Having previously turned over the soil at the plot at Stockheath Lane in Havant. Today was the day to start building a frame to mark out smaller beds for easier crop management. I got halfway through then the weather turned. But never fear, I shall return and the grow it, cook it, eat it community project will have spuds a plenty in no time

Unfortunately, some of the plants Abby put in the street garden at our last visit have been liberated to other gardens, so yet again there were gaps to fill.

I hope the additional plants won't be too tempting and will get a chance to root down.

Sinéad did a speedy job litter picking amongst the plants.

Jane, Nia and I made another dent in the Milton street litter today! Starting with the grassy triangle at the end of Essex Road, we cleared half a bag's worth, including behind the fencing (though of course we couldn't pull through the motorcycle helmet, kitchen bin or hubcap!) We then headed up by Milton Park and retrieved some of the litter stuck behind the fence with the long litter pickers hurrah! Including a funny note about bad parking - always a hot topic in Portsmouth of course!

As some of us missed out on our Hogwarts letters, we weren't able to apparate or head to our task by broomstick this evening, so a gentle jog was in order.

Our task this evening was to empty out the planters and re-home the veggies in some plant pots until a new home for the raised beds can be found.

Our team of budding Herbology students could have done with some help from Madame Sprout, as identifying what was weed and what was vegetable was a bit of a challenge. Hence the confusion between Hogs Weed and Hogwarts, inspiring the run report this evening.

Richard, under the careful supervision of Mini-GGer Alice appeared to have cast a Geminio charm, uncovering an ever-multiplying harvest of potatoes!

Katie and Sammy were on strawberry duty and were able to salvage most of the plants. I would guess the Sorting Hat would put these guys in Ravenclaw, they had to use a lot of smarts to ensure they were saving the right plants! Sammy also discovered Professor Moody's missing eye and one of Aragog's babies in the soil!

Laura and Dave were on litter picking duties, and were able to use the new extendable litter pickers to Accio litter! with a summoning spell.

Hagrid would have been mighty pleased with our groundskeeping skills this evening, well done everyone!

Vicki and Judy helped Ms L to unpack cases and boxes after her recent move into a new home.

With a hint of rain, but promise of sunshine later, there was a beautiful entrance of Bluebells to the woodland walk which looked like an 'in focus' Monet painting. A great photo opportunity for Jane and Mel who were joining the Victoria Park's volunteer team for some gardening. Today we planted 50 yellow hyacinths in two different areas of the woodland walk, which we won't see the beauty of until early next year, but which filled in some gaps amongst the other planting. Once completed, we moved on to cut borders around 4 rectangular plots, along one of the paths, ready for planting in the next weeks, which will add more colour in the Park. We ended the session with a visit to the Hub for a cuppa, biscuits and a chat about the growing menagerie of birds and animals coming into the Park.