Sandgate Community Garden Team Diary Entry for 25th May: The last garden newsletter – Maybe!
Well it seems that the rain dance has worked, and although non gardeners are unhappy about the change in the weather this week to cooler and definitely wetter, more showery weather, all gardeners are highly delighted! The showers are very local, when the first showers hit Sandgate last Wednesday, there was none to be had at Pent Farm just a short drive away, which remained parched and dry for several days afterwards. Both our gardening sessions at Enbrook Park were cancelled due to the soggy conditions, however of course – there was no need for us to water! It seems there is more rain to come, which is most welcome as it will take many heavy showers or consistent rain for the soil further down to be saturated.
None of the tasks for the week were tackled, and so they will continue into the coming week, however it will be obvious that the weeds will also take the opportunity to grow along with the plants we are trying to nurture.
This will be the last newsletter reporting on the Community Garden in Sandgate. I (Leonie) am moving 200 miles away to be nearer to my family and saying ‘Goodbye’ to all the amazing people I have met during this great Sandgate adventure. I had a truly overwhelming, memorable send off this weekend from so many friends I have met and come to know well over the past six years of the garden being in existence.
I would particularly like to thank all the Enbrook Park gardeners, Paul – the Saga grounds manager for facilitating the existence of the garden, the Sandgate Society for their constant support and a National Garden Gift Token (thank you Sal and Eddie for your time and encouragement with organisational matters). Thanks to the Parish Council, in particular Tim Prater and Gaye (Parish Clerk).
The garden and the activities it generates is truly part of the local community and has stretched far and wide to touch so many people and organisations. Long may it continue, and it will, as the garden members are making sure it does.
Yes this is the last newsletter, but maybe one of the gardeners, present or future will take up the baton and continue the tradition of recording what happens – time will tell.
This weeks update from the Sandgate Community Garden Diary.