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NEWS
Wildflower
Meadow at St Mary's Park |
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Once the
putting green at St Mary's Park was well used but in recent years
the usage went into decline and we were left with a sorry looking
corner of the park with uneven grass. It had been agreed for some
time that the putting area should be re-graded and a Wildflower
Area had been on our groups wish list for several years. In January
of this year we were contacted by Lindsay Weaver who is the Parks
Development Officer to say that Torbay Council would be prepared
to convert the area . |
A design was drawn up to include grass pathways
leading around and up to the seat to enable people to be amongst
the flowers and wildlife.
The grass needed to be weakened to reduce it's strength and the
ability to compete with the wildflower seeds. The selection of
seeds contained Annuals such as Poppy, Cosmos, Cosmodium,Aquleigia,
Gypsphilia and Chrysanthemums. |
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After the new seeds
were sown we had a wait of about two months then in early June
the area started to explode with seedlings and we could see
the shape of the Meadow emerge.
This is truly a magical
place best viewed from the top of the slope looking down and
out over the fantastic sea of colour swaying gently in the breeze,
which we hope will be enjoyed by everyone for many years to
come.
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Megan Hart Secretary St Mary's Park Friends Group
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