Bridge of Weir Horticultural Society
In May we had an informative and entertaining presentation from pupils from Bridge of Weir Primary School. Matthew, Nichola, Andrew and Chiara introduced themselves as being the Eco representatives and helpers from year 6. They provided a show on the pupils’ involvement in the ecological activities within the school. Each year the school has two eco-reps, who meet monthly to discuss various ongoings at the school. 6 members of staff help them with their activities, but the pupils gave special thanks to Mrs Matthews for her expertise and hard work.
The Eco group are doing their best to keep the school and grounds beautiful and to help wildlife and biodiversity in the area. The children are very keen on recycling at the school and, in addition to having their own compost bins, they collect cans, bottles, batteries, etc. Pupils also volunteer to help the janitor to keep the area around the school
spick and span. The doors of the school have been painted with pictures of flowers and other images in the ecological theme. Photographs showed a willow tunnel being planted, so that the nursery school children can play hide and seek and other areas had planters and tubs to keep the school beautiful. We were shown that the garden has been very productive, potatoes were grown one year, corn another and this year the crop is to be pumpkin. The pupils were very pleased to have an orchard which will provide fruit in future years: there were photographs of three Horticultural Society members helping the children plant the fruit trees on a wet day, damp, but happy people.
The Eco-scholars recited the Eco-code of the school proudly. They were awarded an Eco-flag in 2008 and then another in 2011, when they also got a gold medal. We would like to thank the school staff & pupils involved for a very good evening and we look forward to hearing of their exploits in the future.
The Plant Sale in May was a great success and we would like to thank everyone for supporting the society. Over the summer members are busy in their gardens, so events slow down a little, but we still have our outing to Ayr Flower Show in August. One of the Committee is to open their garden in aid of charity, look out for details. Enjoy the summer in your own garden and we look forward to the Annual Flower Show in late August.
The instant garden
Pots are the best way to give your garden a fast-track makeover. Transform a dull corner by filling a container with colourful shrubs or flowering perennials. Choose pots that are large enough for your plant, or plants, have drainage holes and will suit the style of your garden. Frost-proof
terracotta pots are ideal for long-term planting and their weight gives them extra stability. Ho wever, their porous quality means the compost will dry out quickly and need regular water ing . Hanging baskets - There are lots of plants that can be grown in baskets, including begonia, trailing lobelia, silver trailing dichondra and purple petunias. Remove spent blooms from your plants two to three times a week to encourage plants to produce a succession of flowers. Boost plants with a weekly liquid feed. If planting a winter bask et , try winter pansies , primula and trailing ivy.
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Family Fun Day & Guided Walk
Family Fun Day - Sunday 5th June from 11am - 4pm. Free fun filled activities for all the family to enjoy.
Summer Solstice Guided
Walk on the longest day of the year - Tuesday 21st June from 7pm - 9pm. Price tbc.
Both events to be held at the RSPB, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch. Call 01505 842663 for details or email:
lochwinnoch@rspb.org.uk
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