New plants

Wildlife Area

 

We had a very industrious couple of hours work today.

Steve from Continental Landscapes gave us some witch hazel and lavender to plant today and some hops that Claire potted on, to strengthen before planting out.

If you can, take a closer look at the witch hazel. It is such an interesting plant.

 

Errol kindly helped us inflate the tyre on our barrow.

Here are Alison and Simon planting the lavender.

The daffodils springing up amongst the euphorbia was an inspired bit of planting, thanks to Charlotte’s suggestion.

The wild garlic gets stronger every year. Look out for the pretty white flowers further into Spring.

We had a lovely surprise by the roof-top pool on the Bug Hotel. Someone has planted these cheerful violets.

Winter tidying

Wildlife Area

Recently, Charlotte brought some willow cut-offs from her garden and she planted them, for which we thank her.

Neil refilled the bug hotel and Ray laid some woodland walk path where people are cutting through.

A father brought his 3 year old son and they were wonderfully helpful by picking litter, and came back with a huge bag full!

 

 

 

Our next session is on Saturday, 16th February from 10am until 12, noon.

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Information about recent animal poisoning

Wildlife Area

You may have read on social media and neighbourhood forums, that there have been incidents of extreme sickness and even mortality in various open spaces, including our very own Queen’s Park Gardens.

Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to the owners of any pets who have suffered as a result of this awful sadness.

Local resident, Crissie Chambers of Canine Culture and our local Westminster Warden, Nuno Reis  have been working together to keep local residents informed and you may have had an educational notice through your door if you live close to the park.

We thought it would be helpful to put it on our website. Please feel free to share this on your own social media.  Thank you.

How Many Birds?

Environment, Open Spaces, Queen's Park Gardens, Rose Garden, Wildlife Area

 

With great thanks to the vast knowledge of Andrew from the RSPB, we had a glorious bird count in the park for their Garden Birdwatch.

Our friends,  the Cheeky Rascals Child Minding Group were also counting in the Wildlife Area, where we began. The children were so energised and interested.

 

 

We were there for 11 mins & saw:
2 Blackbirds
2 Carrion Crows
2 Goldfinch
2 Great tit
4 Blue tits
1 House sparrows
1 Robin
5 Wood pigeons
1 Feral pigeons

 

We moved over to the Rose Garden for a more sustained session for the prescribed one hour, and this is the count submitted to the RSPB.

4 Blackbirds
5 Blue tits
2 Carrion Crows
5 Goldfinch
5 Great tit
15 House sparrows
1 Robin
8 Wood pigeons
8 Feral pigeons
1 Dunnock
1 Coal tit
1 Chaffinch
1 Common Gull
1 Grey Heron (flying overhead)

 

Why not consider becoming a member of the RSPB to support all the great work they do and learn much more?  Andrew came to us from the Central London group who hold a variety of meetings and talks.

 

 

These were our results last year.

Free Dog Advice & Workshop

Dog Classes

*Canine Culture and QPCC Presents*

FREE DOG WORKSHOP!

Dog workshops, classes for puppies & small dogs and one-on-one sessions all take place in the Dog Exercise Area of Queen’s Park Gardens.

Dog Owners are invited to come along with their dogs for help with training such as pulling on lead, recall and socialising.

The next session will be:

Saturday, 2nd February 2019 from 11:30 am – 12:45 am

       ‘No extension leads please’     ‘Walking to heel’     ‘Recall, barking and fear aggression’

Ilbert Street, W10 4QJ

 ANY advice about being safe AROUND DOGS or any other Dog Training issues, please feel free to contact Crissie on 07949 523 71O.       

WWW.QUEENSPARKCOMMUNITYCOUNCIL.GOV.UK

PLEASE NOTE: Leaflets containing information regarding recent cases of poisonous substances being left in the park and public places will be given out, and pet owners can come for advice

Gardening Workshops in W12

Community Gardening, Local Community

Our wonderful gardening friends at HCGA are holding some workshops at their W12 site.

This is a great opportunity to learn new gardening skills.

Saturday 19th January, Pruning Workshop

10am – 1pm, Phoenix Farm, Bloemfontein Road, W12 0RQ
Learn how to correctly prune your fruit trees, bushes and flowering plants at this informative
practical workshop. Booking required, please call 07890 514 050 or email bookings@nullhcga.org.uk

Saturday 9th February, Willow Weaving Workshop

10am – 1pm, Phoenix Farm, Bloemfontein Road, W12 0RQ
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Make beautiful creations to take home as well as contributing to larger structures for the farm. Booking required, please call 07890 514 050 or email bookings@nullhcga.org.uk

Saturday 23rd February, Grafting Workshop

10am – 1pm, Phoenix Farm, Bloemfontein Road, W12 0RQ
Graft your own fruit tree to take home. Booking required, please call 07890 514 050 or email
 bookings@nullhcga.org.uk

Start the Year in the Park

Wildlife Area

Happy New Year!   We wish you all a very healthy 2019.

Astrid and the team are gardening in January and we’d love you to join us.

We are planning gardening sessions on Saturday 12th and Saturday 19th January between 10am and 1pm weather permitting (if it is raining it will be cancelled at short notice).

Hopefully we’ll see some of you at one session or another.  Any queries please use the contact form.

Click for more details.

 

Please remember to take your completely undressed Christmas trees to the collection pen on Ilbert Street (by the Rose Garden gate). Do no fly-tip – it diverts council funds that could be better used elsewhere. Details Here.