Mini-meadow cutting back โœ‚๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ

Cutting back allows the meadow to thrive the following year, otherwise it has to compete with grass/weeds and gets smothered

Ealing

Location
Friars Gardens
St Dunstan's Avenue/ Friars Way, Acton
LONDON
W3 6QL
Date and time
14:15 - 16:15
Sunday, 8th of October 2023
Who this task will support
Friends of Friars Gardens
Offers a green space in an urban area that benefits the community and provides wildlife habitat in its mini meadows and bug hotel

About

Friends of Friars Gardens in Acton is a group of local residents who look after a small triangular green. This tiny space packs a whole bunch of things: a mini-orchard with apple trees and a plum tree, a community garden, an adventure trail, benches and sandstone rocks to sit and relax, a bug hotel and three wildflower mini-meadows!

Those mini meadows need to be cut back every September. It's a task they do with shears and secateurs to avoid using polluting machinery. Not all the Friends of Friars Gardens are as young and energetic as GoodGymers, so they asked us to help with the task. They would be very grateful for every extra pair of hands - many hands make light work!

โœ”๏ธ What is the task?

  • Cutting back foliage with shears and secateurs
  • Carrying away the clippings

๐Ÿ•‘ When?

  • Sunday 8th October
  • Between 14:15 and 16:15 - let us know in the comments when to expect you!

๐Ÿ“ Where?

  • Friars Gardens, Acton, London, W3 6QQ. Map

๐Ÿงค What to bring?

  • Gardening gloves, if you have them
  • Tools will be provided

How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

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Location
Friars Gardens
St Dunstan's Avenue/ Friars Way, Acton
LONDON
W3 6QL
Date and time
14:15 - 16:15
Sunday, 8th of October 2023
Who this task will support
Friends of Friars Gardens
Offers a green space in an urban area that benefits the community and provides wildlife habitat in its mini meadows and bug hotel
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

Friars Gardens
St Dunstan's Avenue/ Friars Way, Acton
LONDON
W3 6QL

Kash
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