Two GoodGymers turned up to plant a native hedgerow along the fence boundary of Petersham Common. The hedgerow is being planted to help soften the harsh urban fence to the ancient woodland and the National Nature Reserve to provide vital habitat for native songbirds, invertebrates and small mammals and improve the aesthetics of the woodland. The new fence that is being screened, was put up by the neighbours of the grade II listed Wick House property which was originally the home of Sir Joshua Reynolds, English Painter and the founder of the Royal Accademy of Arts. 550 native trees of Midlands hawthorn, field maple and blackthorn were planted to screen Joshua's fence. Now to let it grow.