Wednesday 11 June 2014

Planting the Dahlia Walk at Biddulph Grange Garden, 8th June 2014


Five of use met up in the car park at Biddulph Grange Garden today. The task was to set out the dahlia beds for planting in preparation for the renowned summer display. First we had to measure out the spacing along the three rows per bed according to the plan provided then drive in stakes and dig holes for the plants.
Dahlia bed ready to be marked out.
 
The weather in the morning was great although because the site is surrounded by dense hedging it did get a bit warm.  Lunch was taken on the lawn next to the ornamental pond and the carrot cake provided was enjoyed by everyone, especially the moor hen chick who came to visit and the massive koy carp cruising the pond.
Completed Dahlia bed.
 
We finished work about 3 o’clock had a free ice cream provided by Paul the manager then spent about an hour exploring the gardens, finely we did a bit of fish tickling. In total we completed 8 of the dahlia beds much to the surprise and delight of Paul.  
Dahlia Walk at Biddulph Grange Garden.
 
Thank you again to Biddulph for inviting us along and providing the free ice creams…yummy!

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