Epping in Bloom news from 2020

On the Epping in Bloom allotment plot, the team managed to grow some lovely butternut squashes along with some blue Hubbard squashes. They were picking raspberries right up until the end of October.

The garlic was planted by our newest member of the team Megan back in November and it’s growing really well.

It should be ready for harvest sometime in June. Our current scarecrows of a horse and his owner are helping to scare away the birds and are helping to bring smiles to all.

Christmas in the garden

Some of the Epping in Bloom team were able to meet at a safe distance to help bring some Christmas sparkle in December to the community garden with 2,000 colourful lights.

They light up the three bay trees and herb garden area. A mixture of baubles and floral decorations were added to the lavenders and other plants to help bring some festive cheer. Snow in the garden only lasted a few hours in January before the rain washed it all away, but it did look lovely.

All of us have worked so hard, often on our own, to keep the garden maintained during these challenging times.

We are all looking forward to safer times when we can host some educational horticultural days.

We would like to thank all the visitors who have been helping by taking home their litter. If you would like to become an Epping in Bloom volunteer when we reach safer times, please express your interest by emailing: Eppinginbloom@gmail.com