It is a delightful time in the orchard. Raspberries abound and many are enjoying them. We have been pleased to welcome several new people to our orchard work parties on a Thursday morning and real progress is being made. I love these new tree guards, designed and built by Christine.

There are lots of wildflowers in evidence just now. I am particularly fond of the bedstraw by the Science park lake and on the Earth Sculpture (near the pylons alongside the ring road). These were actually used to stuff mattresses in the past!

There are also some lovely Meadow Cranesbill on Emersons Green Common

In other news- you may have heard of our plans for The Three Greens Festival – Emersons Green and Lyde Green celebrate our relationship with the Earth. It is to be held on Sept 25th this year. Check out Emersons Green Voice for an introduction to it. More details to follow shortly.

Also to say that Kate Liverton is organising another litter pick shortly. Several people have told me what fun the last one was. it is to be held on Sat 17th July from 10am til 1pm, meeting at Emersons Green Library. Tools provided. See the Facebook page COVID-19 Help, Support and Volunteering – Emerson’s Green & Lyde Green for details.