Filling Chiswick with Flowers

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Thousands of bulbs planted along Acton Lane

A group of volunteers planted bulbs over the weekend (22 – 23 October) along Acton Lane  in the grassy area behind the petrol station on South Parade known as Beaconsfield Gardens.

“In past years it has been somewhat neglected” says Karen Liebriech, director of Abundance London, “but last Sunday a crowd of people turned up to plant the first of thousands of bulbs to lift the heart in spring.”

Organised by Abundance London, the volunteers made a good start on planting the spring bulbs, but more help is needed, as they are by no means finished. There are 4,500 mixed daffs and narcissi to be planted in all, 500 snowdrops, 500 scilla and 500 crocuses.

Local residents Peter and Kate Evans donated the funds to buy all the bulbs; Jen Thorndycraft, a local gardener (Marlborough Garden Design) sorted the practical organisation. Later this week a corporate group will be coming to paint the “drab” low fence, newly fixed by Ealing Council.
The three Liberal Democrat councillors for Southfield ward were among those who took part in the planting. Cllr Gary Busuttil said:
“It was wonderful to see so many locals helping out and it was tough to remove the rocks to ensure the bulbs could be planted deep enough. I also would like to thank Abundance London who organised the event as well as the professional garden [sic] who came to help and direct us all.”
Abundance London thanks all those who came to help. They would be even more grateful if you would come (again) this weekend, 29 – 30 October.

So if you fancy a little gentle bending and stretching all in the pursuit of the community’s well-being, you would be most welcome this weekend, Saturday and/ or Sunday, to help out between 11am and 2pm.

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