FORA IN BLOOM launched
About 20 people turned out on a very wet Sunday morning (May 13) to see a demonstration from Simon Richards on traditional container planting and - ironically in view of the pouring rain - drought-resistant container planting. We learned the importance of feeding our container plants, and massing them to create a great glow of colour. Everyone went away loaded with plants they'd swapped or bought, plus compost, planters and windowboxes. The latter were provided through Carmela Crute-Jones, made from recycled wood and painted in muted blues, greens, greys and browns. So look out for them around the area. Report by Frances Simmons.FORA IN BLOOM competition
FORA is awarding prizes of £25 and £10 each for
best planted front garden container
and additionally prizes with a floral theme for
best front garden without parking
best front garden with parking