Gardening Archive
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A Mayor’s Pocket Park for Alexandra Road and Martins Walk
Posted on January 11, 2013 | 3 CommentsSadly, we have heard that our application has failed. We received the following message from the GLA, which makes it clear they do not want to hear from us again. We received a large number of applications for the first round of the Pocket Parks... -
Wood Green – Major Scheme Improvements: a Pocket Park would be nice
Posted on November 30, 2012 | 10 CommentsWhile the Major Scheme has a remit to include improvements to the High Road end of Alexandra Road and Martins Walk, the consultation documents offer nothing. Residents attending the General meeting on 27th November felt that improving the High Road would see antisocial behaviour and... -
The Mosaic and planters have arrived!
Posted on July 9, 2012 | No CommentsAfter months of planning and hard work, the mosaic and planters have been installed. Measuring 3m high by 2m wide, the mosaic depicts an oak tree teeming with life, refecting the colour and vibrancy of our area. An oak was chosen because one features in the Coats... -
Community Garden recognised as a ‘World on Your Doorstep’
Posted on April 3, 2012 | 1 CommentThanks to a generous grant from Homes for Haringey, on behalf of its tenants in Hornsey Park, the garden now has a name and a welcome to all who find their way to it. The quote is from Ulysses in Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida, a message... -
Community Garden trees to be part of Queen’s Jubilee tribute
Posted on February 11, 2012 | No CommentsThe 105 native Englsih trees plated last autumn around the junction of Turnpike Lane and Hornsey Park Road are to become part of the nation’s tribute to the Queen on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee. Donated by the Woodland Trust, they are part of 6 million tree...