…what on earth did they eat? Not a lot from the Martinborough Community Garden that’s for sure, as with Covid amongst the gardeners and the very wet conditions we have hardly been  harvesting our usual contribution to the Larder.

That said…prior to the deluges we had a massive clean- up under our nets, with the purpose of placing, initially a couple of metal planter boxes under the nets, thus raising what , at the best of times, is a damp area of the garden with the hope of having some fast turnaround crops. The planters have been ordered, but in these uncertain times we can but hope for a speedy delivery. Once in place they will be filled in the usual layered approach…cardboard/newspaper; horse pooh; topsoil compost and a warm layer of pea straw.

We were also working on a new pumpkin patch, which has almost reinvented itself as  a swimming pond. Just a wee bit of wind and a wee bit of sun would make all so much happier.  However, this is gardening….always a challenge; not a game for the impatient; or the easy riders . After all there is a very good chance that we will be grumbling about the heat and lack of water in a few months’ time and seeking for volunteers for the watering roster!

Let’s not forget that Gardening can also be a great way to increase fitness levels, burn calories, maintain muscle strength and improve hand dexterity. Gardening for 30 minutes could burn approximately 135-200 calories, which is similar to walking or playing badminton for the same amount of time. You could join a resilient, and positive group of gardeners and enjoy these benefits. ( Wednesdays 10-12, 51 Oxford Street .Hours have been shorter due to weather and Covid recently. Apologies if you have dropped by and we have not been there.)

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