At risk of having a George Ezra melody stuck in my head for the rest of today… this was a mission all about grass. Chopping grass, raking grass, mowing grass, pulling clumps of grass clippings from the clogged mower, then mowing and raking some more. Ms G’s back lawn was overdue some attention and the height of the grass, combined with damp weather, meant the job was difficult to do in just one stage – first the area needed to be trimmed with shears and the clippings moved out of the way, giving a more manageable length for the mower. Ms G was pleased that her green space looked much tidier afterwards and more inviting – ready for when the sun shines!

Another week, another double task group run! This week we were heading up and over the hills to Seniors (I'll be having words with whoever planned that around my tired marathon legs...) and we had a team dropped off at the Tiny to complete the mulching.

The team at Seniors had the wholesome task of weeding and raised bed and then planting broad beans, making sure the roots were fully encased in compost and giving them a good water.

Next up we had to dig the potato bed, removing the weeds so that a new crop of potatoes can be planted. We had a good go at clearing the bed in the time we had left but didn't quite get round to digging the trenches.

It was then time for the journey back to Glass Mill and I had to admit there was no chance I would make it back. The team tackled those hills and regrouped with the mulching group in Ladywell Fields.

With all the mulching done, it was an evening of two tasks well done!

Thanks to an amazing multi-generational chain gang of woodchip diggers and bucket swingers, the entire floor of Ladywell’s Tiny Forest is now well protected with a thick layer of nourishing mulch. I felt happy being part of this cheerful resourceful team of green warriors, youngest member three years old – proud owner of a miniature wheelbarrow! – eldest an energetic grandad. Our two hour session was tiring but satisfying work, with the feel-good of knowing that now there will be much less evaporation from the soil surface around the saplings, helping them to thrive during the dry months ahead.